Hear Rachel Jefferson talk about climate and labor justice on KCUR

Image Credit Suzanne Hogan—via KCUR | Farmworker Maria Diaz works in the pepper fields of Dixon, Calif. Those who work outside, in record breaking temperatures, are at risk for heat stroke and dehydration.

Listen to Rachel and Steve Kraske talk about workers rights and the environment on KCUR:

"You can have both [a good economy and environment]. This new joint work that we're seeing between the climate movement activists and the labor unions is critical to moving us forward and making changes. Because in the end, those workers are also front-line. If you think about the truckers, they're the ones who are first exposed to the impacts from diesel health pollution." - Rachel Jefferson

Listen to the full interview on KCUR’s website.