On Wednesday, April 29th Professor David Nack held a virtual mini-session on Facebook Live discussing Wisconsin Labor History. Several resources were noted during the session and are listed below for you. You can also view the …
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May Virtual Mini-Sessions Announced
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 …
Supplemental Resources | Virtual Mini-Session: Voting in a Pandemic
On Wednesday, April 22nd Professor Michael Childers held a virtual mini-session on Facebook Live, discussing voting in a pandemic. Several resources were noted during the session and are listed below for you. You can also …
Wisconsin Labor History: An Epic Story
The labor movement has deep roots in Wisconsin’s history. Beginning in the nineteenth century, as the state emerged as an industrial powerhouse, how workers and organized labor in Wisconsin have fared, and what they have …
Guidance for Unions & Workers in COVID-19
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 …
NEW! Virtual Mini-Sessions
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 …
Legal Rights for Workers During COVID-19
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 …
Faculty Publish Article in Labor Studies Journal
The Recent Evolution of Wisconsin Public Worker Unionism since Act 10 By: David Nack, Michael Childers, Alexia Kulwiec and Armando Ibarra Read the full paper here. Listen to Professor Nack, interviewed by Allen Ruff on …
Some Answered Questions Regarding the FMLA
By: Associate Professor Alexia Kulwiec, JD I recently had the opportunity to conduct a two-day training at the UW School for Workers regarding the Family Medical Leave Act, or FMLA. This training provided participants the …
Lessons Learned: Wisconsin Public Worker Unions Under Act 10, and the Janus Decision
Last year’s U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME represents another in a long line of legal and legislative blows against organized labor, particularly in the public sector. The implications of that decision will …