Immigrant Workers in Construction: Sharing lessons learned in our unions​
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Conference Agenda
Thursday, April 12
8:30 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Plenary SessionÌýRound Table Sessions
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ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Labor Occupational Health Program
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9:00 – 10:00ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Introduction to the Conference
- Jim Platner, Â鶹ÊÓƵÌý–ÌýWelcome & Introduction to Issues
- Bob Balgenorth,ÌýBTC of California–
History and future of immigrants and our unions
- BCTD National policy
- Francisco Altamirano –ÌýPainters District Council 82ÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýOne immigrant worker’s story
- Robin Baker, LOHPÌý– Reviews the workshops and structure of conference
10:15 – 11:45ÌýÌýÌýÌýWorkshopsÌýon successful and/or innovative organizing
and training programs that unions have implemented
• Kristen D’Avolio, Essential Language, Boston
• Tom Gutierrez, Heat, Frost, Insulation Workers Local 5, Southern California
• Daniel Garcia, Roofers, San Jose
• Steve Andrade, UA, San Jose
• Josue Garcia, Santa Clara Building Trades Council, California
• Jose Oliva, Chicago Interfaith Committee, Illinois
Providing Effective Health and Safety Training
• Tom Kavicky, Carpenters, Chicago
• David Arvayo, Painters, Chicago
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Working with Day Laborer Programs
- Eddie Acosta, AFL-CIO, Washington, D.C.
- Pablo Alvarado, National Day Labor Organizing Network, Los Angeles, CA
- Victor Narro, UCLA Labor Center
Presentation by Eddie AcostaÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýQ&A on AFL-CIO’s Immigration Policy
Presentation by Pablo Alvarado
12:00 – 1:15ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýLunch with Guest Speaker
• Garrett Brown, Maquilladora Health and Safety Support Network
Presentation Notes from Garrett Brown
1:30 – 3:00ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Workshops (Repeated from above)
3:15 – 5:00ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýRound Table Discussion:Ìý How to Get Support in the Union
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Each group will brainstorm the challenges involved in developing and implementing programs for immigrant workers in their unions, then each round table will discuss strategies for overcoming some of these challenges.
5:30 – 7:00ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Reception: Exhibitors display tools unions/JATCs can use.
Friday, April 13
8:00 – 9:00ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýBreakfast with Guest Speaker
Immigrants in the Construction Industry
• Peter Phillips, University of Utah
Presentation by Peter PhillipsÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýPeter Phillips’ Video Presentation Order Form
9:00 – 10:30ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWorkshopsÌýon overcoming the challenges and barriers to
organizing and outreach.
Models for Recruiting and Organizing Immigrant Workers
- David Gornewicz, Ironworkers, South Carolina
- Jose Marrero, Carpenters, Minnesota
- Dale Wortham, Harris County Building Trades, Texas
- Jerry Morales, Laborers, Northern California
From Apprenticeship Programs to the Worksite
- Henry Avila, UA, Bakersfield
- Jose Padilla, Roofers, Oakland
Exploring Legal Issues: The Law and Your Union’s Responsibilities
- Ana Avendano, Counsel, AFL-CIO
- Dan Smith, Roofers, San Jose
10:45 – 11:45ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýRound Table Discussions on Next Steps
- How can we continue to network on resources and solutions?
- What can Locals do?
- What can Internationals do?
- Recommendations Generated
- Additional Resources
11:45 – 12:00ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Closing Remarks:ÌýJim Platner, Â鶹ÊÓƵ