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, …
School for Workers News
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 …
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 …