UUSC at General Assembly 2012

Values into Action: Organizing Workers, Field to Fork

We are deeply interconnected with all the people who plant, process, and serve our food, yet these workers face systematic violations of their labor rights. Join us for a discussion of UUSC partnerships with successful models for organizing workers across the food chain — and how you can get involved.

Schedule Day and Time:
Thursday, June 21, 3:15–4:30 p.m.

Facility and Room:
Phoenix Convention Center — 232 AB

Values into Action: UUs Reclaiming Democracy

Much is at stake in upcoming elections. Regressive policies and corporate control oppress people on the margins and disenfranchise the vulnerable. Hear from frontline activists working on the Arizona recall election and voter rights in other states, and learn what UUs and our partners can do together. With Kindra Muntz, UU Legislative Ministry of Florida; Randy Parraz, Maricopa Citizens for Safety and Accountability; Jennifer Thomas, Minnesota UU Social Justice Alliance; Kara Smith, UUSC.

Schedule Day and Time:
Friday, June 22, 9:00–10:15 a.m.

Facility and Room:
Phoenix Convention Center — 232 AB

Values into Action: Mobilizing Communities against Police Profiling

The Bill of Rights Defense Committee (BORDC), a UUSC partner, mobilizes diverse coalitions to provide enforceable local laws that protect civil liberties. Through BORDC’s Local Civil Rights Restoration campaigns, Unitarian Universalists and communities affected by profiling can work together to restrict local police from implementing federal policies, including immigration enforcement.

Schedule Day and Time:
Friday, June 22, 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Facility and Room:
Phoenix Convention Center — 232 AB

Water Justice and the Blue Revolution

Blue Revolution author Cynthia Barnett calls for citizen action to change our water ethic. Panelists working in California and Alabama, where regressive immigration and water policies exclude communities from access to safe drinking water, will share how congregations can act to ensure water justice and the human right to water.

Schedule Day and Time:
Friday, June 22, 3:15–4:30 p.m.

Facility and Room:
Phoenix Convention Center — 224 A

UU College of Social Justice: Transformative Service Learning

Join the UU College of Social Justice for a virtual tour of our exciting 2012–2013 service-learning and justice-education programs. Open to multiple ages and designed for budding activists, our opportunities feature partnering with innovative grassroots organizations close to home and around the world. Come explore where you might go!

Schedule Day and Time:
Saturday, June 23, 9:00–10:15 a.m.

Facility and Room:
Phoenix Convention Center — 232 AB

Storytelling, Mobilization, and Social Media

Stories are a powerful tool for social change. Use online communication to tell your story, build relationships with partner organizations, and win legislative and consumer-advocacy victories. Panelists include speakers from Standing on the Side of Love, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, and the statewide networks.

Schedule Day and Time:
Saturday, June 23, 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Facility and Room:
Phoenix Convention Center — 232 AB

UUSC Gala

Anita Hill is a great heroine to most Unitarian Universalists. Come hear her in conversation with UUSC President Bill Schulz about issues of race, gender, economic injustice, and her new book from Beacon Press, Reimagining Equality. Now professor of social policy, law, and women’s studies at Brandeis University, Hill will be available to sign copies of her book following the program. This is a rare opportunity to meet one of America’s most courageous figures. Event will include live jazz music and refreshments. 

Schedule Day and Time:
Saturday, June 23, 3:30–5:00 p.m.

Facility and Room:
Hyatt — Regency AB