December 6, 2025 • 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Madison Labor Temple, Room 109 School for Workers is pleased to offer Advanced Steward Training: Assertive Problem Solving, a focused workshop designed to help stewards …
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School for Workers announces spring 2026 institutes
School for Workers is pleased to announce our Spring 2026 institutes, featuring three in-depth programs designed to strengthen worker and union capacity through high-quality labor education. This season’s lineup offers timely and practical learning opportunities …
School for Workers co-hosts visiting scholar session: Black Politics and Interracial Labor Solidarity
The School for Workers is proud to co-host Freedom Train: Black Politics and the Story of Interracial Labor Solidarity with the Havens Wright Center for Social Justice and the Department of African American Studies. Thursday, …
Registration extended: Worker’s Compensation institute
Good news! There’s still time to join us. Registration for the Workers’ Compensation Institute has been extended through October 31, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Wisconsin’s workers’ compensation system, learn …
Dr. Michael Childers receives 2025 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award
The School for Workers is proud to share that Dr. Michael Childers has been honored with the 2025 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award. This national recognition celebrates his dedication to lifelong learning and …
Professor Armando Ibarra to speak on Dane County immigration issues
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 6:30–8:00 PM@ First Unitarian Society (900 University Bay Dr., Madison) | Zoom option available Join UW–Madison Professor Armando Ibarra, at the upcoming Dane County Immigration Issues forum hosted by the …
100th anniversary celebration dinner
A Tribute to the Past. A Toast to the Future. Friday, April 10, 2026 | @UW-Madison Pyle Center Alumni Lounge Join us for a celebratory dinner honoring a century of labor education and worker empowerment …
Fall 2025 Institutes now open for registration
School for Workers is excited to announce that registration is now open for our Fall 2025 institutes. This season’s lineup features in-depth, university-level courses on key labor topics. Courses are taught by experienced faculty and designed …
Honoring departing members and greeting new voices at the table
Labor Advisory Committee updates for the new fiscal year The Labor Advisory Committee plays a vital role in connecting educators, labor organizations, and students to ensure our programs remain relevant and high quality. Members represent …
FY26 department chair announcement
For the new fiscal year (July 1 – June 30), the School for Workers department has re-elected Professor Don Taylor as department chair. Professor Taylor will continue to oversee departmental activities, represent the department in …