Labor Education and Democracy: Shaping an Inclusive Future of Work
Breakout Session
As the economy evolves, workforce protections and skills development are essential to a healthy democracy. This panel explores how labor organizations and educators can collaborate to ensure the future of work is equitable and worker-centered, with a specific focus on protecting the rights and mobility of AA & NH/PI workers.
Featured Speakers:
(Moderator) Dr. Mary Therese Hattori, Cultural and Educational Consultant, Affiliate Graduate Faculty, University of Hawai'i, Chaminade University of Honolulu
Tram Nguyen, State Representative - 18th Essex District, Massachusetts House of Representatives
Kannan Srinivasan, Senator - District 32, Senate of Virginia
Carlo Jerome Juntilla, Director of API Civic Engagement, Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Fiona Kohrman, Legislative Representative, American Federation of Government Employees
Ronny Lau, Associate Director of Government Relations, National Education Association (NEA)