Supporting labor education through courses, scholarships, and internships.
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Advancing knowledge and paving the way for social change across the globe.
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Continuing in the path of Harry Bridges, founder and leader of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
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Connecting with the local labor community and organizations through student internships, research, and events.
Learn MoreNew Report Explores Women’s Representation and Retention in WA’s Skilled
Posted 09/15/2026
Research Director Rachel Erstad, a member of the Washington State Women’s Commission Economic Well-Being Committee, collaborated with other committee
Read MorePosted 08/20/2026
Women on the Waterfront Oral History Project by Alison Steichen Published on The Dispatcher July/August 2026. In 2025, I founded the Women on the
Read MoreOn The Stand: Migrant fishers’ “Rights on the Line”
Posted 08/19/2026
A new report from the Harry Bridges Center examines the working conditions of migrant fishers coming through Washington state ports
Read MoreResearch Director Rachel Erstad, a member of the Washington State Women’s Commission Economic Well-Being Committee, collaborated with other committee...
This project examines the working experiences of migrant fishers who have docked or offloaded catch in Washington state ports. It is a mixed methods...
A new course for Spring 2027 in collaboration with the Washington Labor Education and Research Center: Labor History of the Pacific Northwest
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