Wednesday Forum: The Future of Work in a COVID-19 Economy

With more than 22 million individuals out of work and filing for unemployment, a growing number of economists are warning the recovery period following what is being called the “Great Lockdown” is going to take a long time; and, much of the work lost will not begin to return until 2021.

For performing arts and entertainment professionals, many of whom have episodic industry careers that require multiple streams of income, this employment downturn has had an immediate and severe impact on their financial health. Many are finding themselves facing a pandemic without the financial support of industry and non-industry work.

Join us for an in-depth conversation on the future of work in a COVID-19 economy, and learn what arts workers need to know to navigate it.

Featured Panelists

Stephanie Luce, Ph.D 
Chair and Professor of Labor Studies, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies

Chris Farrell
Senior Economics Contributor for Marketplace, American Public Media

Andres Puerta
Research Analyst, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 30

Frank Moss
Partner, Spivak Lipton Attorneys at Law

Wednesday, April 22 
2:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm CT / 11:30 am PT

via Zoom
 

About Wednesday Forums at The Actors Fund

Join us for these free national weekly forums, providing connection and community, while also featuring expert guests who will share their knowledge on a range of work and financial management options. This is an opportunity to gather information and motivation to help you navigate the challenges resulting from COVID-19.