Meeting to discuss outsourcing, labor

Americans for Democratic Action will hold a town hall meeting on jobs, outsourcing and how they affect Southeast Missouri on Tuesday. The meeting titled "Stop Trading Away Our Future" will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Osage Community Centre.

Speaking will be Judy Ancel, director of the Institute for Labor Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Her presentation on the job losses from trade in Southeast Missouri will follow a speech by Robert Polack, assistant professor of social work at Southeast Missouri State University. He will give an overview of globalization and technology and their effects on unions and workers.

The event is open to the public; a discussion session will follow.