Welded to Purpose: Ozell Wilkins on trade work, stability and the high value of skills in today’s workforce
On June 23, Ozell Wilkins stood alongside labor leaders, clergy and community advocates at the Tribal Gathering Place in downtown Spokane to speak in support of the Public Dollars for Public Benefit Ordinance. Introduced by Councilmember Paul Dillon and backed by the Spokane Alliance, the ordinance aims to ensure that public infrastructure spending creates high-quality local jobs, expands apprenticeship opportunities, and prioritizes hiring from underrepresented communities.