The Informal Economy: De-Criminalizing LA Street Vending
Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 10m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
For decades, many immigrants have been criminalized for supporting their families.
For decades, many immigrants — primarily women — have been criminalized for supporting their families with street vending income. In 2018, Gov. Jerry Brown legalized street vending in the state and Los Angeles City Council voted to legalize it in the city. As of today, however, the city has yet to issue permits to vendors.
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The Informal Economy: De-Criminalizing LA Street Vending
Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 10m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
For decades, many immigrants — primarily women — have been criminalized for supporting their families with street vending income. In 2018, Gov. Jerry Brown legalized street vending in the state and Los Angeles City Council voted to legalize it in the city. As of today, however, the city has yet to issue permits to vendors.
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City Rising: The Informal Economy (Preview)
Preview: S2 Ep1 | 2m 1s | Follow four California workers organizing to find pathways to legalization and protection. (2m 1s)
The Informal Economy: Demand for Low-Wage Work
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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 7m 46s | Experts say many immigrants work untraditional jobs because they lack proper labor access. (7m 46s)
The Informal Economy: Oakland's Prison-to-Poverty Pipeline
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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 9m 16s | U.S. history shows the criminal justice system and unemployment go hand in hand. (9m 16s)
The Informal Economy: The History of Workers' Rights
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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 13m 42s | Institutions and social norms have contributed to the creation of a segmented economy. (13m 42s)
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