Community Impact
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Keynote Speech by Labor Studies Alum Jonny Gonzalez at the 2026 Spring Celebration
Jonny Gonzalez graduated from the University of Washington in 2023 with a double major in Political Science and Latin American & Caribbean… Read More -
In the Seattle Times: Eunice How, Bridges Center Alum and Lead Organizer for Unite Here Local 8
The World Cup is bringing much to Seattle: visitors from near and far, a spotlight on the world stage, six games at Lumen Field — and federal… Read More -
2026 Labor Studies Spring Celebration
The Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies hosted its second annual Spring Celebration on Thursday, June 4, in the Walker-Ames Room at Kane Hall… Read More -
Research Report: Using Creative Methods to Evaluate the Practice of Upcycling in Managing Textile Waste
Take Care, Repair, Rewear: Using Creative Methods to Evaluate the Practice of Upcycling in Managing Textile WasteReport written by Ellie Cleasby… Read More -
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Our Workplaces survey
Calling on union members to assist with a research project collaboration between the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, the Washington… Read More -
Apply Now! WSLC's Union Summer Internship
Are you or anyone you know interested in working for social change?Union Summer is the paid ($23/hour) summer internship program for people… Read More -
Students rally for May Day, call for labor rights and immigration protections
Zeke Cohn, Labor Studies scholarship recipient and a fourth-year student and member of Socialist Alternative, pointed to recent labor actions,… Read More -
Research Report: Precarious employment and evictions: qualitative study
This research was funded by the Washington State Labor Research Grant of the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies.Report written by grant… Read More -
The fight continues: a look at union efforts in Washington state - Cascade PBS speaks to Hedden, Associate Director of the Bridges Center
As major employers across the Northwest continue to slash staff and close stores, some workers allege those are a part of efforts to bust… Read More -
UW Library & Press workers rally for a fair contract
Two months past their contract expiration date, workers are protesting the university’s lack of movement at the bargaining table. Staff of UW… Read More