The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent decision to ban the use of Chlorpyrifos in agriculture is a monumental victory for Latino farmworkers, many of whom were forced to handle this toxin on a regular basis to maintain their livelihood. In this episode, we review the history of this struggle, discuss what our victory means for our comunidad, and talk about the next steps we’ll need to take to protect workers from this dangerous chemical. We also take the opportunity to reflect on the role of Latino trade unionists in eliminating workplace hazards like Chlorpyrifos and the opportunities and limitations that come with a legal advocacy approach.
Featuring:
Iris Figueroa, Farmworker Justice
Andrea Delgado, UFW Foundation
Raul García, Earthjustice
Hosts:
Jose Vargas, Executive Director, LCLAA
Pablo Stein, Director of Communications and Policy, LCLAA
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