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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.

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

Announcing the 2019 winter-spring labor education program guide

Posted on November 27, 2018

School for Workers has announced the 2019 Winter-Spring Labor Education program schedule. Registration for all of the classes are now open. Click here for the printable winter-spring 2019 program flyer or click a class below for more …

Posted in School for Workers NewsTagged Labor Education, News

Dec 03-05 | Essentials of bargaining

Posted on October 22, 2018

Education for workplace democracy Dec 3-5 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | UW-Madison This comprehensive course provides an overview of the entire collective bargaining process. We begin with a focus on factors affecting collective bargaining outcomes. …

Posted in Registration closedTagged Labor Education, Registration Closed
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