it go. we ve got a show to do. hey, it s janet murguia. i got this. welcome back.back. we are live from the american latino music and arts awards post show. american workers are still feeling the effects of the recession. latinos are facing a disproportionate struggle to get back on their feet. at present, the jobless rate for hispanics sits a at .3%, a full two points above the national average. one in four latinos lives in poverty compared to one in six americans overall. a new report from the afl-cio finds latino workers still earn lower wages than any other ethnic group. on average, hispanic men make $70 less per week than african-americans and nearly $300 less than whites. joining me now is labor secretary, tom perez. and back with me are maria teresa kumar and janet mardia.