Power At Work Power At Work Blogcast #79: What Could Happen Under Trump?: The Future of Organizing
In the fourth blogcast of Power At Work’s series "What Could Happen Under Trump?”, Burnes Center for Social Change Senior Fellow Seth Harris is joined by Steven Schwartz, LIUNA Organizing Director, Emily Stewart, SEIU Deputy Organizing Director, and David Cann, AFGE Organizing Director to discuss the future of organizing. Watch now to learn how these organizing leaders are prepared and ready to combat anti-worker policies in this administration. While the playing field is designed to be favorable towards employers, this discussion shows that unions are not phased and will continue to fight for collective action and workers’ rights.
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Steve Schwartz is the Director of Organizing for the Laborers International Union of North America. Schwartz has held a variety of organizing jobs, both in the labor movement and community organizing.
David Cann is the Director of Membership and Organization for the American Federation of Government Employees. Cann is also an attorney.
Emily Stewart is the Deputy Director of Organizing for the Service Employees International Union. Stewart has had thirty years of experience leading campaigns organizing campaigns in the steel, retail, public, and healthcare sectors.