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The labor of cultural workers has value, and the Empowering the Public History Working Group conversation wants to teach you how to advocate for yourself and your peers so that you are valued by your employer or clients, academic institutions, and the general public. Facilitators Sarah Dziedzic, John Fulton, and Sarah Marsom will present on what led them to become labor advocates, how they are working to change the cultural resource field, and share resources that can help you make positive shifts—for yourself and others! Immediately following their talks, the working group will split into three break-out conversations focused on: 1. Developing resources; 2. Workplace organizing; and 3. Online Organizing. To conclude, we will discuss the ways the National Council on Public History can support public historian’s labor and unions. We look forward to having an energetic and empowering virtual conversation with you all!

Facilitators: 

Sarah Dziedzic, Oral Historian 

John Fulton, Union Member - Minnesota Historical Society 

Sarah Marsom, Dismantle Preservation - Heritage Resource Consultant