Undocumented immigrants in the state can own and register their vehicles, but they aren’t allowed to drive them, forcing many farm workers to risk fines and arrest. Determining how many of Wisconsin’s dairy workers are …
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School for Workers releases new Dairy Workers Study
Wisconsin dairy workers face unique hardships caused by this industry’s year-round work demands, danger in its occupations, placement of farms in mostly rural and isolated regions, and its dependence on a racialized, predominantly Latin American immigrant and mostly unauthorized workforce.
School for Workers partnered with Legal Action of Wisconsin Farmworker Project to identify this population’s key priorities, strengths, and needs and to provide recommendations on how the Farmworker Project could better support dairy farmworker communities.
Professor Ibarra receives Villas Distinguished Achievement Professorship
Congratulations to Professor Armando Ibarra, one of the thirteen professors who were named to Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorships. The award recognizes distinguished scholarship as well as standout efforts in teaching and service. The professorship provides …
Labor Forward on Apr 19 with Christine Neumann-Ortiz
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at noon (CT) Register now Join us for the next Labor Forward Forum featuring Christine Neumann-Ortiz founding Executive Director of Voces de la Frontera and Voces de la Frontera Action. Professor …
Professor Armando Ibarra recognized as 2023 Distinguished Alumni Honoree at CSU
Professor Armando Ibarra was recognized as a 2023 Distinguished Alumni Honoree at California State University (CSU). Ibarra earned his degrees in Sociology and Spanish, from CSU in 1999; and his MA, Public Administration in 2002 …
Labor Forward on Oct 19 with Worker Justice Wisconsin
Register now Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022, at noon we are welcoming Worker Justice Wisconsin. Join us for this month’s Labor Forward Forum. The forum is a free, online series held on the third Wednesday of …
Professor Ibarra honored with Joe Rody Labor Rights Award
Congratulations Professor Armando Ibarra who was honored with the Joe Rody Labor Rights Award at the Voces de la Frontera Gala on Friday, September 16, 2022. Voces de la Frontera stated: Armando has shown his …
Labor activist Jesús Salas guest for Labor Forward on Mar 16
Join us for this month’s Labor Forward Forum. The forum is a free, online series held on the third Wednesday of the month from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. Each month, a School for Workers faculty …
Help develop worker safety and health curriculum that will prevent the spread of COVID-19 at worksites
Faculty Armando Ibarra and Alexia Kulwiec have been awarded funding through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to further their work in helping to prevent the spread …
Professor Ibarra selected for Sally Sunde Family Advocate Award
At the Community Shares of Wisconsin 50th anniversary celebration, Professor Armando Ibarra will receive the Sally Sunde Family Advocate Award. Nominated by Voces de la Frontera, the award is given annually to an individual whose work …