Luncheon Session

Lisa Kirby Dr.

Abstract

  • Announcement of the Ruth A. Allen Pioneer in Texas Working-Class Studies Award, Dr. Kyle Wilkison, Collin College
  • “The Working Life in Texas”
    • Session Chair: Dr. Michael Phillips, Collin College
    • Lee Doughtery, Fight for $15; Paid Sick Leave Campaigns in Dallas
    • Arash Farast, Workers Defense Project
    • Stephanie Kopnang, Unite Here
    • Diane Olortegui, Workers’ Defense Project
    • Tevita Uhatafe, Transport Workers Union, Asian Pacific American Alliance
    • Steve Ruiz, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
    • Pauline Mims, United Auto Workers

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Feb 20th, 11:30 AM Feb 20th, 1:45 PM

Luncheon Session

Living Legends Conference Center, Room C

  • Announcement of the Ruth A. Allen Pioneer in Texas Working-Class Studies Award, Dr. Kyle Wilkison, Collin College
  • “The Working Life in Texas”
    • Session Chair: Dr. Michael Phillips, Collin College
    • Lee Doughtery, Fight for $15; Paid Sick Leave Campaigns in Dallas
    • Arash Farast, Workers Defense Project
    • Stephanie Kopnang, Unite Here
    • Diane Olortegui, Workers’ Defense Project
    • Tevita Uhatafe, Transport Workers Union, Asian Pacific American Alliance
    • Steve Ruiz, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
    • Pauline Mims, United Auto Workers