Bread & Roses discussion on Unpaid Internships: Wage Theft or Professional Opportunity?
Date and Time
Sep 2, 2014 6:00 pm
Location
450K
450 K St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001
Sep 2, 2014 6:00 pm
450K
Bread & Roses presents a discussion on Unpaid Internships: Wage Theft or Professional Opportunity?
"I can't afford to work for free."
"Will I get a job post-grad if I don't have work experience?"
Join us for a discussion pertaining to many young workers in DC! We will take a look at statistics on unpaid internships and discuss the value of unpaid internships for professional development vs. the possible exploitation of young workers.
Our featured speakers:
Alan Morrison, Associate Dean, George Washington University Law
Alan Morrison is the Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest & Public Service Law at George Washington University Law where he teaches procedure and constitutional law. His responsibilities include assisting students find pro bono projects and other placements in government and non-profit organizations, which caused him to spend many hours puzzling over the FLSA and unpaid internships and resulted in a conference that he ran on the subject. Please click here for more information on the conference.
Eric Glatt, Law Student and Lead Plaintiff in Glatt v. Fox Searchlight Pictures, Inc.
Eric Glatt is an advocate working to end exploitative unpaid internships in the for-profit, nonprofit and government sectors. Glatt is a named plaintiff in the federal lawsuit Glatt v. Fox Searchlight Pictures, Inc., and a participant in the grassroots working group Intern Labor Rights, which grew out of the Occupy movement. Glatt is a JD candidate at Georgetown University Law Center, where he is enrolled as a Public Interest Fellow. His current research critiques the use of un/under-paid labor in the provision of public interest legal services.
Mazi Mutafa, Executive Director, Words, Beats & Life
Mazi Mutafa is the founder and executive director of Words Beats & Life, Inc. (WBL), a hip-hop non-profit committed to transforming individual lives and whole communities through the elements of hip-hop culture. His entire professional career has been dedicated to serving youth and community development. Post-graduation, he worked for the Maya Angelou Public Charter School as a resident male counselor. Following this, he began working at the Institute for Cultural Affairs as the Mid-Atlantic Coordinator for “Youth as Facilitative Leaders” and conducted intergenerational facilitation trainings. The final position Mazi had before becoming the full-time Executive Director of Words Beats & Life was as the Street Outreach Coordinator for Motivational Educational Entertainment’s (MEE) “Be on the Safe Side,” a campaign to prevent teen pregnancy.
Nathaniel Cole, Executive Director, Urban Alliance (DC)
Nathaniel Cole joined Urban Alliance as a Program Coordinator in April 2010. He graduated from the University of Maryland College Park in 2009 with a double major in Sociology and Communication. In 2011, he received his Master’s degree in Public Administration from University of the District of Columbia. Prior to joining Urban Alliance, Nathaniel worked with the Boys & Girls Club, YMCA DC Youth & Government Program, and various local youth organizations. Internationally, he worked in London for the City of Westminster’s Children and Youth Services, allowing him to gain a wider perspective on youth programming and community development. Nathaniel is committed to Urban Alliance’s mission and inspiring youth to lead a life of self-sufficiency.
Bread & Roses is a monthly labor series that features a variety of events focused on workers and organized labor. Each month brings a new topic through interactive discussions, film screenings, and performances. The hope for these events is that attendees walk away with a greater understanding of organized labor, its role in shaping history and current relevance. The name "Bread & Roses" was inspired by a poem/song written by James Oppenheim that appeals for both fair wages and dignified conditions.
Bread & Roses will be moderated by Nafisa Isa, Program Innovations Specialist at Busboys. Have ideas for future Bread & Roses events? E-mail Nafisa at nafisa@busboysandpoets.com.
Bread & Roses is held on the first Tuesday of every month at Busboys and Poets 5th & K.
Free and open to all!
