School for Workers is the original university-based labor education program in the United States. Started in 1925 as one of the first operational components of the Wisconsin Idea, the School's faculty and staff have long brought teaching, research, and outreach to thousands of workers, unions and employers throughout Wisconsin, the nation and the world.
Upcoming classes
Apr 6 | Intro to Labor Law in the Building Trades
OPEN COMMUNITY CLASS Sat, Apr 6 | 8:30am-4:00pm | At 8701 N Lauer St, Milwaukee, WI 53244 Labor laws relating to bargaining, organizing and picketing in the building trades differ from those that impact other …
Apr 15-17 | Engaging community and fostering diversity
Advancing successful strategies in today’s dynamic workforce Apr 15-17 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | UW-Madison An introductory class discussing changing workforce demographics, recruitment tools to reach a larger pool of potential workers and members, and …
May 13-15 | Essentials of bargaining
Preparing and adapting for positive outcomes May 13-15 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | UW-Madison A comprehensive class providing an overview of the entire collective bargaining process. We begin with a focus on factors affecting collective …
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Education for workplace democracy
School for Workers offers a full range of educational opportunities on campus, on-site, or in your community. Programs and services are led by university faculty who utilize evidence-based research and practical know-how to educate learners about issues of concern in the workplace.
Featured Program: Free, All-Women, Pre-Apprenticeship
Pre-apprenticeship program
UW-Madison School for Workers – in partnership with the Workforce Development of South Central Wisconsin and other community partners – is offering a free pre-apprenticeship program for women interested in exploring career pathways within the building trades industries. Participants can expect hands-on training in various building trades, career support, OSHA 10-hour course, interactions with tradeswomen, connections with local contractors and building trade unions, and childcare support.
School for Workers news
Spring Clean | Update Your Contact Info
Our faculty and staff do their best to stay in touch with you by mail, email, and phone. Make sure that we have your most up-to-date contact information. To make changes, complete the contact us …
Some Answered Questions Regarding the FMLA
By: Associate Professor Alexia Kulwiec, JD I recently had the opportunity to conduct a two-day training at the UW School for Workers regarding the Family Medical Leave Act, or FMLA. This training provided participants the …
Information Session for Pre-Apprenticeship Program
THIS IS WOMEN’S WORK Women interested in applying for the UW-Madison School for Workers pre-apprenticeship program are encouraged to attend an information session on Thursday, January 24, 2019, 5:30 pm at the Latino Academy (1917 …
Updated School for Workers contact info
In conjunction with the administrative move to University of Wisconsin-Madison, School for Workers has a new and enhanced website and online registration process. Check-out our new website at schoolforworkers.wisc.edu and see our upcoming classes, the latest news, and other programs. …
Lessons Learned: Wisconsin Public Worker Unions Under Act 10, and the Janus Decision
Last year’s U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME represents another in a long line of legal and legislative blows against organized labor, particularly in the public sector. The implications of that decision will …
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