Evers said people living in the country undocumented perform the majority of Wisconsin’s farm work. He expressed concern about Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the Midwest. “I can probably say in my sleep, our …
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Priscilla A. Prado: Why Wisconsin’s dairy farms depend on migrant workers
Since the early 20th century, Wisconsin proudly claims the identity of America’s Dairyland while the state emerged as the nation’s leading producer of dairy products. Today, that reality is at risk as farmers struggle to …
Professor Ibarra Appointed to Wisconsin Governor’s Council on Migrant Labor
The School for Workers is proud to announce that Professor Armando Ibarra has been appointed by Governor Tony Evers as a Migrant Representative on the Governor’s Council on Migrant Labor. The appointment became effective on …
Expanding ICE facility in Milwaukee raises community concern
Construction of a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility began on the north side of Milwaukee, according to Fox 6 Milwaukee…Milwaukee is home to the largest population of immigrants in Wisconsin, and many are a part …
Opinion: Thanksgiving 2025 means gratitude and seeing the humanity of the people who keep Racine running
Here’s what gets lost: Racine’s undocumented residents aren’t an abstract policy problem. They’re part of this city’s foundation — economically, culturally, and historically. And if we’re going to talk about immigration honestly, we also need …
Advanced Steward Training: Assertive Problem Solving
December 6, 2025 • 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Madison Labor Temple, Room 109 School for Workers is pleased to offer Advanced Steward Training: Assertive Problem Solving, a focused workshop designed to help stewards …
Undocumented immigrants would be ineligible for almost all publicly funded health care under new bill
A Republican-backed bill that would ban nearly all Wisconsin public funding for health care for undocumented immigrants has now passed both houses of the Legislature and is headed to Gov. Tony Evers…Under current law, undocumented …
School for Workers announces spring 2026 institutes
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 …
Shutdown stress impacts TSA, air traffic control workers at Dane County Airport
Since the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1, many federal workers across the country have been working without pay, according to Partnership for Public Service…Some employees have received resources and support for basic necessities, but …
Wisconsin dairy farms rely heavily on undocumented workers
Dairy farms rely heavily on immigrant and undocumented labor, and this year’s push for ICE raids has the Wisconsin Farmer’s Union and Farm Bureau concerned for the future of Wisconsin dairy…A 2023 UW-Madison School for Workers …