Free, online event on Feb 5 presented by the UW-Madison Havens Wright Center for Social Justice Visiting Scholars Program in collaboration with the Center for the Humanities and the School for Workers at UW-Madison.
School for Workers News
Registration extended for Grievance Arbitration Institute — Now open until Feb 2
There is still time to register for the upcoming Grievance Arbitration Institute—registration has been extended to February 2. The class begins soon, running February 17–20, so don’t miss your chance to participate. This course, offered …
Professor Ibarra Appointed to Wisconsin Governor’s Council on Migrant Labor
The School for Workers is proud to announce that Professor Armando Ibarra has been appointed by Governor Tony Evers as a Migrant Representative on the Governor’s Council on Migrant Labor. The appointment became effective on …
Advanced Steward Training: Assertive Problem Solving
December 6, 2025 • 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Madison Labor Temple, Room 109 School for Workers is pleased to offer Advanced Steward Training: Assertive Problem Solving, a focused workshop designed to help stewards …
School for Workers announces spring 2026 institutes
School for Workers is pleased to announce our Spring 2026 institutes, featuring three in-depth programs designed to strengthen worker and union capacity through high-quality labor education. This season’s lineup offers timely and practical learning opportunities …
School for Workers co-hosts visiting scholar session: Black Politics and Interracial Labor Solidarity
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, …
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 …