We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Midwest School for Women Workers, taking place June 19–22, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin! This year’s theme, Resilience in Action: Women Workers Lead the …
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MALC partners with School for Workers to offer community class
The Milwaukee Area Labor Council (MALC) is hosting a community class in partnership with the University of Wisconsin School for Workers. The session, Skills for the Collective Bargaining: Table Tactics, will be held on Wednesday, …
IBB 66th Annual Summer Institute registration opens
School for Workers and IBB International is partnering again for the annual IBB Summer Training Institutes. All IBB locals and lodges across the United States and Canada are encouraged to send their members to the …
Empowering workers: New resource page from School for Workers
School for Workers has launched a resource page to support working people, labor organizations, and community partners. This new platform offers a variety of educational materials, informational posts, links, and tools designed to promote workplace …
Free film screening and discussion: “U.S. Labor Then and Now” coming to Wausau
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School for Workers is hosting a free film screening and discussion event titled “U.S. Labor Then and Now” on March 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will …
School for Workers to host 2025 Midwest School for Women Workers
University of Wisconsin-Madison School for Workers will host the Midwest School for Women Workers (MSWW) Conference from June 19–22, 2025, in Madison, WI. This year’s gathering holds special significance as the School for Workers celebrates …
New report highlights urgent workplace safety concerns in Wisconsin
We are proud to release Listening to Wisconsin’s Workers, a comprehensive report that sheds light on pressing health and safety challenges faced by workers across various industries in the state. Conducted by Dr. Lola Loustaunau …
We’re hiring! Events Coordinator
The School for Workers at UW-Madison is looking for an Events Coordinator to join our team! This role offers the chance to take on diverse responsibilities, support impactful projects, and play a key role in …
Professor Ibarra joins panel discussion on ‘Separated’ at Havens Wright Center event
Social Cinema Series: Separated Marquee Cinema, Union South February 27, 2025 @ 6:30 pm Pre-screening Panel Discussion – 5PM – 6:15PM Immigrant Rights and Barriers to Migration in International Context Armando Ibarra (School for Workers, Chican@ & …
Dr. Ericka Wills honored with Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Award
The UW-Madison School for Workers is proud to announce that Assistant Professor Ericka Wills has been awarded the Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Award by Illinois State University. This honor recognizes her unwavering commitment to workers’ …