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Ericka Wills

Those touched by asbestos share a cautionary tale about worker safety — and their fears of backsliding

Posted on May 1, 2025

Worker advocates said they fear the past is prologue as they discussed the history of corporate malfeasance in hiding the dangers of asbestos at a Bloomington plant. Ericka Wills is a labor activist and professor …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged Ericka Wills, In the news

60th Anniversary of Enactment of the Selma to Montgomery March to end with rally

Posted on March 13, 2025

MONTGOMERY, AL–The 60th Anniversary reenactment of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March concludes Friday with a Rally for Voting Rights on the steps of the Alabama Capitol at 11:00 a.m., featuring national leaders speaking where …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged Ericka Wills, In the news

Labor Leaders Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Selma to Montgomery March

Posted on March 11, 2025

Montgomery, AL – Labor leaders, civil rights activists, and faith communities will gather on Friday, March 14, to mark the 60th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery march and “Bloody Sunday.” The event will take …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged Ericka Wills, In the news

Dr. Ericka Wills honored with Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Award

Posted on February 14, 2025

The UW-Madison School for Workers is proud to announce that Assistant Professor Ericka Wills has been awarded the Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Award by Illinois State University. This honor recognizes her unwavering commitment to workers’ …

Posted in School for Workers NewsTagged Ericka Wills, News

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin workers vote to unionize

Posted on February 28, 2024

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Workers voted to unionize on Feb. 8, according to the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Healthcare Professionals website. “When healthcare professionals are organizing, what they’re doing is creating a democratic structure within …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged Ericka Wills, In the news

Stop stock buybacks

Posted on May 26, 2023

An article written by Dr. Ericka Wills about the aviation unions’ No Stock Buybacks campaign, the issues the unions are standing up for, and where airlines’ record profits have been going. Stop Stock Buybacks | …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged Ericka Wills, In the news

Knights on strike in California

Posted on May 5, 2023

An article written by Dr. Ericka Wills looking at the assaults on strikers brought into public view and the challenges that members of Medieval Times Performers United (MTU)—representing actors, stunt performers, and stable hands—have faced …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged Ericka Wills, In the news, Resources

Announcing guest presenters Bucky Halker and Elise Bryant

Posted on March 7, 2023

Special guest presenters Bucky Halker and Elise Bryant will be speaking/performing at the upcoming Building Solidarity: Diversity, Engagement, and Inclusion through the Arts residential institute. Bucky is a folksinger, writer, rocker, scholar, labor songster, and …

Posted in School for Workers News, Upcoming ClassesTagged Ericka Wills, News

Registration extended – Building Solidarity institute

Posted on February 20, 2023

Registration for the upcoming Building Solidarity: Diversity, Engagement, and Inclusion through the Arts residential institute has been extended through Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Register now About the institute Mar 20 – 21 | Mon – …

Posted in School for Workers News, Upcoming ClassesTagged Ericka Wills, News

Today! Labor Forward with Jaz Brisack, Starbucks union leader

Posted on February 15, 2023

Get the link Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at noon (CT) we are welcoming Jaz Brisack, Starbucks union leader Join us today at noon for Labor Forward Forum featuring Jaz Brisack. Jaz was a leader in …

Posted in Labor Forward, School for Workers NewsTagged Ericka Wills, Labor Forward Forum, News
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