News — What does the future hold for workers, employers, and policymakers in an era of rapid economic and technological change, workplace precarity, and shifting political landscapes? The American Sociological Association (ASA) will host an insightful in-person discussion on the evolving nature of work - Public Policy and the Future of Work: A Conversation with Anna Branch & Elisabeth Jacobs on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Room 822 at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001.
Featuring:
- , Senior Vice President for Equity and Professor of Sociology, Rutgers University
- , Senior Fellow for WorkRise, Urban Institute
ASA's President Adia Harvey Wingfield will lead the discussion. Join us as we explore these pressing questions and introduce ASA’s new Policy Outreach Program Fellowship, an opportunity for scholars to engage in policy and advocacy efforts.
Schedule:
- Networking: 5:30–6:00 PM
- Discussion: 6:00–7:00 PM
- Reception: 7:00–8:00 PM
This event is in-person; no virtual attendance or recordings will be available.
This event is FREE to ASA members and non-members, but registration is required by 5 PM (ET) on April 22, 2025.
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