UW-Madison is hosting events to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month. Armando Ibarra, a professor in the School for Workers at UW-Madison, said he’s noticed a growing Hispanic and Latino population on campus as the Hispanic population …
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UAW strike in Milwaukee and across the country has impacts on drivers, dealers in Wisconsin
In Milwaukee, about 100 workers walked off the job at 11 a.m. on Friday along with GM workers at the plant in Hudson, Wisconsin. WTMJ-TV Milwaukee speaks with Dr. Michael Childers about the strike. WTMJ-TV …
Labor Forward 10/18 with Andrew Hutchinson, LiUNA Local 955
October 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Register now Recently members of LiUNA Local 955 successfully voted to ratify their new contract with the city of Columbia, Missouri. The contract holds the potential to …
Why UAW is striking against top automakers and what impact it could have
A massive worker strike by UAW is putting pressure on automakers to reach a new labor agreement. Dr. Michael Childers joins WPR Central Time to explain what led to the strike and what consequences it …
Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay
Workers at the GM parts center in Hudson are not on strike yet but, waiting to see if they’d be asked to join other workers on the picket line. Professor Michael Childers speaks with KSTP-TV, …
Registration extended to Oct 5: Financial Officer Training
Designed specifically for union financial officers including new treasurers, financial secretaries, trustees, and other union officers, the program covers regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor as well as record-keeping best practices to help you comply with the requirements of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.
Labor Forward on 9/ 20 with IBEW Colectivo workers
September 20, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Register now A live stream interview series Join us on Wednesday, September 20 at noon (CT) for the Labor Forward forum. At the forum, School for Workers …
For the Record: Breaking down contemporary labor issues on Labor Day weekend
Since being established nationally in 1894, the first Monday of September has been celebrated as Labor Day, a holiday recognizing the contributions of workers and labor unions…
Jon Melrod: A Radical’s Journey from Campus to the Shop Floor in 1970s Wisconsin
September 27 @ 12:30 p.m. School for Workers is proud to co-host “Jon Melrod: A Radical’s Journey from Campus to the Shop Floor in 1970s Wisconsin” with The Havens Wright Center for Social Justice, and the South Central Federation of Labor (SCFL).
Carlos Marentes: The Struggle of Border Farm Workers Against Capital
On September 14 @ 12:30 pm, School for Workers is proud to co-host “The Struggle of Border Farm Workers Against Capital” with The Havens Wright Center for Social Justice, the Chican@ & Latin@ Studies (CLS) program, the Economic Sociology Colloquium, and the Latin American, Caribbean & Iberian Studies (LACIS) program.