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 …
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Stop stock buybacks
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 | …
Knights on strike in California
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 …
Announcing guest presenters Bucky Halker and Elise Bryant
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 …
Registration extended – Building Solidarity institute
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 – …
Today! Labor Forward with Jaz Brisack, Starbucks union leader
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 …
Dr. Ericka Wills speaking engagements in Illinois
Assistant Professor Ericka Wills was featured by Illinois State University in anticipation of her upcoming speaking engagements. Monday, February 27, at 2 p.m. at the Illinois State University Multicultural Center, Ericka will present “Women’s Crucial …
Labor Forward on Feb 15 with Jaz Brisack, Starbucks union leader
Register now Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at noon (CT) we are welcoming Jaz Brisack, Starbucks union leader Join us for the next Labor Forward Forum featuring Jaz Brisack, Starbucks illegally terminated union leader. The forum …
Labor is demanding an end to wall street stock buybacks
By: Dr. Ericka Wills As gas prices at the pump continued to make national news and undercut voters’ confidence in the economy, Shell plc announced $4 billion in stock buybacks and increased dividend payments to …
An interview with new faculty member Dr. Ericka Wills
Dr. Ericka Wills joins School for Workers faculty This summer, UW–Madison Continuing Studies was pleased to welcome Dr. Ericka Wills to its School for Workers, where she offers courses in labor history, globalization, labor film, …