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Please join the Michigan Labor History Society for our 2024 Labor Day Mobilization Luncheon, featuring speakers Jocelyn Benson and LaShawn English. The luncheon will take place Tuesday, August 13, 11:30 am, at UAW Region 1.
This year’s fundraiser features a talk from Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Benson is Michigan’s 43rd Secretary of State, and one of the nation's leaders in ensuring elections are secure and accessible. Learn how you can contribute to Michigan’s electoral process in this critical election year. The event will also present UAW Region 1 Director LaShawn English, who represents over 150,000 combined active and retired members throughout Southeast Michigan and Canada, offering remarks on labor’s role in this year’s elections.
Tickets are $45, and include a box lunch and one-year MLHS membership.
Your support for this fundraiser helps us continue the work of uplifting the history of contributions made by the working people of Michigan. Our activities include maintaining the "Transcending" Labor Legacy Landmark at Detroit’s Hart Plaza, hosting thoughtful historical programming, and partnering with community organizations on various local labor history initiatives.
Please RSVP for the 2024 Labor Day Mobilization Luncheon today
UAW Region 1 pavilion is located at 27800 George Merrelli Drive in Warren, MI 48092
