Panelist @ The Boston Labor ConferenceLabor Organizing, Political Power, and the Trump Effect

Loading Speaking Engagements

Trump’s election, charged rhetoric, and reactionary policies have produced an outpouring of protests and opposition. Amid the fear and anger there has been a forceful push for action and change. Much of the response has necessarily been defensive in nature, aimed at protecting the latest target of Trump’s attacks. But there is also a broader dissatisfaction with the pro-business orientation of the two major political parties that reflects a deep desire for a more equitable society. This tentative backlash against gross inequality provides an opportunity for the labor movement while raising a fundamental challenge: How do we build movements that are more effective in beating back Trump’s agenda, and that develop the political vehicles — both on and off the job — to represent, unite and build power for working people? What are the roles of worker organizations and the labor movement in this process?

Details

Date:
April 14, 2018
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm PDT
Website:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=gmnv47dab&oeidk=a07ef0q2eu2b9bab00d

Venue

University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd UMass Boston Labor Resource Center
Dorchester, MA 02125 United States
+ Google Map