In the Press
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More than a warehouse: The Labor Archives of Washington is a living weapon for solidarity
Written by Conor M. Casey for The Stand: For over a century, the workers of the Pacific Northwest have built unions, walked picket lines, and… Read More -
Tip theft, harassment, and unsafe working conditions: An inside look at student labor exploitation on the Ave
Maya Cruz, researcher at the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, explained the essence of unionization. “You have the right to… 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 -
Why the '996' Schedule is Capturing the Interest of Silicon Valley Leadership with Bridges Center Faculty Associate Margaret O'Mara
The "996" schedule is 12-hour shifts, 6 days a week and it's captivated Silicon Valley tech leaders. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with academic… 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 -
New Report Collaboration with the Center of Human Rights: Gross Human Rights Violations in Washington State
The Bridges Center is proud to have provided research support to the Center for Human Rights’ critically important report … 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 -
Featured on The Seattle Times: former Bridges Chair James Gregory quoted on "The Ghosts of Seattle's Reinvented Waterfront"
To understand Seattle’s past and present — what makes this city special and why — you have to understand the story of the… Read More -
Featured on The Seattle Times: Op-ed by Bridges Center Faculty Associate Margaret Perez Brower
This Op-Ed in The Seattle Times details the mobilization of Renton residents with a demonstration held on June 25, to protest the Renton School… Read More -
Featured on The Stand: UW Advising Staff Win Their Union
Over 500 advising staff across the University of Washington system have voted to join SEIU Local 925, the union announced on Thursday. Advising… Read More