The Checkout

Episode 107: Workers Defense Project


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Episode #107 Notes

1:00 - What is The Workers Defense Project?

2:00 - Why is there a focus on construction workers?

4:00 - How is Workers Defense Project organized? What’s it like working in this trade?

10:00 - How is it different working construction in Texas, as opposed to other parts of the country?

14:00 - What is the Theory of Change for Workers Defense Project?

16:00 - Workers Defense Project’s approach to policy work in Texas.

20:00 - Key campaign victories for Workers Defense Project.

24:00 - What does Workers Defense Project want to achieve in the coming years?

25:00 - How will COVID remain an area of focus regarding worksite safety?

29:00 - Thoughts on PROACT.

31:00 - Closing thoughts.

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