The League of Women Voters of Dane County has gathered a panel of experts to talk about immigration in Dane County on Sept. 9. The topics covered will include: Basics of immigration; Economic impact of …
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Professor Armando Ibarra to speak on Dane County immigration issues
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 6:30–8:00 PM@ First Unitarian Society (900 University Bay Dr., Madison) | Zoom option available Join UW–Madison Professor Armando Ibarra, at the upcoming Dane County Immigration Issues forum hosted by the …
100th anniversary celebration dinner
A Tribute to the Past. A Toast to the Future. Friday, April 10, 2026 | @UW-Madison Pyle Center Alumni Lounge Join us for a celebratory dinner honoring a century of labor education and worker empowerment …
Fall 2025 Institutes now open for registration
School for Workers is excited to announce that registration is now open for our Fall 2025 institutes. This season’s lineup features in-depth, university-level courses on key labor topics. Courses are taught by experienced faculty and designed …
Honoring departing members and greeting new voices at the table
Labor Advisory Committee updates for the new fiscal year The Labor Advisory Committee plays a vital role in connecting educators, labor organizations, and students to ensure our programs remain relevant and high quality. Members represent …
FY26 department chair announcement
For the new fiscal year (July 1 – June 30), the School for Workers department has re-elected Professor Don Taylor as department chair. Professor Taylor will continue to oversee departmental activities, represent the department in …
Midwest School for Women Workers 2025 a success
Highlights from this year’s powerful gathering The 2025 Midwest School for Women Workers, hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School for Workers in partnership with UALE, brought together women workers from across the Midwest for …
Centennial Symposium celebrates 100 years of labor education
Join us on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 1–5 p.m. at the Pyle Center (AT&T Lounge) for a free public symposium celebrating the 100th anniversary of the School for Workers. This special event highlights the …
Inaugural Wisconsin Conference on Latino Arts and Culture highlights a range of electric artists, performers, speakers and scholars
The keynote lunch address on May 3 was “Voces Unbound: Immigration, protests, and the Power of Community Art” with UW-Madison professor Dr. Armando Ibarra…On May 2, a large protest for immigrant and worker rights occurred …
Those touched by asbestos share a cautionary tale about worker safety — and their fears of backsliding
Worker advocates said they fear the past is prologue as they discussed the history of corporate malfeasance in hiding the dangers of asbestos at a Bloomington plant. Ericka Wills is a labor activist and professor …