An international gathering of activists, artists, makers, distributors, exhibitors and academics to discuss the future of politically-engaged, aesthetically innovative film culture around the world, as a lead up to the 2017 Workers Unite! Film Festival. See the full program here! RSVP at https://radicalfilm_globalgathering.eventbrite.com
RSVP HERE Panel and Q&A: Experts and organizers discuss local and national analysis and how our movement can respond. Maria C. Figueroa, Director of Labor and Policy Research at the Worker Institute, Cornell University Jordan Barab, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Marcy Gelb, Co-Executive Director, National COSH Catherine Barnett, Director of Restaurant … Continue reading Workplace Safety and Health in the Trump Era
Join us May 10th at 6:30pm for a lively exchange on growth, development, and city policy. Tom Angotti, Vicki Been and Moses Gates for a debate on the complexities of de Blasio's push for density, moderated by City Limits Executive Editor & Publisher Jarrett Murphy. Tom Angotti, a professor at Hunter College and the author … Continue reading City Limits’ “Rezone or Leave Alone” Panel
RSVP on Facebook Art programming and community development can have a symbiotic or an adversarial relationship. On one hand, art spaces, from non-commercial community spaces to for-profit galleries, can be used by real estate interests to package neighborhoods and hasten gentrification. On the other hand, art and culture often plays a role in helping communities … Continue reading Art & Community Development Discussion
RSVP HERE This all-day conference will assess the unfolding immigration crisis, highlighting the perspectives of labor unions, worker centers, community organizations, and local government. The Trump administration’s efforts to restrict immigration, expand deportations, thwart sanctuary cities, and intensify border enforcement mark dramatic shifts in immigration politics and policies. This event convenes a range of national … Continue reading Immigration Politics in the Trump Era: Labor & Community Perspectives
RSVP HERE 4:30-5:30pm Union Semester 5:30-7:30pm All Graduates Come celebrate the class of 2017! Refreshments will be served and there will be a short program with a special performance. Proceedings will be overseen by our graduating Diversity Scholarship Award Winner, Stacey Payton! We look forward to seeing you there!
