Tony Mazzocchi Centennial Conference and Archive Launch

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Opening Remarks

Overview:
Rebecca Givan, Associate Professor Rutgers SMLR and President, Rutgers AAUP, gives opening remarks for the Tony Mazzocchi Centennial Conference and Archive Launch.
21 minutes

Worker Education Panel

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Mike Merrill moderates a conversation and workshop with Naomi R Williams, Lou Kimmel and leaders of New Labor, Kris Raab and Ashley Fitch.
91 minutes

Just Transition

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Todd Vachon moderates the conversation with Stanley Fischer, Jose Bravo, Mijin Cha, Scott Durbin and Norman Rogers on Just Transition.
123 minutes

OSH Panel 1 - OSHA

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The OSHA panel with Glenn Paulson, Gail Bateson, Dr. Christine Oliver, Rick Engler and David Michaels, and moderated by Kristina Mazzocchi, is the first of the three part Occupational Safety and Health Panel Discussions at the Tony Mazzocchi Centennial Conference and Archive Launch at Rutgers Labor Education Center.
77 minutes

OSH Panel 2 - Battles in the Atomic Industry

Overview:
Battles in the Atomic Industry with Richard Rashke, Richard Miller and Dr. Steven Markowitz, moderated by Kristina Mazzocchi is the second of the three part Occupational Safety and Health Panel Discussions at the Tony Mazzocchi Centennial Conference and Archive Launch at Rutgers Labor Education Center.
49 minutes

OSH Panel 3 - Chemical Catastrophies from Bopal to CSB

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Chemical Catastrophes from Bopal to CSB with Dr. Rahmana Dara, Charlotte Brody, Bill Boyle and Don Holmstrom, moderated by Kristina Mazzocchi, is the third of the three part Occupational Safety and Health Panel Discussions at the Tony Mazzocchi Centennial Conference and Archive Launch at Rutgers Labor Education Center.
49 minutes

Labor Party 1

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Mark Anner, Dean of the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations and RoseAnn DeMoro offer words of support for the work of the conference and the significance of Tony Mazzocchi at the Tony Mazzocchi Centennial Conference and Archive Launch at Rutgers Labor Education Center.

Dean Robinson moderates a discussion on the Labor Party with Bob Wages, Dave Campbell, Adolph Reed and Mark Dudzik.
91 minutes

Labor Party 2

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Jenny Brown and Les Leopold discuss the possibilities and conditions for a Labor Party today at the Tony Mazzocchi Centennial Conference and Archive Launch at Rutgers Labor Education Center.
44 minutes

Closing Remarks

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Anthony Mazzocchi and Kristina Mazzocchi provide closing remarks the Tony Mazzocchi Centennial Conference and Archive Launch at Rutgers Labor Education Center.
17 minutes

DAY 1: JUNE 4, 2026

DAY 1 AGENDA
8:00am - 9:30am	Light breakfast, check in, get interpretation headsets
9:00am - 9:45am	Welcome
9:45am - 10:15am	Opening Remarks
10:15am - 12:30pm	Worker Education Panel Discussion Speakers include: Naomi R Williams (Rutgers SMLR), Kris Raab (Labor Institute), Lou Kimmell (New Labor), Michael Merrill (Rutgers SMLR and Labor Institute)
12:30pm - 2:30pm	Lunch Vendors and Tony Mazzocchi Reflection booths will be open at this time.
1:15pm - 2:30pm	Lunch time Workshop with Artists Huck and Konopacki
2:30pm - 4:45pm	Just Transition Panel and Discussion Speakers include: Norman Rogers (USW Local 675), Stanley Fischer, Mijin Cha (UC Santa Cruz), Scott Durbin (IBEW Local 666 and Caucus of Rank and File Electrical Workers), Jose Bravo (Just Transition Alliance), Jim Young (Labor Institute), Todd Vachon (Rutgers LEARN)
4:45pm - 6:00pm	Reception outside under the tent with the Solidarity Singers Light food, alcoholic drinks and music. Attendees are encouraged to make their own dinner plans.

DAY 2: JUNE 5, 2026

DAY 2 AGENDA
8:00am - 9:00am	Coffee/Tea
9:00am - 12:00pm	Occupational Safety and Health Panel and Discussion Moderators include: Diane Stein and Kristina Mazzocchi Speakers include: Glenn Paulson, Gail Bateson, Christine Oliver, Rick Engler, David Michaels, Richard Rashke, Richard Miller, Steve Markowitz, Ramana Dhara, Bill Hoyle, Don Homstrom
12:00pm - 1:00pm	Lunch Vendors and Tony Mazzocchi Reflection booths will be open at this time. Final chance to put in bid for the auction on behalf of the TM Archives
1:00pm - 2:45pm	Labor Party Panel and Discussion Speakers include: Rose Ann DeMoro, Bob Wages, Adolph Reed, Dave Campbell, Mark Dudzic
3:00pm - 3:30pm	Labor Party II Speakers include: Les Leopold and Jenny Brown
3:30pm - 3:45pm	Wrap up

Registration, Directions, and Accommodations

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Visit our registration page secure your spot at the conference, purchase ads in the program booklet, reserve a vendor table, or donate to the archive fund. All proceeds beyond the overhead cost of the conference will be donated to the Tony Mazzocchi Archive fund.

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Access our travel guide for directions, public transportation options, local unionized hotels, and more. We anticipate hotels being busier than usual due to World Cup activities, so please book early if you plan to stay at a hotel.

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Conference and Archives Sponsorship

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