Tue, Aug 19, 2008 The California Report Listen (RealMedia stream) Download (MP3) (Windows: right-click and choose "Save Target As." Mac: hold Ctrl, click link, and choose "Save As.") Host: Rachael Myrow Union Membership Bill The United Farmworkers Union is close to winning a major victory in Sacramento with legislation that would make it easier for farmworkers to join a union. The bill passed the Senate yesterday but still faces tough opposition from growers. Reporters: • Sasha Khokha Microfinancing During Economic Downturn With the credit crisis drying up sources of capital, some small businesses in California are looking to a source of funds that's become common in many Third World countries. Microfinancing began by lending small amounts of money to people in poverty stricken villages, giving them the chance to become self-sufficient. The practice is now becoming popular with small businesses here at home, but it's not always easy. Reporters: • Peter Jon Shuler End Music "Hummin" by Large Professor from The New Groove (Blue Note) « back to week of August 19, 2008 Email this page to a friend *Your name:  *Your email address:  *Friend's email address:  Additional Message:  (optional)  * Indicates required field. Names and email addresses are not collected by KQED.org. For more information, please see our privacy policy.

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