NM at the DNC & Minimum Wage Across Our State

Lou DiVizio kicks off the podcast with headlines from around the state, including news New Mexico is failing to leverage Medicaid dollars for home visiting programs. Then, Whitney Holland, president of New Mexico's chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, is one of 45 delegates who attended this month's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. KUNM's Nash Jones catches up with Holland for a look at what happened inside the convention hall and some perspective on how the party platform could impact New Mexicans. After that, we explore minimum wage rates around our state. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio speaks with New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Secretary Sarita Nair on state protections for minimum wage employees and tipped workers. Then, Lou asks New Mexico Restaurant Association CEO Carol Wight whether businesses consider a city's minimum wage rate for tipped workers before opening a new location. Later, Marcela Díaz of Somos Un Pueblo Unido tells Lou about the many barriers standing in the way of minimum wage workers who are trying to climb the economic ladder. Segments: New Mexico's Role at the Democratic National Convention Correspondent: Nash Jones Guest: Whitney Holland, NM Delegate, President, American Federation of Teachers - NM Secretary Sarita Nair on State Protections for Minimum Wage Workers Correspondent: Lou DiVizio Guest: Sarita Nair, Secretary, NM Department of Workforce Solutions NM Restaurant Association CEO on Paying Tipped Workers Correspondent: Lou DiVizio Guest: Carol Wight, CEO, New Mexico Restaurant Association Economic Barriers Minimum Wage Workers Face in NM Correspondent:  Lou DiVizio Guest: Marcela Díaz, Founding Executive Director, Somos Un Pueblo Unido For More Information: City Council votes down updating the city’s minimum wage – City Desk ABQ  “New Mexico’s Democratic delegates head to Chicago to advocate for policy” - KUNM