School for Workers is the original university-based labor education program in the United States. Starting in 1925 as one of the first operational components of the Wisconsin Idea, the school has a long tradition of evolving alongside the current needs of working people, labor organizations, and community partners. Today, the tradition continues, as School for Workers carries our mission forward throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
Announcing fall 2022 institutes
The School for Workers fall 2022 institutes will have something for everyone, with residential and online learning opportunities. Each institute is a high-quality, noncredit course taught by university faculty. Classes typically center on the needs and perspectives of union members, officers, and staff. Registration will open in July.
Labor Forward on September 21 featuring new faculty members
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at noon featuring new faculty members Dr. Ericka Wills and Dr. Lola Loustaunau
Join us for the next Labor Forward Forum to meet two new School for Workers faculty members. The forum is a free, online series held on the third Wednesday of the month from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. Each month, a School for Workers faculty member will interview advocates of the labor/worker movement to highlight their important work, celebrate their progress, and learn from their unique experiences. This event is free, but pre-registration is required to receive the webinar link.
School for Workers news
School for Workers co-sponsors visiting scholar Kim Moody 11/17/22
The UW-Madison Havens Wright Center for Social Justice Visiting Scholars Program lecture series brings distinguished critical scholars and activists from around the world to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to deliver lectures in virtual and in-person settings. …
September 20, 2022
Professor Ibarra honored with Joe Rody Labor Rights Award
Congratulations Professor Armando Ibarra who was honored with the Joe Rody Labor Rights Award at the Voces de la Frontera Gala on Friday, September 16, 2022. Voces de la Frontera stated: Armando has shown his …
September 19, 2022
Labor Forward on September 21 featuring new faculty members
Register now Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at noon featuring new faculty members Dr. Ericka Wills and Dr. Lola Loustaunau Join us for the next Labor Forward Forum to meet two new School for Workers faculty …
August 19, 2022- More School for Workers news
National Labor College Legacy Institute
School for Workers is proud to be recognized as a National Labor College (NLC) Legacy Institute. As a Legacy Institute, the Board of Trustees of NLC recommends School for Workers to all members of the labor movement as an institute where they can access high-quality labor education offerings.