Derrick Johnson writes:
We’ve made
it to Labor Day, and as many of us traditionally use this long weekend
to commemorate our workforce, celebrate a day off from work, and mark
the beginning of a new season, I want you to remain critically aware of
one indisputable fact.
Black people built this country.
But we
know all too well, that although America would be a shell of itself
without the sweat, tears, and labor of our ancestors, Black people are
often the last group to reap the benefits of this nation.
President Biden has committed to Build Back Better with the American
Jobs plan, which is projected to create upwards of 2 million jobs over
the next decade. We challenge him to Build Back Black.
Join us for a special session tomorrow, September 7 at 7pm ET, as we
convene elected officials, union representatives, and Association
leadership to discuss the economic opportunities presented by the
Infrastructure Bill, and strategies for implementation that will center
and prioritize Black workers, businesses, and Black communities.
Moderated by Bill Fletcher, Labor Activist and author, this conversation
has the potential to lead to an advocacy campaign on the administrative
implementation of the Plan centered around Black America. Panelists
include:
- Derrick Johnson, President and CEO, NAACP
- Roxanne Brown, International Vice President at Large, United Steelworkers (USW)
- Ryan N. Boyer, African American Caucus President, and Special International Representative, Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA)
- Dr. Bill Spriggs - Chief Economist, The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
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