[inaudible conversations] okay. Greetings, everyone. My name is ted. Im the editor of Frederick Douglass in brooklyn and a professor of journalism. At st. Josephs college in clinton hill here in brooklyn. I want to welcome you to the brooklyn book festival paneland assure you that books for sale are available in the courtyard after the panel. The authors will be deeply grateful for your support. Our panel today includes mr. Matt tie even by. Taibbi who is a Rolling Stone Kole Jim Nuss and hi latest book is hate inc. The next is jonathon mettle. Hi book is dying of whiteness and also a professor of sociology and psychiatry at vanderbilt university. And to my right, the president of new american leaders, an organization that promotes the incoming new immigrants into politics and her book is people like us, the in the wave of candidates knocking at democracys door. Thought we would start with a moment of silence for bill deblasios president ial campaign. And now continue. So, well start w
Growing longer as unions in california and others across the country push forthe writers guif america for the Screen Actors Guild ups, teamsters and rail workers. Among those pushing for change in 2023. Its part of a rising trend. More than 16 million workers here in the us were represented by a union in 2022. Its up 200,000 from 2021. Our tom vacar joins us now live from the newsroom to discuss the changing labor landscape. Tom. Well, when you win, you have success. Yes. Now, its usually equal pay, better pay and fairer work rules that are the main reasons a lot of people are taking a second look, or at least considering union membership. Three major unions, the National Flight attendants union, who got 60 plus billion dollars in federal relief to keep their airlines alive, as well as United Auto Workers have authorized strikes against their employers. The striking actors union already on strike, hoping for similar success as the ups Teamsters Union had that won their third raises und
Address the General Assembly. Good afternoon, mr. President , fellow delegates, friends. Before i begin, i would like to offer condolences in the light of tuesdays earthquake in mexico to all families and friends in mourning. We wish a speedy recovery to all those who have been injured and thank all First Responders for their tireless efforts to help keep people safe. Our thoughts are also with our friends in the caribbean who continue to suffer from devastating hurricanes. The generosity and resilience that millions have shown in the face of these natural disasters is an inspiration to the world and canada stands ready to lend a helping hand whenever we can. It is an honor to be back here with you today and to have an opportunity to speak to this years theme focusing on people. Striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable planet. Translator people, peace, good quality life, and an environment we care for. Equity for everyone everywhere. That is what is important to ca
May i request protocol to escort his excellency. I have great pleasure in welcoming the Prime Minister of canada, his excellency Justin Trudeau and i invite him to address the general assembly. Pm trudeau good afternoon, mr. President , fellow delegates, friends. Before i begin, i would like to canadasdidates condolences in the light of tuesdays earthquake in mexico to all families and friends in mourning. We wish a speedy recovery to all those who have been injured and thank all First Responders for their tireless efforts to help keep people safe. Our thoughts are also with our friends in the caribbean who continue to suffer from devastating hurricanes. The generosity and resilience that millions have shown in the face of these natural disasters is an inspiration to the world , and canada stands ready to lend a helping hand whenever we can. It is an honor to be back here with you today and to have an opportunity to speak to this years theme focusing on people. Striving for peace and a
The assembly will hear a statement by his excellency Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of canada. May i request protocol to escort his excellency. I have great pleasure in welcoming the Prime Minister of canada, his excellency Justin Trudeau, and i invite him to address the general assembly. Pm trudeau good afternoon, mr. President , fellow delegates, friends. Before i begin, i would like to offer canadas condolences in the light of tuesdays earthquake in mexico to all families and friends in mourning. We wish a speedy recovery to all those who have been injured and thank all First Responders for their tireless efforts to help keep people safe. Our thoughts are also with our friends in the caribbean who continue to suffer from devastating hurricanes. The generosity and resilience that millions have shown in the face of these natural disasters is an inspiration to the world, and canada stands ready to lend a helping hand whenever we before i begin, i would like to offer canadas condolences