People are mobilizing for labor rights—with major strikes taking place across industries from entertainment to healthcare and more. In this episode, we’re talking about why it’s important to fight for women workers—looking at the past, examining the present, and putting a focus on the future.  We examine what's at stake, including childcare, equal pay, and more.

Joining us to discuss these important issues is a very special guest:

Rep. Rosa DeLauro has represented Connecticut's 3rd congressional district since 1991. She previously served as the first Executive Director of EMILY's List, Executive Director of Countdown ’87, the national campaign that successfully stopped U.S. military aid to the Nicaraguan Contras; and as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd.