The U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau cordially invites all to attend a discussion on equity as new jobs are created to ensure that women and workers in underserved communities benefit from these jobs. The Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act of 2022 (CHIPS Act) and Inflation Reduction Act provide unprecedented funding for infrastructure improvements.

The program includes an overview of the funding opportunities and dire need to maintain equity in focus to benefit workers most impacted by the pandemic. We will hold a panel discussion with federal representatives and a community panel to discuss local resources and initiatives benefiting local workers, as well as opportunity for tradeswomen to network with potential contractors and businesses. There is no cost to participate in the event!

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (ET)
Student Center Building, Hilberry Rooms ABC
Wayne State University
5221 Gullen Mall
Detroit, MI 48202

Schedule:
• 10:00-10:30 AM – Welcome and Keynote Speakers
• 10:30 AM -12:00 PM – Community Roundtable

Speakers:
• Patrick O. Lindsey, Vice President, Government & Community Affairs, Wayne State University
• Wendy Chun-Hoon, Director of the Women’s Bureau
• Danielle Atkinson, National Executive Director, Founder Mothering Justice
• Michael Lazzeri, Regional Administrator, Wage & Hour Division
• Kelley Brookins, Regional Administrator, FTA Department of Transportation
• Cheryl Bergman, Executive Director, Michigan Women's Commission
• Susan Corbin, Director, Labor and Economic Opportunity Susan Corbin
• Garlin Gilchrist II, Michigan Lieutenant Governor

Community Roundtable Participants:
• N. Charles Anderson, President & CEO, Detroit Urban League
• Rita Brown, PEO BCC+/PEO EmergeTech
• Debi Romain, MRCC, Business Representative/Organizer/Instructor, Millwrights Local 1102
• JoAnn Rowland, Trustee Carpenters Local 687, Co-Chair Michigan Sisters in the Brotherhood, Michigan

Regional Council of Carpenters:
• IBEW Women in Construction Committee
• Phyllis Lipkin, Detroit District Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

Please RSVP here and invite others to join! Download event flyer. 

Parking
Parking is available in WSU Parking Structure #1 on the corner of Cass and Palmer. The cost is $8.50 per car (credit card use only).

If you have any questions, please email WB-CHI@dol.gov