February 24, 2014 - Maria Guillen, A Life in Labor

Labor activist Maria Guillen talks about growing up in East L.A. and how it led her to devote her life to struggles for social justice, especially in the labor movement. 

As a member of SEIU, Guillen helped to win health care for all San Franciscans.

Listen now (10:24)






Also on this show: Toxic Twitter, or Toxic Racism?

February 24, 2014 - "Toxic Twitter" or Toxic Racism? - See more at: http://kpfawomensmag.blogspot.com/2014/02/february-24-2014-toxic-twitter-or-toxic.html#sthash.BVjy7kPZ.dpuf

February 24, 2014 - "Toxic Twitter" or Toxic Racism? - See more at: http://kpfawomensmag.blogspot.com/2014/02/february-24-2014-toxic-twitter-or-toxic.html#sthash.BVjy7kPZ.dpuf

Listen to the full show, including a sneak peek at Pratibha Parmar's film, "Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth", available through the end of February from PBS's American Masters series.