Latinas have experienced the bulk of job losses this year. Their unemployment rate hit 20.2 percent in April, leaving one in five Latinas out of work.
In November, unemployment will be on their minds.
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In November, unemployment will be on their minds.
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2/ For many years, Latinas in some parts of the country have been largely apolitical, a group with historically depressed voter turnout rates.
The persistent barriers?
▪️ Fear that they don't understand the process
▪️ Language
▪️ Belief that their vote doesn't carry weight
The persistent barriers?
▪️ Fear that they don't understand the process
▪️ Language
▪️ Belief that their vote doesn't carry weight
3/ "Latina women tend to think about what they need to do to preserve their family," said Ashleen Menchaca-Bagnulo, who is a professor at Texas State University.
"In the past, it's been hard to see how your vote is something that relates to your family." bit.ly/3iKTOIC
"In the past, it's been hard to see how your vote is something that relates to your family." bit.ly/3iKTOIC
4/ Nearly half of all Latinas are employed in three fields that suffered the largest job losses this year between February and May — hospitality, retail and "other services."
Latinas also have significantly less access to paid sick leave and remote work. bit.ly/3iKTOIC
Latinas also have significantly less access to paid sick leave and remote work. bit.ly/3iKTOIC
5/5 The unemployment rate for Latinas is still in double digits at 11 percent.
This year it's become "if I don't vote, my family is in danger," said Menchaca-Bagnulo.
And the economy is a major driving force behind that conclusion.
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This year it's become "if I don't vote, my family is in danger," said Menchaca-Bagnulo.
And the economy is a major driving force behind that conclusion.
More from @ChabeliH: bit.ly/3iKTOIC
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