100th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
A Tribute to the Past. A Toast to the Future.
April 10, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.
@UW–Madison Pyle Center, Alumni Lounge
Join us for an evening of food, community, and solidarity featuring guest speakers:
Jesús Salas – Lifelong advocate for farmworker justice and celebrated changemaker
Sara Nelson – International President, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO, hailed as “America’s most powerful flight attendant”
Be part of the legacy—register for individual or supporter ticket packages by March 6, 2026.
Can’t attend but want to support? Make a donation of any amount.
Spring 2026 institutes
We’re excited to offer three powerful programs designed to strengthen worker and union capacity:
- Grievance Arbitration – Build hands-on skills to investigate, write, and present cases.
- Knowledge is Power 2026 – Three days of learning, inspiration, and solidarity.
- Recent Developments in Labor & Employment Law – Stay current on the legal changes shaping workers’ rights.Expect expert faculty, interactive learning, and skills you can put to work immediately.
School for Workers news
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School for Workers is pleased to announce our Spring 2026 institutes, featuring three in-depth programs designed to strengthen worker and union capacity through high-quality labor education. This season’s lineup offers timely and practical learning opportunities …
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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.