Public Defenseless 250 | Why did the Bronx Defender's Union Vote to go on Strike? w/Tyler Johnson, Marlene Marte, Katherine Azcona
Today, Hunter is joined by three members of the Bronx Defenders Union, Tyler Johnson, Katerine Azcona, and Marlene Marte. This episode comes on the heels of the Bronx Defenders Union authorizing a strike starting July 1. Over the past several months, the union and leadership have been unable to come to terms on a contract, and now, we could see the first strike in NY Public Defense since 1993. What is driving it? Why has the union reached this point? All that and more on today's episode!
Guests:
Tyler Johnson, Legal Advocate, Civil Action Practice, Bronx Defenders
Marlene Marte, Immigration Legal Advocate, Bronx Defenders
Katherine Azcona, Staff Attorney, Family Defense, Bronx Defenders
Resources:
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