The North Shore Labor Council’s 11th Annual Education Conference

Building A Movement for Worker and Community Power
In the face of extreme wealth inequality, how can community and labor work together to build a strong public sector? We will discuss how we can build a movement for both

effective collective bargaining and services for our communities. Saturday, February 25, 2012

Registration at 9:30a.m, Program runs from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

St. Stephen's Memorial Episcopal Church at 74 South Common Street in Lynn

Lunch, Childcare, & Translation Provided

Welcome by: Steve Tolman, MA AFL-CIO President

Moderated by: Jeff Crosby, NSLC President

Morning Panel:

Maria Carrasco, Lynn School Committee

Jay Chambers, Iron Workers 7 & Occupy Boston

Jen Springer, MA AFL-CIO Executive VP

Workshop Information, Full Agenda & Registration Form on Reverse

The North Shore Labor Council is a coalition of 50 local unions representing over 18,000 members. We are dedicated to promoting solidarity between North Shore unions & fighting for a better life for all working people on the North Shore.

Learn more: www.nslaborcouncil.org or find us on Facebook.

In the face of extreme wealth inequality, how can community and labor work together to build a strong public sector? We will discuss how we can build a movement for both

effective collective bargaining and services for our communities.

The North Shore Labor Council’s 11th Annual Education Conference:

Building A Movement for Worker and Community Power

REGISTRATION FORM

$10 Registration Fee

To register please call Aliza at 781-595-2538 or email northshorelaborcouncil@gmail.com

Registration Deadline: February 22nd. Childcare provided.

Name_______________________________________ Union/Organization__________________________

Address_____________________________________ City_____________________ State_________

Phone________________________________ Email__________________________________________

Workshops (PICK ONE)

□Racial Wealth Divide □ I will need childcare for ____ children

□Reframing the Debate □ $10 registration fee is enclosed.

□Fair Taxes

Payable/Mail to: North Shore Labor Council, 112 Exchange St. Lynn, MA 01901

Fax to: 781-595-8770 Web: www.nslaborcouncil.org

WORKSHOPS

Income Inequality & the Racial Wealth Divide (BILINGUAL)

This workshop will explore our current economic inequality and critically examine the way in which race

impacts the distribution of resources and privileges. It will focus on the role of government policies, and will begin to develop strategies, campaigns and actions that will help create greater economic equality and racial economic justice.

Reframing the Debate on Public Sector Workers

Public sector workers, and their unions, have increasingly been the focus of anger and outrage. In this work-shop we’ll explore media coverage of the public sector and public sector workers, examine framing as a tool for countering negative attitudes in the context of building a movement, and practice crafting specific

messages for targeted audiences.

Fair Taxes for Public Education & Public Services (BILINGUAL)

Why are teachers being laid off and class sizes growing when millionaires are paying less in taxes than the people who work for them? This workshop will explore how to organize for fair and sustainable revenue sources to support essential public services, defend public sector collective bargaining rights, and create a better future for all workers.

AGENDA

9:30 - 10:00 Coffee & Registration

10:00 - 11:30 Welcome & Panel (see front)

11:30 - 12:00 Lunch

12:00 - 1:45 Workshops

1:45 - 2:00 Conference Wrap Up