2023 Nebraska Works! Conference – Advancing Humane Immigration Reform April 21

The 2023 Nebraska Works! Conference – Advancing Humane Immigration Reform will be bringing in labor and business leaders to discuss ways to reform the immigration system. The conference will be held on April 21, 2023 at UNO’s Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost to attend is $30, which includes coffee and a continental breakfast. Students and NU staff and faculty are encouraged to attend (free of charge).

Organized labor has been a major player in advocating for immigration reform, as they understand how vital immigrants are to the U.S. economy and society. This conference will explore the issues involved in immigration reform and how organized labor and leaders in the workforce can help shape its future.

Speakers at the conference this year include:

• Shannon Lederer, Director of Immigration Policy, AFL-CIO
• Dr. Josie Schafer, Director of UNO Center for Public Affairs Research
• Senator Mike McDonnell, President of Omaha Federation of Labor
• Anna Deal, Legal Director, Immigration Legal Center
• Dr. Cristian Dona-Reveco, UNO Office of Latino/Latin American Studies
• Dr. Athena Ramos, UNMC, UNO Office of Latino/Latin American Studies
• Bryan Slone, President of Nebraska Chamber of Commerce

Local union members and their leaders, business leaders, education leaders, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, members and leaders of community and faith-based organizations, faculty and students are encouraged to attend this half-day conference.