Avi Chomsky

Avi Chomsky is a Professor of History and Coordinator of Latin American Studies at Salem State University. His research spans labor history, global economic dynamics, immigration, environmental justice, and Latin American studies. He has authored multiple books and articles examining topics such as the Cuban Revolution, Colombia’s coal industry, and the socio-economic impacts of migration.

His professional biography highlights formative experiences with the United Farm Workers union, shaping his focus on labor rights, globalization, and social movements. Key works include Linked Labor Histories (2008), Undocumented: How Immigration Became Illegal (2014), and Central America’s Forgotten History (2021). His current research integrates labor and environmental histories in Colombia, analyzing Indigenous and Afro-descendent communities resisting extractive industries.

Teaching courses include 'Latinos in the United States' and 'Modern Latin America.' He actively contributes to scholarly dialogue through presentations on migration, climate justice, and transnational solidarity, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to historical and contemporary challenges.