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Labor Education

On-campus in Madison, Wisconsin, labor education classes are offered year-round and last from two to five days. Every program is a high-quality noncredit course taught by university faculty.

Worker’s Compensation Community Class in the Fox Valley

Posted on March 22, 2023

The Fox Valley Area Labor Council is sponsoring a Worker’s Compensation Training taught by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School for Workers. You will learn about: The basics of Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation law and recent updates …

Posted in Community Class, School for Workers News, Upcoming ClassesTagged Alexia Kulwiec, Community Classes, Labor Education, News

IBB 64th annual Summer Training registration opens

Posted on March 21, 2023

School for Workers and IBB International is partnering again for the annual IBB Summer Training Institutes. All IBB locals and lodges across the United States and Canada are encouraged to send their members to the …

Posted in School for Workers NewsTagged Labor Education, News

School for Workers co-sponsors visiting scholar Kim Moody 11/17/22

Posted on September 20, 2022

The UW-Madison Havens Wright Center for Social Justice Visiting Scholars Program lecture series brings distinguished critical scholars and activists from around the world to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to deliver lectures in virtual and in-person settings. …

Posted in Community Class, School for Workers NewsTagged Labor Education, News, Virtual Mini-Session

Announcing May 19th Labor Forward: featuring AFGE leaders on union rights at the veterans administration

Posted on April 28, 2021

In May 2018, the former administration issued several executive orders restricting the ability of federal employee unions to function, including their ability to represent employees on work time, and the right to have a union …

Posted in Online Session, School for Workers News, Virtual Mini-SessionTagged Labor Education, Labor Forward Forum, Virtual Mini-Session

June Virtual Mini-Sessions Announced

Posted on May 29, 2020

School for Workers faculty will continue to stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic empowering workers to solve problems and realize opportunities in the …

Posted in Labor Education, School for Workers NewsTagged Labor Education, News, Resources

Webinar Series | The NLRB and the Changing Law

Posted on May 28, 2020

There is still time to register for this three-part series webinar! The National Labor Relations Board’s interpretation of the National Labor Relations Act typically changes through proceedings brought before the Board and more recently through …

Posted in Labor Education, Online Session, Registration Open, School for Workers NewsTagged Labor Education, News

May Virtual Mini-Sessions Announced

Posted on April 27, 2020

School for Workers faculty will continue to stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic empowering workers to solve problems and realize opportunities in the …

Posted in Labor Education, School for Workers NewsTagged Labor Education, News, Resources

Guidance for Unions & Workers in COVID-19

Posted on April 6, 2020

The COVID-19 public health emergency raises critical issues for workers and unions. It is important to take steps right away to protect ourselves, our coworkers, and our customers. School for Workers is offering COVID-19 Guidance …

Posted in COVID-19, School for Workers NewsTagged Labor Education, News, Resources

NEW! Virtual Mini-Sessions

Posted on April 2, 2020

School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic empowering workers to solve problems and realize opportunities in the workplace. Check …

Posted in Labor Education, School for Workers NewsTagged Labor Education, News, Resources

Legal Rights for Workers During COVID-19

Posted on April 1, 2020

School for Workers is offering COVID-19 Legal Rights for Workers information sheets and a booklet as a resource for Wisconsin workers. The school is continually working to analyze and summarize legal developments during the COVID-19 …

Posted in COVID-19, School for Workers NewsTagged Labor Education, News, Resources
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