UC Davis Labor Center Launch Event

  • by Kevin R. Johnson

On Thursday I had the opportunity to welcome faculty, students, labor leaders, and community members to the celebration of the new UC Davis Labor Center.

Dean Johnson at the podium.

Created by co-directors Dr. Robyn Rodriguez and Professor Leticia Saucedo, the new center will promote labor research, teaching, and service. It is the only new labor center in California affiliated with a law school.

Dr. Robyn Rodriguez with Professor Leticia Saucedo
Dr. Robyn Rodriguez at the podium with Professor Leticia Saucedo.

At the event, a film was shown on immigrant workers, followed by a keynote by Executive Secretary-Treasurer Lorena Gonzalez of the California Labor Federation. She previously was a legislator.

Executive Secretary-Treasurer Lorena Gonzalez of the California Labor Federation
Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation Lorena Gonzalez
Executive Secretary-Treasurer Lorena Gonzalez of the California Labor Federation speaking to an audience.
Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation Lorena Gonzalez speaking to the audience.

The event concluded with a mixer in conjunction with UC Davis Law Review, which is holding its annual symposium on Friday, Oct. 6. It was a fantastic time.