Actions Panel
Making Equity Real: Black Workers and Good Jobs
A conversation on the importance of centering equity and job quality in the implementation of historic federal investments.
When and where
Date and time
Tuesday, February 21 · 10am - 12pm EST
Location
U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20210
About this event
Join us for a conversation on the importance of centering equity and job quality in the implementation of historic federal investments in infrastructure, clean energy, manufacturing, and technology.
Black labor leaders and workers will engage in discussion with U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Deputy Secretary Julie Su about the importance of these federal investments, their potential to expand economic opportunity and equity, and the historic role of unions and worker organizing in strengthening and expanding a Black middle class.
Speakers include:
- Marty Walsh, U.S. Secretary of Labor
- Julie Su, Deputy Secretary of Labor
- Fredrick D. Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO
- April Verrett, Secretary-Treasurer of the Service Employees International Union
Space is limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please RSVP to reserve a seat.
Please bring a valid photo ID and arrive at least 30 minutes early to make your way through security. (Use the 3rd and C st NW entrance.)
To request ASL interpreting, captioning services or other reasonable accommodations please email Interpreting.Services@dol.gov by February 16, 2023.