Feb 19: Tom Alter, Sang Hea Kil - Workers Rights and Academic Freedom

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Feb 12, 2026, 1:31:28 AMFeb 12

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Workers Rights and Academic Freedom Organizing Roundtable

Thursday, February 19, 4-5:30pm | RSVP for Tom Alter and Sang Hea Kil Roundtable
Public Engagement Building (PEB) 721

Dr. Tom Alter (Labor History) from Texas State University
Sang Hea Kil (Justice Studies) from San Jose State University

Two tenured faculty terminated for political speech and student advocacy in Texas and California discuss right-wing attacks and their ongoing campaigns for reinstatement. They’ll share what their cases reveal about shifting pressures on educators and researchers. Their presentations will be followed with conversations with students, faculty, and union members on solidarity and organizing strategies.

Light refreshments will be served.

Co-sponsors: UCSD Labor Center, UC-AFT, San Diego Faculty Association, UC San Diego Democracy Lab