San Jose City Workers Authorize a Strike, Artificial Stoneworkers Are Increasingly Dying From Silicosis
Summary
This episode covers the Golden State Valkyries’ playoff-clinching game and a potential strike by San Jose city employees over wage disputes. It also features a deep dive into silicosis, an incurable lung disease affecting California workers who fabricate engineered stone countertops. Guests include KQED correspondents and a UCSF pulmonologist discussing the health crisis and its impact on Latino immigrant workers.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor messages
Golden State Valkyries playoff race update
San Jose city workers strike authorization vote
Analysis of San Jose strike stalemate and wages
Break and sponsor messages
Silicosis crisis among engineered stone workers
Personal stories and demographics of sick workers
Medical explanation of silicosis and lung damage
Symptoms and quality of life for patients
Impact on undocumented workers and healthcare access
Outro and credits
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