School for Workers is working with the UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies to offer an online community course this fall. Introduction to U.S. Labor and Employment Law will explore the history and context that created …
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NLRB rules that employers can fire employees for abusive or offensive remarks – even those made during protected concerted activity
For decades, the NLRB and the courts have recognized that the unequal position of employees and their employer creates strong feelings and that shop talk is not the language of “polite society.” Until now, offensive …
Fall 2020 Institutes go online
School for Workers is dedicated to advancing the empowerment of workers. To ensure workers, union members, officers and staff are able to access knowledge and skills through the school, fall 2020 institutes will be held …
School for Workers stands in opposition to the SEVP modifications
Re: Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) modifications U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Chancellor@wisc.edu Chancellor Blank Office of the Chancellor 161 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive Madison WI 53706 July 10, 2020 Chancellor Blank: The …
Virtual Mini-Session Video: American Healthcare in the Era of COVID-19
Due to technical difficulties, we weren’t able to hold our Virtual Mini-Session on American Healthcare in the Era of COVID-19 in June. But now the video is available for you! How does American health care …
Transition at the School for Workers
Letter from new Director Alexia Kulwiec Greetings to the School for Workers’ greater community: I hope that this notice finds you well. These continue to be challenging times of great change, and I remain hopeful …
Latino Voices: State of Latinos Webinar
July 14th, 6-7:30pm (CST) School for Workers is proud to co-host Latino Voices: State of Latinos Webinar with UFCW United Latinos on July 14th, 6-7:30pm (CST). This webinar will tackle the social, political, labor, and …
Virtual Mini-Sessions on Pause
The School for Workers Virtual Mini-Sessions will no longer be held weekly during the summer. We are working on continuing classes free of charge, moving beyond Facebook Live to a more interactive webinar format. Stay …
TODAY! Virtual Mini-Session: Past Practice Grievances
School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic. Past Practice Grievances | Wed, June 24 @ Noon on School for Worker’s …
TODAY! Virtual Mini-Session: American Health Care in the Era of COVID-19
Our apologies but the virtual mini-session today will have to be rescheduled due to technical difficulties. We’ll keep you posted on when to expect Professor Nack’s discussion on American Health Care in the Era of …