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Despite the pandemic, our 2020 Convention was a great success. It began with a presentation of the Communicator of the Year awards to Stephanie Luce and Ruth Milkman.

And then a powerful panel on “Advancing Antiracist Practices in Labor Communications”. Speakers included: Bill Fletcher, Hasani Gittens, Cara Noel and Judy Sheridan-Gonzalez, RN. Garry Pierre-Pierre moderated.

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Communicator of the Year

Advancing Antiracist Practices in Labor Communications

Metro NY 45th Annual Convention
Sept. 30, 10am-noon

Join us as we honor Stephanie Luce and Ruth Milkman from CUNY/SLU. Academics making a difference for workers, women, immigrants and their communities.

Followed by a panel discussion on Advancing Antiracist Practices in Labor Communications.
Panelists: Bill Fletcher Jr, activist and author. Hasani Gittens, Deputy Editor for THE CITY. Cara D. Noel, Communications Director at 1199SEIU United Workers. Rep from the New York State Nurses Association. Moderator: Garry Pierre-Pierre, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist.

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