Black Smoke ≠ Clean Air: When Truckers and Environmental Movements Unite, Mother Earth Breathes Easier

​Collaboration is at the heart of real change. This conversation brings together truckers, environmental advocates, and public-health allies to explore how unity across sectors can strengthen both worker rights and environmental justice. Together, we’ll look at how shared struggles—on the road, at the job site, and in frontline communities—can become shared solutions. By bridging these movements, we can drive cleaner air, safer jobs, and a healthier planet for everyone.

​What You’ll Learn

• ​How collaboration between labor, environmental, and community organizations advances both health and justice.

• ​Real examples of how truckers and environmentalists are working together and building mutual respect to address environmental and health issues impacting us all.

• ​The chance to build relationships and share insights with individuals working across environmental, health, and labor fields.

​Featured Speakers
Moderator: Tabitha Tripp
Convergence Fellow: Billy Randel
Featured Guest Speaker: Sharon Wilson
Panelists:

• ​Thomas McKnight & Jill Hunkler

• ​Melissa Troutman & Tyler Roberts 

• ​Marko Mery