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The labor movement has long engaged in the fight to improve the conditions its members as well as on broader social issues: the fight for civil rights, health and safety laws, minimum wage laws and so on. While unions fight for health and safety of their members on the job, should this include worker safety in their neighborhoods? What role should labor play in the fight for greater accountability of the police forces? Please join us for presentations and discussions of this important topic.

Panel:
Carl Rosen: Western Region President of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE), the Union has recently adopted resolutions against police crimes.

Tammy Vinson: Rank and file Teacher, member of Chicago Teachers Union and member of the American Federation of Teachers Black Caucus.

Frank Chapman: Organizer for the Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, the organization most recently organized 3,000 person march and rally demanding an elected police accountability council in Chicago.

Stephen Mittons: President of AFSCME Local 2081 representing workers at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Stephen was the Chair of the Resolutions Committee at the recent AFSCME Council 31 Convention where he played no small part in the unanimous passage of a "Black Lives Matter" resolution.

Sponsored by the Chicago Labor Speakers Club

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