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Labor Forward presses pause for summer break

Posted on May 22, 2023

Labor Forward, a monthly live-stream interview series hosted by School for Workers, will not be scheduled during the summer. The free program will return in September 2023.

Posted in Labor Forward, School for Workers NewsTagged Labor Forward Forum, News

Steward Training series in Madison – Registration extended!

Posted on May 5, 2023

In three Thursday night sessions, you will sharpen and deepen your stewardship skills and improve your effectiveness as a leader.  Class topics will include: The role of a union steward Using the contract to represent …

Posted in Community Class, School for Workers NewsTagged Alexia Kulwiec, Community Classes, News

Professor Ibarra receives Villas Distinguished Achievement Professorship

Posted on April 11, 2023

Congratulations to Professor Armando Ibarra, one of the thirteen professors who were named to Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorships. The award recognizes distinguished scholarship as well as standout efforts in teaching and service. The professorship provides …

Posted in School for Workers NewsTagged Armando Ibarra, News

School for Workers co-hosts Labor Spring 2023 event

Posted on April 10, 2023

Saturday, April 22, 11 AM-2 PM (US CT) The Crossing, 1127 University Ave. Madison, WI Register Here The past few years have seen an upsurge in labor organizing across the US, as workers have demanded …

Posted in Community Class, School for Workers NewsTagged Community Classes, News

Labor Forward on Apr 19 with Christine Neumann-Ortiz

Posted on March 30, 2023

Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at noon (CT)  Register now Join us for the next Labor Forward Forum featuring Christine Neumann-Ortiz founding Executive Director of Voces de la Frontera and Voces de la Frontera Action. Professor …

Posted in Labor Forward, School for Workers NewsTagged Armando Ibarra, Labor Forward Forum, News

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

Today! Labor Forward: Struggling for hours and safety

Posted on March 15, 2023

Analyzing the strike of tire workers in foreign controlled plants in Argentina Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at noon (CT)  Register now Join us today at noon for the Labor Forward forum featuring Professor Paula Varela, …

Posted in Labor Forward, School for Workers NewsTagged Labor Forward Forum, Lola Loustaunau, News

Registration extended – Grievance Arbitration institute

Posted on March 14, 2023

The registration for Grievance Arbitration residential institute has been extended through Monday, April 3, 2023. Register now About Apr 10 – 14 | Mon – Thu, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Fri, 8:30 a.m. …

Posted in School for Workers News, Upcoming ClassesTagged Alexia Kulwiec, News

Making Trouble: A Book Talk with Frank Emspak

Posted on March 13, 2023

Book talk March 22, 2023 | 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm | @ the UW-Madison Memorial Union Free and open to the public. Frank Emspak, union activist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin …

Posted in School for Workers NewsTagged News
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