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An Ohio man was laid off shortly after moving to Wisconsin. How to protect yourself in an at-will state

Posted on November 21, 2023

An Ohio resident who moved to Milwaukee for a new job was laid off nine days later. An employment expert, Associate Professor Alexia Kulwiec, give Public Investigator some advice on protecting yourself. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged Alexia Kulwiec, In the news

Capital City Sunday: Rise in worker unrest

Posted on November 12, 2023

Hundreds of thousands of workers have gone on strike this year. That includes TruStage workers in Madison and Leinenkugel employees in Chippewa Falls. UW-Madison labor expert Michael Childers said that since the COVID-19 pandemic, worker perception has changed. …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers

Dane County approves $8 million for housing for immigrant dairy workers. Sheriff’s office will try to close language gaps.

Posted on November 10, 2023

County officials in Wisconsin approved reforms this week meant to respond to a ProPublica report on the flawed investigation into the 2019 death of a Nicaraguan boy on a dairy farm….It’s unknown how many provide …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged Alexia Kulwiec, Armando Ibarra, In the news

Pharmacy frustrations: Demands for more staff, better training grow louder

Posted on November 1, 2023

If you’ve been frustrated by long lines at the pharmacy, you are not alone. Pharmacists themselves are getting frustrated to the point of walking out across the country, and it’s being called “Pharmageddon.” Dr. Michael …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers

Wisconsin labor leaders say federal rule changes could help reverse declines in union membership

Posted on September 27, 2023

State labor leaders are hopeful that recent changes by the National Labor Relations Board make it easier for Wisconsinites to unionize, especially in the service industry. Dr. Michael Childers speaks with Wisconsin Public Radio about …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers

UAW workers now part of a string of strikes; how is it affecting the economy?

Posted on September 25, 2023

The United Auto Workers strike is the latest in a string of strikes by labor unions nationwide this summer. TMJ4 speaks with Professor Michael Childers about the strike. TMJ4 | UAW workers now part of …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers

In Focus: UW-Madison recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on September 24, 2023

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 …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged Armando Ibarra, In the news

UAW strike in Milwaukee and across the country has impacts on drivers, dealers in Wisconsin

Posted on September 22, 2023

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 …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers

Why UAW is striking against top automakers and what impact it could have

Posted on September 19, 2023

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 …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers

Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay

Posted on September 15, 2023

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, …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers
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