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 …
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60th Anniversary of Enactment of the Selma to Montgomery March to end with rally
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 …
Labor Leaders Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Selma to Montgomery March
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 …
Dr. Ericka Wills honored with Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Award
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’ …
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin workers vote to unionize
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 …
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 …