Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. | Elvehjem Building, Room L140 | Free and open to all
Armando Ibarra
Labor organizing in higher ed and beyond
Join the CSUDH Labor Studies Department for a discussion of the recent CFA strike, Starbucks labor organizing, and immigrant worker rights with national labor experts: Prof. Armando Ibarra, Wisconsin School for Workers & Prof. John …
As Madison’s Latino community expands, so does Centro Hispano’s role
The Madison-based nonprofit has been a vital resource for the Latino community, helping people with job training, legal matters and education for children. The organization is often the first stop for Latino folks arriving in …
Dane County approves $8 million for housing for immigrant dairy workers. Sheriff’s office will try to close language gaps.
County officials in Wisconsin approved reforms this week meant to respond to a ProPublica report on the flawed investigation into the 2019 death of a Nicaraguan boy on a dairy farm….It’s unknown how many provide …
In Focus: UW-Madison recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
UW-Madison is hosting events to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month. Armando Ibarra, a professor in the School for Workers at UW-Madison, said he’s noticed a growing Hispanic and Latino population on campus as the Hispanic population …
Wisconsin’s dairy industry relies on undocumented immigrants, but the state won’t let them legally drive
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 …
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 …