Abstract
Dr. June Fisher was an inspiration not only for the core principles of Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR), but also for the understanding of context, the political, social, and ethical context of how and where collaborative work takes place. This paper unpacks the values, assumptions, and dilemmas faced by health professionals interested in working in authentic partnerships with unions, associations of non-unionized workers, and management-worker teams. Issues of privilege, race, power, and participation are raised as topics to think about and negotiate honestly as our work unfolds in communities. Local CBPR efforts are placed in the context of globalization and we are asked to consider how to situate our struggles in the largest context, while not losing sight of our own personal and community contributions.
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