Research
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Bridges Center Researcher Maya Cruz Promoted to Lead Research Analyst
Please join the Bridges Center in congratulating Maya Cruz on her promotion to Lead Research Analyst! Cruz began working as a Bridges Center… 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Research Director Rachel Erstad Joins the Washington State Women's Commission Committee
Bridges Center Research Director Rachel Erstad has joined the Washington State Women's Commission Economic Well-Being (EWB) Committee. The… 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 -
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 -
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 -
Empire of Tomorrow: Seattle and the Making of Global Capitalism, 1962-1983
Dr. Andrew Hedden, Associate Director of the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, received the inaugural Charles Bergquist Labor Research… Read More