AFL-CIO Hosts First Young Workers Summit
Young Workers “Next Up” To Lead the Labor Movement
Interactive Summit Will Ask Tough Questions
Live Polling Will Show How Young Workers Are Faring In Tough Economy
LIVE STREAM: http://www.aflcio.org/aboutus/youthsummit/webcast.cfm
Washington, DC – Young activists and union workers who are “Next Up” to lead the labor movement will meet in Washington for the first national Young Workers Summit hosted by the AFL-CIO from June 10 – 13. The “Next Up”summit, which is the culmination of a five-city listening tour, is the kick-off of a long-term outreach program to working people under the age of 35. The summit’s unconventional format will allow participants to share their ideas with AFL-CIO leadership. It will also foster interactive collaboration through the use of new technology.
Young labor leaders and activists will have an opportunity to share their ideas and experiences with each other and learn how to engage other young working people in their communities. The summit will also use new technology to live poll young workers about economic conditions, job prospects and financial woes in the current economy. They’ll also have a candid and frank discussion with AFL-CIO leaders to voice their opinions and provide feedback on the role of young people in the labor movement. AFL-CIO leaders hope to create a two–way dialogue in order to listen to the concerns of young workers and make changes to strengthen and grow the labor movement.
Young Workers Summit – Washington, DC June 10 -13 Washington Hilton – 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW
FRIDAY, JUNE 11
| Time | Columbia Hall – Terrace Level | |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Remarks by Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler | |
| 9:30 – 10:30 | Moderated Panel on Current Economic Issues for Young Workers | |
| “Lost Decade” – I Don’t Think So! | ||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Remarks by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka | |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | “Can You Hear Me Now?” | |
| A Candid Conversation with Federation Leadership | ||
| Pres. Trumka, Sec. Treasurer Shuler, Exec. VP Holt Baker | ||
| 5:00 – 6:00 | Using Humor to Educate, Activate and Mobilize | |
| Speaker – Lee Camp | ||
| Comedian and Contributor to “The Onion” |
SATURDAY, JUNE 12
| Time | Columbia Hall – Terrace Level |
| 4:30 – 5:30 | Using Social Media to Communicate in the New Economy |
| Speaker – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists | |
| Jeremy Redleaf – “Odd Jobs Nation” |
SUNDAY, JUNE 13
| Time | Columbia Hall – Terrace Level |
| 9:00 – 10:30 | Work Group Presentations |
| “Next Up” Game Plan | |
| Discussions & Adoptions | |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Speaker – Rev. Romal Tune |
| “I’m a Worker and I Vote – Commitment to 2010 Elections” | |
| TSA Speaker – Materials for airport travel |
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