Opening Plenary: Our Current Moment

November 15, 2022 9:00 am 10:15 am

We’ll open our convening through a conversation with special guests who will reflect on the current context for our work, including:

The outcomes of the 2022 mid-term elections
The state of the US economy, including the recovery, inflation, the threat of recession, and the impact of global politics
Lingering disruptions from COVID-19 and their impact on workers
Racial disparities and the racial justice movement
Education and employment issues affecting immigrants and refugees
Gender equity, including issues related to child care and reproductive healthcare
The Great Resignation, quiet quitting, and other labor market trends