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In dark times, Labor Studies is looking bright
Published in The Dispatcher in December 2025. By April Rubio, Communications Coordinator for the Harry Bridges Center for Labor StudiesOn… Read More -
UW Labor Studies Research Clothing Consumption Survey
How does fast fashion brand transparency regarding labor practices affect consumer purchasing decisions? This study explores which factors … Read More -
Ave Starbucks baristas continue picketing, Rachel Erstad, Bridges Center Research Director, weighs in on union activity
Rachel Erstad, the research director at the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, explained that the nationwide action represents an exciting… Read More -
Community philanthropy allows WSLRG recipient and PhD student Ally Clonch to continue impactful research despite uncertain funding
A gift from the Seattle branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will support graduate student research within the… Read More -
2025 Distinguished Labor Studies Alumni Award - Corina Yballa
Labor Studies at the University of Washington provides a unique place for students to learn about their rights and power as workers. After… Read More -
Announcing 2025-2026 Washington State Labor Research Grant Recipients
Awarded to University of Washington faculty and advanced graduate students, the Washington State Labor Grants are designed to support policy… Read More -
Announcing 2025-2026 Graduate Labor Research Grant Recipients
Each year, the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies awards thousands of dollars in research funding to University of Washington graduate… Read More -
2025-2026 Labor Studies Scholarships and Prizes
Each year, the Harry Bridges Center awards thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants to support inspiring scholars and activists who are… Read More -
Javier Silva, recipient of the 2022-2023 Domingo and Viernes Scholarship, collaborates on wildfire smoke research with DEOHS
Javier Silva, the recipient of the Silme Domingo and Gene Viernes Scholarship in 2022-2023, collaborated on a research project with the… Read More -
Jeehyun Lee, recipient of the 2021-2022 Bergquist Research Grant, publishes manuscript in Communications Journal
The Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies established the Charles Bergquist Labor Research Grant in 2020 to honor the memory of Bergquist, UW… Read More