Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies | College of Arts & Sciences - University of Washington

Anti-Sweatshop Rally

Engaging Students

Supporting labor education through courses, scholarships, and internships. Read More

SeaTac/Seattle Minimum Wage Project

Supporting Labor Research

Advancing knowledge and paving the way for social change across the globe. Read More

Building Community

Building a Community

Bringing together people from the university and the labor movement to exchange ideas and insights. Read More

Honoring a Legacy

Continuing in the path of Harry Bridges, founder and leader of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Read More

Union Summer

2018 Union Summer Internship - Apply by May 22, 2018

Labor Studies Students

Labor Studies Scholarships and Prizes - Apply by May 21, 2018

Latest News

Bridges Center Closed May 15 in Honor of UAW 4121 Strike

May 15, 2018

The Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies will close Tuesday, May 15 in honor of the day-long strike called by academic student employee union UAW 4121.

WORKING PAPER: Charles Bergquist on the History of the Colombian Left

May 08, 2018

The Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies is proud to present this recent historical essay written by Charles Bergquist, professor emeritus in History at the...

Upcoming Events

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Frank Jenkins, Jr.

Frank Jenkins Fellowship in Labor Studies

Honoring and preserving ILWU Local 19 leader Frank Jenkin, Jr.'s lifelong commitment to the causes of social and economic justice.Learn more

Futuristic Ocean City

Labor Archives of Washington

Working to preserve and make accessible the records of working people and their unions for future generations.Learn more

Labor Studies Students

Funding & Internships

Each year, the Bridges Center awards $100,000 or more to students and faculty at the University of Washington.Learn more