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Planned Parenthood Northern California Unionizes: An Interview with Syd Long

On January 21st, 2024, the workers of Planned Parenthood Northern California announced the formation of their union, PPNorCal United, in partnership with SEIU 1021. Redwood Voice Director Persephone Rose talks with Organizing Committee Member Syd Long about the entire ordeal—what led to unionizing, demands, upper management reception, where things stand with negotiations, and the story so far. A special thanks to Syd Long for making this video possible!

For more information and the latest news on the Union, please check them out on their Instagram page at @ppnorcalunited.

Vital Resources Caught in a Storm! – Redwood Voice Community News

February 28, 2023 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: Californians in drought asked for water, and got the water they wanted in the form of winter storms; the mobile market will not be visiting Gasquet today due to current road conditions; the Northern California Blood Bank NEEDS YOUR BLOOD; and with today marking the end of California’s State of Emergency, people are questioning the disparity of COVID-19 resources. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

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