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A Special Black History Month Conversation with IUPAT General President Ken Rigmaiden

A Special Black History Month Conversation with IUPAT General President Ken Rigmaiden

FromState of the Unions


A Special Black History Month Conversation with IUPAT General President Ken Rigmaiden

FromState of the Unions

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Feb 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Julie and Tim talk to Ken Rigmaiden, general president of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. He details his journey from a floor covering installer in San Jose, California, to the highest ranks of the labor movement. He reflects back on his experience with racism and discrimination while also uplifting the many opportunities he's been given. Above all, he stresses his commitment to opening the door for the next generation of union members, activists and leaders. 
Released:
Feb 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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State of the Unions is labor's podcast, a production of the 12.5 million member, 55 union AFL-CIO, bringing you the issues and guests important to working people.