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NLRB rules that employers can fire employees for abusive or offensive remarks – even those made during protected concerted activity

Posted on July 22, 2020

For decades, the NLRB and the courts have recognized that the unequal position of employees and their employer creates strong feelings and that shop talk is not the language of “polite society.” Until now, offensive …

Posted in School for Workers NewsTagged News

Virtual Mini-Session Video: American Healthcare in the Era of COVID-19

Posted on July 2, 2020

Due to technical difficulties, we weren’t able to hold our Virtual Mini-Session on American Healthcare in the Era of COVID-19 in June. But now the video is available for you! How does American health care …

Posted in COVID-19, School for Workers News, Virtual Mini-SessionTagged David Nack, News, Virtual Mini-Session

Transition at the School for Workers

Posted on July 1, 2020

Letter from new Director Alexia Kulwiec Greetings to the School for Workers’ greater community: I hope that this notice finds you well. These continue to be challenging times of great change, and I remain hopeful …

Posted in School for Workers NewsTagged Alexia Kulwiec, News

Latino Voices: State of Latinos Webinar

Posted on June 30, 2020

July 14th, 6-7:30pm (CST) School for Workers is proud to co-host Latino Voices: State of Latinos Webinar with UFCW United Latinos on July 14th, 6-7:30pm (CST). This webinar will tackle the social, political, labor, and …

Posted in Online Session, Registration Open, School for Workers News, Upcoming ClassesTagged Armando Ibarra, Community Classes, News

Virtual Mini-Sessions on Pause

Posted on June 25, 2020

The School for Workers Virtual Mini-Sessions will no longer be held weekly during the summer. We are working on continuing classes free of charge, moving beyond Facebook Live to a more interactive webinar format. Stay …

Posted in School for Workers NewsTagged News, Virtual Mini-Session

TODAY! Virtual Mini-Session: Past Practice Grievances

Posted on June 24, 2020

School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic. Past Practice Grievances | Wed, June 24 @ Noon on School for Worker’s …

Posted in School for Workers News, Virtual Mini-SessionTagged Don Taylor, News, Virtual Mini-Session

TODAY! Virtual Mini-Session: American Health Care in the Era of COVID-19

Posted on June 17, 2020

Our apologies but the virtual mini-session today will have to be rescheduled due to technical difficulties. We’ll keep you posted on when to expect Professor Nack’s discussion on American Health Care in the Era of …

Posted in COVID-19, School for Workers News, Virtual Mini-SessionTagged David Nack, News, Virtual Mini-Session

Associate Professor Kulwiec Examines the Health of the U.S. Meat Processing System

Posted on June 12, 2020

Associate Professor Alexia Kulwiec‘s essay “Give Meat a Chance” was featured in Food Safety News on June 8, 2020. Kulwiec examines the U.S. meat supply and how current systems are not healthy for workers, stability …

Posted in School for Workers NewsTagged Alexia Kulwiec, News

TODAY! Virtual Mini-Session: Wisconsin Worker’s Comp

Posted on June 10, 2020

School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic. Wisconsin Worker’s Comp | Wed, June 10 @ Noon on School for Worker’s …

Posted in School for Workers News, Virtual Mini-SessionTagged Alexia Kulwiec, News, Virtual Mini-Session

TODAY! Virtual Mini-Session: Q&A with Faculty

Posted on June 3, 2020

School for Workers faculty will stream live on Facebook every Wednesday at noon central time. Every week will focus on a different topic. Q&A with Faculty | Wed, June 3 @ Noon on School for Worker’s …

Posted in School for Workers News, Virtual Mini-SessionTagged Alexia Kulwiec, News, Virtual Mini-Session
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