[URPE] SEIU Texas looking to build networks with progressive economists

[Enid Arvidson]

Hi all,

It might be useful to add that Joe McLaughlin is educated (he has a  
degree in economics from one of them fancy east coast colleges,  
Georgetown or somewhere), and he is in Texas organizing low-paid,  
mostly non-white service workers. He is interesting to talk to, and he  
wants to build networks with intellectuals and academics who are  
interested in or supportive of the labor movement. I don't think he  
will take much of your time or make many demands (he may ask you to  
read an SEIU research paper to make sure the economics make sense, or  
invite you to talk over coffee... or whatever time you can afford).

I know he would be appreciative of any connections he can make with  
academics. He is also on Facebook if you want to contact him there.

Enid


On Feb 24, 2009, at 8:23 PM, Enid Arvidson wrote:

> Dear Progressive Economists,
>
> The SEIU Texas is looking to build networks with progressive  
> economists in Texas. SEIU Texas is involved in a number of local  
> efforts in Texas cities, and is looking to build coalitions and  
> networks between the union and academics. More information about  
> SEIU Texas is here:
> http://www.seiutx.org/
>
> If you are interested in learning more, especially if you live in  
> Texas, please contact:
> Joe McLaughlin
> joesmcl at gmail.com
> 281.685.6215
>
> Or, please feel free to contact me about my own personal experiences  
> with them.
>
> Enid
> ---
> Enid Arvidson, Ph.D.
> Associate Professor
> School of Urban and Public Affairs
> Box 19588
> University of Texas at Arlington
> Arlington, TX 76019
>
> Graduate Advisor for Ph.D. in Urban Planning & Public Policy
> http://www.uta.edu/supa/uppp
> and Master's in City & Regional Planning
> http://www.uta.edu/supa/cirp
> 817-272-3349
> http://www2.uta.edu/arvidson/arvidsoncv/
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