The School for Workers is proud to co-host Freedom Train: Black Politics and the Story of Interracial Labor Solidarity with the Havens Wright Center for Social Justice and the Department of African American Studies. Thursday, …
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4 years on from the John Deere strike: How have labor relations changed?
Thousands of workers took to the picket lines on Oct. 14, 2021, as the 34-day strike began. Today, what pieces of its legacy remain, and what’s different? News Channel 8 speaks with Dr. Michael Childers… …
Registration extended: Worker’s Compensation institute
Good news! There’s still time to join us. Registration for the Workers’ Compensation Institute has been extended through October 31, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Wisconsin’s workers’ compensation system, learn …
Dr. Michael Childers receives 2025 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award
The School for Workers is proud to share that Dr. Michael Childers has been honored with the 2025 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award. This national recognition celebrates his dedication to lifelong learning and …
CVTC’s Safety Day to unveil new Safety Training Center
EAU CLAIRE – Chippewa Valley Technical College is set to host Safety Day – a hands-on conference where participants will learn about a wide range of safety and health-related topics from local experts. The College …
League of Women Voters discusses Dane County immigration issues
The League of Women Voters Of Dane County (LWVDCO) held a public forum Tuesday to address Dane County immigration issues. Gail Bliss, a League of Women Voters for almost 20 years, moderated the event. The …
Dane County immigrants should prepare for ICE, panelists say
At a community forum in Madison last week, the founding executive director of Voces de la Frontera and other panelists warned residents to prepare for more immigration enforcement as seen elsewhere in the country…Neumann-Ortiz was joined …
For the Record
How are unions faring in Wisconsin and across the U.S.? Professor Michael Childers joins Channel 3000 For the Record to discuss. Watch the video Channel 3000 | For the Record Interviews: Professor Michael Childers
Significant setback to the National Labor Relations Board
This week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld preliminary injunctions from a Texas federal court, blocking the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from pursuing unfair labor practice charges against Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The court …
100 Years of UW’s School for Workers
The University of Wisconsin has the oldest labor education program in the country and remains active today. On August 24, 2025, Professor Don Taylor and Assistant Professor Ericka Wills are guests on WPR University of …