WAC Members’ Meeting: Universal Basic Income
Date: Friday, May 15
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm

As millions of people turn to income supports during the coronavirus crisis, many see Universal Basic Income (UBI) as the solution to poverty. But what is UBI, really? How might it help us and how might it hurt us as workers? Tell us what you think. Watch one of these videos to prepare for the discussion:
Universal basic income, explained (4.5 min)
Universal Basic Income Explained - Free Money for Everybody? (10 min)

Join the meeting with this link: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87540990112 
(Please log in a few minutes early!)
Meeting ID: 875 4099 0112
Dial-in: 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588

You can use your computer or smartphone to join the meeting with Zoom, which you can download here: https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting. 

Laptop / desktop computer instructions
Please click the link to see a video on how to join a meeting on your laptop or desktop computer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkCmbvAHQQ
Practice what you learn before Friday evening! Make sure your webcam and microphone work properly.

Smartphone instructions
Please see this Word file: 4 steps to install zoom on your phone

Practice using Zoom as much as you’d like before Friday’s meeting. (If you are the only person in the online meeting room during your practice time, you won’t see anyone else.) All you have to do is log in with the link and get familiar with all the features: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87540990112 

Dial-in by Phone:
If you do not have a reliable internet connection, you can join in over the phone. You will hear the conversation but will not be able to take part in the chat.
Step 1: Dial the number 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588
Step 2: Enter the Meeting ID: 875 4099 0112, followed by #. 
(Once you’ve called in, you can mute and unmute yourself by dialing *6. You can raise and lower your hand by dialing *9.)

See you at 6:30 pm tonight!