Conversion to a Peace Economy in Connecticut
Sat., November 14, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Konover Auditorium, Dodd Research Center, UConn/Storrs
Continental Breakfast as of 8:15
Public invited free of charge.
Presentations:
Christopher Hellman, Director of Research, National Priorities Project, Northampton, MA
Heidi Garrett-Peltier, Political and Economic Research Institute, UMass.
Marie Lausch, President, CT Statewide United Electrical Workers Union, Member, National Executive Board, UEW
II. Panel Discussion:
Moderator: Henry Lowendorf, Chair, Greater New Haven Peace Council
Bill Shortell, International Association of Machinists, Local 700, Pratt & Whitney
Jean deSmet, First Selectman, Willimantic
Susan Johnson, Representative to the Connecticut Legislature, Windham Area.
Denise Merrill, Representative from Mansfield/Storrs, House Majority Leader
III. Action Plans: Possible examples-- Request that a State Commission for Conversion be set up that would include both legislators and knowledgeable others; disseminate the Rev. Don Hoyle’s Conversion Resolution to generate grassroots support; establish Working Groups, organize a follow-up Symposium, Spring 2010.
This is the first Connecticut conversion meeting in 20 years! Listen to economists, public policy experts, business and labor leaders explain how peace conversion can create jobs, protect the environment and improve national security. Tabling available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking available in the South Garage at $1/hour within a short walk to the Dodd Center. For handicapped access, use contacts below.
INFORMATION: mimbck@yahoo.com or 860-429-3107
Sponsored by: Citizens for Global Solutions, the United Nations Association, Dodd Research Center/UConn
