In this special episode, we talk with three representatives of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades—Jim Williams (General Vice President), Kellie Morgan (Political Director & Community Organizer, District Council 77), and Salvador Herrera (Director of Organizing, District Council 88)—about labor's fight to pass the PRO Act. We break down what the PRO Act is, why passing it would institute a monumental shift in worker power, and how it would impact the daily realities of workers and organizers.  

 

Additional links/info below...

• Pass the PRO Act website
• The International Union of Painters & Allied Trades website, Facebookpage and Twitter page
• IUPAT District Council 88's website
• IUPAT District Council 77's website
• Jeremy Gantz, In These Times, "House Passes Bill to Dramatically Strengthen the Power of Unions" 
• Jim Williams, In These Times, "It’s Time for the Democrats to Deliver for Workers. Fighting for the PRO Act Is the First Step" 

 

Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org)

• Jules Taylor, "Working People theme song"
• Jules Taylor, "Working People transition song"
• IUPAT, "Pass the PRO Act" (link to video)
• Doctor Turtle, "One Person Listening Now"