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
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 …
Grievance Arbitration | Mar 16–19
Effectively resolving disputes—including utilizing the contractual grievance and arbitration process—is vital for union representatives, stewards, and members. In this class, participants will examine the tools and skills needed to investigate and resolve grievances in different …
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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
Letter from Director Childers 01-08-2020
Friends: As we move into the new decade, it’s hard to overstate the importance of the events swirling around us. In many ways we are all facing crossroads which have broad implications both for us …
Fractured solidarity and immigrant workers
Labor’s strength on the job, in our communities, and in our everyday political and economic actions comes from our ability to collectively act and mobilize. To act, we must cultivate solidarity and find common ground. …
The NLRB closes out 2019 with active changes that weaken worker rights
It is often said that workers’ power comes from workers themselves and from solidarity, more so than the U.S. system of labor laws. The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) changes to its interpretation of the …
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 …
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