Associate Professor Alexia Kulwiec will sit down with Professor Armando Ibarra for a timely conversation on Latino Labor in the Midwest. The discussion will explore the vital role Latino workers play in sustaining the region’s economy, the challenges they face in workplaces and communities, and how organizing and solidarity continue to shape a more just future. Drawing on Professor Ibarra’s extensive research and community engagement, this dialogue will connect the historical roots and present realities of Latino labor.
Labor Forward is a monthly online interview series spotlighting the important work of labor and worker rights, sharing successes, and learning from diverse experiences. The event is free and open to the public; pre-registration is required to receive the webinar link.