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

Honoring a Legacy

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

Engaging Care Series

Now Posted: Labor Studies Courses for Summer/Fall 2021

Labor Studies Books

Up to $15k Available For Labor Policy Research - Apply By May 24

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Community Participants Sought for "Labor Stories During Pandemic Times"

May 03, 2021

Join the "Labor Stories During Pandemic Times" class at University of Washington Bothell for three synchronous speculative storytelling sessions . Speculative storytelling uses speculation or... Read More

Labor Award Recipients - Student Updates

April 17, 2021

We are excited to share updates regarding the 2020-2021 Labor Award recipients. These students have had to pursue their academic and career goals in times unlike any other, yet they have continued to push forward with the labor movement.

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ILWU: Stop Police Terror

Taking Action for Black Lives

In only a few short weeks, the renewed Movement for Black Lives has swept the United States and the globe.Learn more

Bridges Center Staff Working Remotely

Labor Responds to COVID-19

Learn how students, faculty, workers and activists are centering labor as they respond to the COVID-19 crisis.Learn more

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Labor Archives of Washington

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