Defending Workers’ Rights, From Trauma to Empowerment. | Mark Anner | TEDxPSU

Dr. Anner has devoted his life to fighting for worker’s rights. In his talk, he will provide us an insight into the unpredictable journey of a labor rights activist. Furthermore, Dr. Anner will also analyze why garment worker’s rights violations are so endemic and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts their everlong struggle. Note: this talk was recorded according to local and national COVID-19 safety guidelines without a live audience (clapping was added in post-production). Professor of Labor and Employment Relations, and Political Science, Founding Director of the Penn State Center for Global Workers' Rights. Author, Labor Rights Activist. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx