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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.

A Prescription For Burns – Redwood Voice Community News

September 20th, 2023 – For Redwood Voice Community News, a production of Redwood Voice Youth Media, today’s news: prescribed burns in Humboldt County; Richardson Grove turns 100 at the end of the month; California shells out over $500,000 to help prepare the Humboldt County workforce for wind development; Planned Parenthood plans a union due to overworking; what’s new in 2024’s elections; and Arcata Main Street merges into the Arcata Chamber. All this and our regular segments from the Pacifica Radio Network and National Native News.

We’re broadcasting on KFUG 101.1FM and kfugradio.org every day at 12PM, with a rebroadcast at 5PM. We’re also airing on KZZH 96.7FM at 6AM!