Despite nationwide flight cancellations due to weather conditions and labor shortages, the 2022 Labor Notes Conference drew a huge and diverse crowd of more than 4,000 workers from across the globe. They heard daring tales of organizing, learned strategies for getting a first contract, and joined a joyous Juneteenth celebration. Many workshops were packed, standing room only.
This year’s Labor Notes Conference (June 17-19, Chicago) will be one for the record books. About 4,000 people are coming more than ever before after a long wait. There’s plenty to celebrate this year, starting with phenomenal new organizing wins at Starbucks and Amazon. Dozens of shop floor organizers from both companies will be there, including plenary speakers Amazon Labor
Christopher Michael Smith went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 15th, 2021. Chris was born on May 26th, 1978 to Kenneth M Smith and Janet A Smith in Manhattan, Kansas and lived in New Braunfels, TX. He was a devoted husband and loving father to his wife Anastacia and daughter Dilynn. Chris wore many hats ranging from son to uncle but what he was truly proud of was to be called Dad. His latest business venture was being the owner of Garland Transmission where he prided his focus on quality, integrity and maintaining the surviving culture that existed for over twenty years. He is survived by his wife Anastacia, daughter Dilynn, mother Janet, father Kenneth, step mother Arlene three sisters one brother and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Chris was many things to many people and no amount of words can express what kind of man he fully was but, in honor of Chris please see the excerpt from his beautiful daughter and wife on who Chris really was.