Northern New Jersey Action Summit for Latino/Immigrant Worker
Safety and Health
July 26, 2010
AGENDA
“MAKING A DIFFERENCE”
9:30am - 10:00amREGISTRATION
10:00am - 10:15amWelcome Remarks
Robert D. Kulick, OSHA Region 2 Regional Administrator
10:15am - 10:30am OSHA’s Mission and Worker Safety and Health Rights
Diana Cortez, OSHA Area Director and Regional Hispanic Coordinator
10:30am – 11:30amVoices from the Workplace: Worker Panel
Wind of the Spirit - worker members New Labor - worker members
11:30am – 12:15pmGuest Speaker Panel – “Taking Action”
Hector Fuentes, Business Manager, Laborers, Local 55
Gladys Estrada, worker activist, SEIU, 32BJ
Milton Rosado, President, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA)
Juan Escobar, Director of Manufacturing, Multi-Plastic Extrusions, Inc.
Cesar Pena, Covanta Union, NJ
12:15pm – 12:45pmLUNCH PROVIDED
12:45pm – 1:15pm OSHA’s Collaborative Efforts – Protecting Vulnerable, At Risk Workers
Rosa Maria Merida de Mora, Consulate General of Guatemala
Ruben Beltran, Consulate General of Mexico
Diana Mejias, Wind of the Spirit
Nadia Marin, National Day Laborers Organizing Network
1:15pm – 1:45pmFederal and State Wage & Hour – Worker Rights
Dave Schraeger, Section Chief; NJDOL and WD, Division of Wage & Hour Compliance
Joseph Petrecca, District Director; US Wage & Hour Division
1:45pm – 2:00pmBREAK
2:00pm – 2:45pm Breakout Session:
“OSHA Listens”,What specific actions can we take to enhance the voice of workers in the workplace?
2:45pm – 3:00pmClosing Remarks
Robert D. Kulick, Regional Administrator
Diana Cortez, Area Director and Regional Hispanic Coordinator
REGISTRATION FORM
Northern New Jersey Action Summit for Latino/Immigrant Worker
Safety and Health
Monday, July 26, 2010 - 9:30AM to 3:00 PM
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*NOTE*: Registration deadline is July 22.
Location and Directions on the next page
Location:
MorrisCounty Library
30 East Hanover Ave
Whippany, NJ07981
Directions:
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The Morris Essex line of NJ Transit runs to the Morristown station, less than two miles from the library. County bus route M01 stops at the Morris County Mall, a half mile from the library. Colonial Coach of Morristown stops in front of our library (westbound only). You can check the schedules online or call our Reference Department if you need the times for public transportation, (973) 285-6969 or 6968.
From the WEST
Route 10 East through Parsippany. Just before the 287 overpass, turn south off of 10 at the Hanover Mariott onto Ridgedale Avenue. Down Ridgedale about 2 miles, past Allen papers on the right and, next, the Morris County Mall on the left As you reach the Mall and approach the intersection, move into left turning lane. A Sunoco station is left and across the intersection from you. Turn left ontoEast Hanover Ave. The library is a half mile down the road on your left. There is a stop light and overhead sign at the library entrance.
From the EAST
Route 10 West, passing under 287. Take the jughandle turn for Ridgedale Avenue and follow directions above OR
Route 24 West to last exit, 1A. Turn right off the exit ramp and pass under Rte 24. Take the immediate right hand feed off of Whippany Rd ontoEast Hanover Ave. The library is 200 yards up the road, on your right.
From the SOUTH
Route 287 to exit 36A, Morris Avenue and Rte 511. Turn right at top of exit ramp. Stay in middle lane. Pass the equestrian statue on your right, FordMansion (large white colonial home) on your left. Road narrows to two lanes; move into left turning lane as you approach the second light. Left turn off of Whippany Rd onto East Hanover Ave. The library is 200 yards up the road, on your right.
From the NORTH
Route 287 to exit 36, Lafayette and Ridgedale Avenue. Stay to the right coming off of 287 and bear right onto Ridgedale Avenue. Seven tenths of a mile to intersection withEast Hanover Ave. (Sunoco station on the right); right turn ontoEast Hanover Ave. The library is a half mile down the road on your left, marked by a stop light and overhead sign.