Live Zoom Conversations on Workers’ Rights, Roles, and Resources during the Pandemic (and Beyond)
The Workers' Forum is a series of online gatherings to share what's happening, what's not happening, and what should be happening for local workers in terms of health, safety, job security, voice, protection from discrimination, and access to assistance during our intertwined public health and economic crises.
Confronting the Crises in Unemployment, Housing, and Workplace Safety
August 27, 2020; 6:00 p.m.
Speakers
Judy Fox, Clinical Professor of Law & Director, Econom
Kristin Hoffman, Director, Worker Rights & Protection Project, Indiana Legal Services
Leonel Lopez, Outreach Coordinator, Worker Rights & Protection Project, Indiana Legal Services
Brandon E. Beeler, Director, Housing Law Center, Indiana Legal Services
Juan Michoacano, H-2A Visa Migrant Worker
Inaugural Session to Discuss Workers’ Safety During the Pandemic
July 15, 2020; 6:00 p.m.
Speakers
Brenda Buck, custodian, Indiana University-South Bend, AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees) Council 962
David Niezgodski, Indiana State Senator, District 10
Karen Salzer, Union Representative, UFCW (United Food & Commercial Workers) Local 700
Brient Thomas, SEIU (Service Employees International Union) HealthCare
Robin Vida, Director of HOPE (Health Outreach, Promotion & Education), St. Joseph County Department of Health
