Join us for the free event U.S. Labor Then and Now, a timely look at how past movements connect to current challenges and opportunities for workers. We’ll explore these themes through curated films and short video clips, followed by guided discussion.
Community Classes
In partnership with community groups, classes are offered throughout Wisconsin. Programs reflect the needs of the area and are open to all students who wish to expand their knowledge about the world of work.
Visiting Scholars Program: The Production of Things – From Lean Production to Artificial Intelligence & Worker Resistance
Free, online event on Feb 5 presented by the UW-Madison Havens Wright Center for Social Justice Visiting Scholars Program in collaboration with the Center for the Humanities and the School for Workers at UW-Madison.
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, …
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 co-host film screening of Union Mar 13, 2025
School for Workers is excited to collaborate with The Havens Wright Center for Social Justice and the South Central Federation of Labor (SCFL) to bring the film screening of Union. The free event is at the …
School for Workers co-hosts Oct 10th visiting scholars program
Practical Radicals: How Oppressed People Change the World Online, Zoom October 10, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Register here The Visiting Scholars Program (VSP) lecture series brings distinguished critical scholars and activists from around …
Steward Workshop hosted by SCFL
South Central Federation of Labor and School for Workers has partnered to offer a Steward Workshop on April 13, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Madison Labor Temple. This workshop is for …
Visiting scholar Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party
How We Save Us: Rethinking Strategy and Collective Action in US Politics presented on January 30, 2024 @ 2:00 p.m. in-person or online. This free event is in collaboration with the host UW-Madison The Havens Wright Center for Social Justice. Pre-registration is required.
Steward Training series in Madison – Registration extended!
In three Thursday night sessions, you will sharpen and deepen your stewardship skills and improve your effectiveness as a leader. Class topics will include: The role of a union steward Using the contract to represent …
School for Workers co-hosts Labor Spring 2023 event
Saturday, April 22, 11 AM-2 PM (US CT) The Crossing, 1127 University Ave. Madison, WI Register Here The past few years have seen an upsurge in labor organizing across the US, as workers have demanded …