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Apprenticeship Programs Not Out of the Woods
On August 14, 2019, the Department of Labor cancelled a number of contracts with the North American Building Trades Union, along with other union-industry operated apprenticeship programs, that run apprenticeship training programs with DOL funding. …
Women come together to share, learn and develop as leaders at Midwest School for Women Workers
The Midwest School for Women Workers held its annual school this year at the Labor Center at the University of Iowa, July 23 – 27, 2019. Women from across the Midwestern states and from a …
Faculty Publish Article in Labor Studies Journal
The Recent Evolution of Wisconsin Public Worker Unionism since Act 10 By: David Nack, Michael Childers, Alexia Kulwiec and Armando Ibarra Read the full paper here. Listen to Professor Nack, interviewed by Ellen La Luzerne …
Armando Ibarra’s “Latino Question” Wins 2019 “Best Book in Latino Politics”
The Latino Caucus of the American Political Science Association has chosen CLS Director Armando Ibarra’s co-authored book The Latino Question: Politics, Laboring Classes, and the Next Left for the 2019 Best Book in Latino Politics …
Good Members Honor Picket Lines – and Other Important Matters for Building Trades Unions
By Alexia Kulwiec, Associate Professor Every so often, your union likely reminds you that “good members honor picket lines,” whether in a newsletter, on social media, or at union meetings. Yet when union members see …
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Intro to Worker’s Compensation | Sep 16-18
The rights and obligations of workers and employers related to worker’s compensation is continuously shifting. This course is intended to provide the basics of the ...
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Advanced Worker’s Compensation | Sep 19-20
Improve your skills in representing injured workers with an in-depth examination of filing claims and representing workers before administrative law judges. This course is intended ...
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I Just Got Elected – Now What? | Oct 7-9
Effective leadership is essential to the success of local unions. This class can help you make a quick transition into your role and make an ...
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