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 …
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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 …
Registration now open for Midwest School for Women Workers 2025
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 …
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 …