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In Memory of Charles Bergquist, Bridges Chair Emeritus
Posted 08/13/2020
Remembering Charles Bergquist, Professor of History and Harry Bridges Endowed Chair Emeritus (1994-1996).
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Emma Hinchliffe, Bridges Center Graduate Assistant, reflects on COVID sp
Posted 06/18/2020
From Zoom-bombing fears and technology issues, to screen fatigue and disconnection (literally and figuratively), there were many challenges, and much
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Announcing 2020-2021 Labor Research Grant Recipients
Posted 06/08/2020
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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Meet New Labor Studies Faculty Associate, Jacob Grumbach!
Posted 05/25/2020
New to the Seattle area, Professor Jacob Grumbach is an addition to the University of Washington Department of Political Science as an Assistant
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Bridges Center Scholar Awarded Prestigious Mary Gates Research Scholarsh
Posted 05/07/2020
“I believe that if the rights of workers at the University of Washington are uplifted, the entire campus community will be a more equitable, just, and
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Introduction to Labor Studies - Enroll Now for Summer 2020
Posted 04/29/2020
Why do you have to work for a living? Why is it that you get paid the wage you do? Why do we connect our value to our job? Is labor just something
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Labor Studies Student Resource Guide - Spring 2020
Posted 04/27/2020
The Bridges Center offers resources to students in the form of funding, events, educational programs, opportunities to get involved, and much more
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Introducing the COVID-19 Worker Stories Initiative
Posted 04/20/2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Bridges Center is committed to collecting and sharing stories about work and employment from across our
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Labor Scholarships and Fellowships - Apply Now for 2020-2021
Posted 02/24/2020
Are you an undergrad passionate about social justice? A graduate student writing a dissertation on a labor-related topic? A busy activist building a
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Discover How Labor Affects us All: Classes to Look Out For in 2020
Posted 02/06/2020
For most people the word Labor probably conjures up images of manual work, of people in hard hats and high-vis vests, but labor really is in
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Meet New Faculty Associate, Carrie Freshour!
Posted 01/30/2020
Carrie Freshour is a new addition to the Geography department as an Assistant Professor, as well as a new faculty associate with the Harry Bridges
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Labor Studies Alum Stands Up for Workers Around the World
Posted 01/16/2020
Many students who come through the University of Washington's Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies go on to work in the labor movement, implementing
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Labor Research Funding for Faculty and Students - Apply by February 10,
Posted 01/01/2020
Apply by Monday, February 10, 2020 The Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies is pleased to announce the availability of funding for University of
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Welcoming New Staff to the Bridges Center!
Posted 12/10/2019
Although this is coming several months late, the Bridges Center is excited to officially welcome and announce the addition of three incredible
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A Year of Growth and Success
Posted 12/09/2019
Each year the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies holds its annual awards banquet to celebrate the contributions of students, faculty, and working
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