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
Feb 4-5 | Labor and employment law
Knowing your rights as a 21st-century worker Feb 4-5 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | UW-Madison A critical look at the current state of public and private sector labor laws, workers’ rights under the laws, and …
Feb 6-7 | FMLA & ADA
Applying and enforcing individual employment laws Feb 6-7 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | UW-Madison A comprehensive FMLA and ADA class addressing the requirements, application, regulations, and implementation of the acts. Participants will be prepared in …
Feb 25-27 | Internal organizing
Reinvigorating collective strength Feb 25-27 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | UW-Madison A crucial educational program for any union—especially those seeking to adapt to “open shop” or “Right to Work.” Reinvigorate your union with successful strategies …
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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
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 …
Legal update for workers
Updates in regards to the National Labor Relations Board Comments regarding the NLRB Proposed Joint Employer Standard can still be filed: The NLRB has extended the comment period regarding its proposed Joint Employer rule, which …
What is Internal Organizing?
Do you find yourself wishing that more members were involved in the work of the union? If you could get more members involved – talking to their co-workers and making plans to deal with workplace …
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