As we are on the brink of yet another strike (this time with the United Auto Workers), the Summer of Strikes rages on. Michael Childers, Professor at School for Workers, speaks with As Goes Wisconsin …
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Actors join writers striking in Hollywood
Nearly a week into a SAG-AFTRA actors strike, Dr. Michael Childers speaks with WPR host Rob Ferrett on what asks the actors have, why they joined the writers already on strike, and how this could all …
Beat the heat
Professor Michael Childers speaks with Planet Magazine about the dangers of heat stress for workers. Beat the Heat | Planet Magazine Interviews: Michael Childers Read the articlea
Understanding the Writers Guild of America strike and its impact
WPR talks with a UW-Madison School for Workers Professor Michael Childers and an entertainment reporter about the latest in the second week of a massive Hollywood writers strike. Understanding the Writers Guild of America strike …
Writers’ strike fallout
UW Madison professor Dr. Michael Childers addresses how streaming services impacted the Writers Guild of America Strike and where the strike goes from here. Writers’ Strike Fallout | WISN 12 News Interview: Dr. Michael Childers …
How will writers’ strike affect your favorite shows?
Michael Childers from the Department of Labor Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison joins Live at Four to discuss the writers’ strike that could impact your favorite shows. How will writers’ strike affect your favorite …
Labor Forward on Jan 18 with Frank Emspak
Register now Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at noon (CT) we are welcoming Frank Emspak, School for Workers emeritus faculty Join us for the next Labor Forward Forum featuring Frank Emspak, School for Workers emeritus faculty …
Labor Forward on Nov 16 with United Mine Workers of America
Register now Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at noon (CT) we are welcoming Phil Smith, United Mine Workers of America Chief of Staff Join us for the next Labor Forward Forum featuring Phil Smith, United Mine …
FY23 department chair announcement
For the new fiscal year starting July 1, 2022, the School for Workers department has decided to elect Professor Michael Childers and Associate Professor Alexia Kulwiec as department co-chairs.
Labor Forward on May 18 with UW Health Nurses
Register now Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at noon we are welcoming UW Health Nurses. Join us for this month’s Labor Forward Forum. The forum is a free, online series held on the third Wednesday of …