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
Financial Officer Training | Jan 16–17
Designed specifically for union financial officers, including new treasurers, financial secretaries, trustees, and other union officers, this program covers regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor as well as recordkeeping best practices to help you …
Changes to the National Labor Relations Act in the Current Administration | Feb 24–25
In this two-day course, we will touch on the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protections of employees and the regulation of unions pursuant to both the NLRA and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA). …
Worker Protections and the Family and Medical Leave Act | Feb 26–27
In this two-day examination of worker rights, we will go beyond the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and take a critical look at the current state of workers’ rights under the laws, with an emphasis …
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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.
School for Workers news
The Gig Economy, An Ongoing Concern
Dating back to a different time in the employee / employer relationship, most labor and employment laws only govern the conditions of employees, those individuals on an employer’s payroll, earning W-2 reportable wages. The number …
Announcing the 2020 Winter & Spring Program Guide
School for Workers is offering six high-quality, noncredit labor education courses taught by university faculty for the winter and spring session. Additionally, the School will be hosting a two-day We the Working People Forum examining …
Jane McAlevey comes to UW-Madison as Visiting Scholar
On Tuesday, November 5th at 4pm, Jane McAlevey will be presenting as a UW-Madison visiting scholar “On Power and Participation: Building Democracy in Uncertain Times” at Helen C. White Hall. Jane McAlevey is an organizer, …
NLRB Updates
The current NLRB has been increasingly proactive in making changes to the traditional interpretation of the National Labor Relations Act. For example, while the NLRB has the authority to engage in federal “notice and comment” …
Wisconsin Public Worker Unions Post Act 10
In 1959 Wisconsin was the first state to allow its public employees the right to organize and form their own organizations to represent them in discussions with their employers. These early beginnings were the fruition …
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