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
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The Role & Structure of the NLRB
This online class is part of a webinar series. In our first class, we will review the basics of the National Labor Relations Act, as ...
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The NLRB’s Recent Rule Making to Change Policy
This online class is part of a webinar series. In this session, we will focus exclusively on the NLRB’s changes to policy through rule making. ...
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The NLRB Case Decisions Changing Policy
This online class is part of a webinar series. In the final session, we will review the host of recent changes made by the Board ...
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EDUCATION FOR WORKPLACE DEMOCRACY
School for Workers offers a full range of educational opportunities. 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.
School for Workers news
June Virtual Mini-Sessions Announced
School for Workers faculty will continue to stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic empowering workers to solve problems and realize opportunities in the …
May 29, 2020
Webinar Series | The NLRB and the Changing Law
There is still time to register for this three-part series webinar! The National Labor Relations Board’s interpretation of the National Labor Relations Act typically changes through proceedings brought before the Board and more recently through …
May 28, 2020
TODAY! Virtual Mini-Session: Unfair Labor Practices & Bargaining Strategy
School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic. Unfair Labor Practices & Bargaining Strategy | Wed, May 27 @ Noon …
May 27, 2020
TODAY! Virtual Mini-Session: Civics 101
School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic. Civics 101 | Wed, May 20 @ Noon on School for Worker’s Facebook …
May 20, 2020
Seguro de desempleo en Wisconsin | Derechos de los trabajadores durante la pandemia de COVID-19*
El departamento de School for Workers está ofreciendo un manual sobre derechos en el trabajo durante la pandemia COVID-19 (Seguro de desempleo en Wisconsin | Derechos de los trabajadores durante la pandemia de COVID-19). Este …
May 14, 2020- More School for Workers news
