Flyer, Worker Protections and the Family and Medical Leave Act | Feb 26–27
Printable flyer for Winter and Spring 2020 program Worker Protections and the Family and Medical Leave Act, Feb 26–27.
File: Flyer-FY20-Spring-Worker-Protections-FMLA-2.pdfDocuments Page
Folleto español
Folleto de la School for Workers en español.
File: School-for-Workers-Brochure-Spanish-Final.pdfFunctions of a Union
A simple way to describe what a union does through the union triangle model.
File: FY24-Resource-flyer-Functions-of-a-union.pdfI Just Got Elected – Now What? | Oct 7-9
Printable flyer for Fall 2019 I Just Got Elected-Now What? class
File: Fall-2019-I-Just-Got-Elected-Now-What-5.pdfIntro to Worker’s Compensation | Sep 16-18
Printable flyer for Fall 2019 Intro to Worker's Compensation class
File: Fall-2019-Intro-to-Workers-Comp-5.pdfIntro to Worker’s Compensation fall 2023 flyer
Intro to Worker's Compensation fall 2023 flyer
File: Intro-to-Workers-Comp-flyer-fall-2023.pdfJan 14-15 | Web tools for union effectiveness
Class flyer for Web Tools for Union Effectiveness
File: 2019-SPRING-FULLPAGE-FLYER-WEB-TOOLS-FOR-UNION-EFFECTIVENESS-3.pdfLabor Law for Building Trades | Nov 4-6
Printable flyer for Fall 2019 Labor Law for Building Trades class
File: Fall-2019-Labor-Law-for-the-Building-Trades-14.pdfLegal Rights for Workers during COVID-19 2021
An updated booklet for 2021 workers facing COVID-19 in the workplace.
File: 02_01_21-COVID-19-Legal-Rights-Booklet-1.pdfListening to Wisconsin’s Workers
Listening to Wisconsin’s Workers, is 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 of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School for Workers, the study was supported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and gathered firsthand accounts from workers in manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and other sectors.
The report reveals significant concerns, including understaffing, inadequate training, lack of safety equipment, and long, unpredictable work hours that contribute to workplace injuries and health risks. Workers also cited barriers to reporting safety violations due to fear of retaliation, as well as difficulties in accessing medical care and navigating the workers’ compensation system.
Among the key recommendations, the report calls for stronger enforcement of safety regulations, improved training programs, and policies that center workers’ voices in decision-making. The findings underscore the urgent need for systemic reforms to ensure safer and healthier workplaces for Wisconsin’s workforce.
File: Listening-to-Wisconsins-Workers-final-draft-with-references.pdf
A cross-sectoral analysis of health and safety challenges and experiences
Author: Lola Loustaunau
Listening to Wi
sconsin’s Workers is 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 of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School for Workers, the study was supported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and gathered firsthand accounts from workers in manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and other sectors.
The report reveals significant concerns, including understaffing, inadequate training, lack of safety equipment, and long, unpredictable work hours that contribute to workplace injuries and health risks. Workers also cited barriers to reporting safety violations due to fear of retaliation, as well as difficulties in accessing medical care and navigating the workers’ compensation system.
Among the key recommendations, the report calls for stronger enforcement of safety regulations, improved training programs, and policies that center workers’ voices in decision-making. The findings underscore the urgent need for systemic reforms to ensure safer and healthier workplaces for Wisconsin’s workforce.