Episode 129: Organizing for Change: A Conversation with Catherine 'Cathy' Jones

On this episode of The Hot House with Richie Ray, wewelcome Catherine "Cathy" Jones, city letter carrier fromMinneapolis, longtime union activist, candidate for National AFL-CIO Delegate, and Director of Organization for the Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC) movement.From growing up in a union family to becoming a steward, trustee, safety captain, labor federation delegate, organizer, and advocate for dignity and respect, Cathy has dedicated her career to serving both her customers and her fellow letter carriers.Tonight's conversation explores her journey, her philosophy of leadership, the current challenges facing the NALC, the importance of organizing from the workroom floor to the national level, and what she believes is needed to strengthen the future of the union. We'll also discuss her role as CLC'sDirector of Organization and the work involved in building a nationwide grassroots movement.