Bienvenid@s! Brought to you by the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, El Desvío brings you news from nuestro rincón (our corner) of the labor movement. Our podcast is inspired by the many twists, turns, and detours (desvíos) on path to a more just society, and each episode invites you to dive into a stretch along that path. Join us on the journey to justicia, and learn about challenges Latino workers face on the job and how we confront them with our union compañeros.
Mi Salud a Mi Manera: Obesity, Latino Workers, and Union Advocacy
In partnership with Ely Lilly, LCLAA presents Mi Salud a Mi Manera, a powerful conversation on obesity, its impact on Latino workers, and how we can fight stigma together.
Join us as we explore with Priscila Nieves-Otero, Manager, Cardio Metabolic Health Business Unit, Innovation Readiness, and Bill Reid, Ely Lilly Vice President - State Government Affairs - West Region, how this critical health issue affects emotional well-being and job performance, and what unions can do to support healthier and inclusive workplaces.
Acompáñenos!
23 May 2025
Políticas que Duelen: Historias de Miedo y Resistencia desde Gainesville, Georgia
Community leaders from Gainesville, Georgia, discuss how fear of deportation and extreme immigration measures impact the local economy and daily life in the Latino community in this interview episode.
23 Jun 2023
Nuevas Protecciones Legales Para Trabajadores Inmigrantes: La acción diferida, las visas U y T
Immigration lawyer AFL-CIO and the executive director of Georgia Familias Unidas discuss new legal protections like deferred action and U and T visas for immigrant workers facing workplace exploitation in this interview.
3 Feb 2023
Lessons from the 2022 Midterm Elections, as We Prepare for the Future
Marissa Martinez, Jesus Rubio, and Maria Starr analyze Latino voter turnout and motivations in the 2022 midterm elections, offering insights into future political engagement in this interview episode.
6 Dec 2022
The Cost of the World Cup: A Discussion on Labor Rights Now and in the Future
Industry experts examine labor rights violations surrounding the 2022 Qatar World Cup and ongoing efforts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States in this interview episode.
21 Oct 2022
Tu Voto Tu Voz: The Pivotal Role Latino Voters will Play in the 2022 Midterm Elections
Arturo Vargas and Clarissa Martinez discuss the Latino community's pivotal role in the 2022 midterm elections and how to mobilize voters, in this interview episode.
31 May 2022
Hands Off My Reproductive Rights
This episode explores the implications of current restrictions on women's reproductive rights for their participation and equity in the labor force.
12 Nov 2021
S2E2 - Beyond the Gap: The Link Between Childcare and Latina Equal Pay
KC Muñoz and Irasema Garza discuss the childcare crisis and its impact on the Latina pay gap with hosts Jose Vargas and Pablo Stein in an interview.
22 Sept 2021
S2E1 - ¡Sí pudimos! The victory against Chlorpyrifos
Iris Figueroa, Andrea Delgado, and Raul Garcia discuss the victory against Chlorpyrifos, review the history of the struggle, and consider the role of Latino trade unionists in eliminating workplace hazards in this interview episode.
17 Mar 2021
S1E6 - The “Sazón” del Labor Movement: A recipe for women‘s leadership in the labor
Clayola Brown, Denise Berkley, Elise Bryant, and Yanira Merino explore women's leadership within the labor movement, highlighting their inspirations and contributions to a more inclusive future in an interview with Jose Vargas and Andrea Arenas.
9 Feb 2021
S1E5 - You Want Me to Get What? Moving from vaccine distrust to understanding
Michael Mulgrew, Eva Galvez, Jelisa Timmons, and Veronica Segovia Bedon discuss COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Black and Brown communities, exploring historical mistrust and the importance of bilingual information, in an interview with Jose Vargas and Andrea Arenas.
2 Jan 2021
S1E4 - Georgia on My Mind
Hector Flores, Susana Duran, and Maria Rosario Palacios discuss the pivotal 2020 Georgia runoff election and its potential to shape President Biden's agenda in this interview episode.
11 Dec 2020
S1E3 - Todos con DACA
DREAMers Natalie Vargas and Karen Reyes, along with Shannon Lederer and Letitia James, discuss the implications of the ruling against Chad Wolf's DACA suspension and the future of the program, in this interview episode with hosts Jose Vargas and Andrea Arenas.
16 Nov 2020
S1E2 - ¿Y ahora que?
Jose Vargas and Andrea Arenas discuss the importance of Latino voters and civic engagement for achieving equality and justice in this episode.
13 Aug 2020
S1E1 - The Latino Community and BLM
UFT Vice President Janella Hinds and Advocate Esmeralda Flores explore the intersection of COVID-19's impact, racial inequalities, and the Black Lives Matter movement within the Latino community in an interview with Jose Vargas and Andrea Arenas.
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Community leaders from Gainesville Georgia
Arturo Vargas
Clarissa Martinez
KC Muñoz
Irasema Garza
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