This is a major gathering of workers, students, youth, educators and health professionals to build a broad- based movement for human rights in our communities. Sponsors include UE Locals 203, 255, 267 and the UE Northeast Region. [ Conference Website ]

This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights issued by the United Nations, however many of the most basic rights remain unmet in the wealthiest country in the world. Skill-building workshops and activities will explore using a human rights framework to organize together in order to create fundamental change.

Issues include: workers' rights, the economic crisis, the right to healthcare, anti-racism & indigenous issues, gender rights, rights of the child, war and militarism, environmental justice and building healthy communities.