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Spring 2026 BAM Labor Internship Application is Now Open!
Posted 01/06/2026
The Building a Movement Labor (BAM) Internship is a paid internship program that connects undergraduate students at the University of Washington with
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More than a warehouse: The Labor Archives of Washington
Posted 12/16/2025
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 fought
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UW Labor Studies Research Clothing Consumption Survey
Posted 12/09/2025
How does fast fashion brand transparency regarding labor practices affect consumer purchasing decisions? This study explores which factors – including
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Tip theft, harassment, and unsafe working conditions: An inside look at
Posted 12/08/2025
Maya Cruz, researcher at the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, explained the essence of unionization. “You have the right to organize, and it
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Ave Starbucks baristas continue picketing, Rachel Erstad, Bridges Center
Posted 11/20/2025
Rachel Erstad, the research director at the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, explained that the nationwide action represents an exciting
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Why the '996' Schedule is Capturing the Interest of Silicon Va
Posted 11/04/2025
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 Margaret
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Community philanthropy allows WSLRG recipient and PhD student Ally Clonc
Posted 10/29/2025
A gift from the Seattle branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will support graduate student research within the Department of
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2025 Distinguished Labor Studies Alumni Award - Corina Yballa
Posted 10/19/2025
Labor Studies at the University of Washington provides a unique place for students to learn about their rights and power as workers. After graduation
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Apply now for WSLC’s 2026 Legislative Internship
Posted 10/13/2025
The state’s largest labor organization is hiring an intern to support the Council’s policy work in the upcoming legislative session
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In Memory of Kent Wong, Labor Leader, Mentor, and Friend
Posted 10/09/2025
Pictured: Kent Wong delivers a keynote address at the Re-Imagining Solidarity conference, organized by the Harry Bridges Center on March 10, 2018, at
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Announcing 2025-2026 Washington State Labor Research Grant Recipients
Posted 10/02/2025
Awarded to University of Washington faculty and advanced graduate students, the Washington State Labor Grants are designed to support policy-oriented
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We're Hiring! Bridges Center Student Staff for 2025-2026
Posted 09/24/2025
The Harry Bridges Center seeks undergraduate students for assistant positions in outreach for the 2025-2026 academic year The Harry Bridges Center for
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Research Director Rachel Erstad Joins the Washington State Women's
Posted 09/18/2025
Bridges Center Research Director Rachel Erstad has joined the Washington State Women's Commission Economic Well-Being (EWB) Committee. The Washington
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Announcing 2025-2026 Graduate Labor Research Grant Recipients
Posted 09/09/2025
Each year, the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies awards thousands of dollars in research funding to University of Washington graduate students
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2025-2026 Labor Studies Scholarships and Prizes
Posted 09/01/2025
Each year, the Harry Bridges Center awards thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants to support inspiring scholars and activists who are
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