Golam Mathbor, Ph.D., interim dean and professor in the School of Social Work, recently presented at the 18th annual Convention of the Alliance of South Asian American Labor (ASAAL), where he served as chair of the convention committee.
The two-day event addressed a wide range of issues, including pay equity, human, women’s, and students’ rights, affordable housing, and more—all centered around the convention’s main theme, “Our work, our pride, and our progress.”
In his speech, Mathbor expanded on the significance of the theme, “This is more than just a slogan—it is a reflection of who we are, the values we uphold, and the vision we share for a just, inclusive, and equitable future. Our work is the foundation of our communities. Our pride is rooted in our culture, our resilience, and our contributions. And our progress is driven by solidarity, advocacy, and the tireless pursuit of dignity for all workers.”
ASAAL is a national organization of South Asian diaspora living in the United States and around the world, with more than 100 chapters and 10,000 members. Its mission is to increase the culture of civic engagement and participation while increasing the activism of South Asian Americans.