Hispanic Worker Initiative
The Hispanic Labor Studies Initiative is focused on providing labor education and other resources to workers, labor unions and community agencies interested in labor-related issues affecting Hispanic workers. We invite you to become a part of this initiative!
What:
- Educational programming in Spanish or bilingual formats, on worker’s rights, labor unions, constructive labor-management relations and labor studies
- Leadership development throughout the state of Illinois
- A new generation of Hispanic labor leaders able to effectively address the concerns of Hispanic workers and bridge to the broader society
Why:
- The Hispanic workforce has growing importance and presence in the economy and society
- There is great need for increased knowledge about workers’ rights, labor relations and related matters in the Hispanic community
- This is a unique moment in time when constructive education can help build a stronger society
How:
- Monthly seminars on labor issues
- Annual conference on labor issues affecting Hispanic workers
- Courses and workshops on Hispanic worker issues
- Labor Education for community agencies and organizations working with Hispanic workers
- Meeting place for Hispanic workers and small groups looking for labor-related information, labor education or other services
Where:
- University classrooms
- Community centers
- Union halls
Who:
- Labor Education Program: staff leadership for the Initiative
- Steering Committee: Composed of labor leaders and community leaders who share a vision around strategic educational initiatives for the Hispanic community
- Community based organizations
- Policy makers
- Labor unions
For more information please contact Francisco Montalvo Jr. 312.413.0166 fmjr@uic.edu or Yesenia Vargas yvargas@uiuc.edu.