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The immigrant workers' struggle for life and dignity

Author
HEAL California
Published
Mon 27 Jun 2022
Episode Link
https://sites.libsyn.com/213218/the-immigrant-workers-struggle-for-life-and-dignity

California has expanded the state's Medicaid program to some undocumented immigrant workers, but not all. Who gets coverage, and who doesn't? Is lack of insurance coverage the only issue immigrant workers face when it comes to their survival? Did the pandemic reveal that the "safety net" is full of holes? 

To find out, we spoke to Luz Gallegos, executive director of TODEC Legal Center in Southern California’s Inland Empire. The nonprofit mobilizes immigrant communities to build political power and demand justice while advocating for their most critical needs – from improved schools and better jobs to expanding access to medical coverage and legal protections. 

For more, check out the Show Notes & Episode Transcript!

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