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Resistance by Existence: Kevin Castle, first woman crane operator in the
Posted 03/26/2025
March is Women’s History Month, and in recognition of the many hardships women face in the workforce, Alison Steichen, 2016 recipient of the Silme
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Diana Betancourt Macias to receive the OMA&D Spark Award
Posted 03/17/2025
The University of Washington Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) is proud to announce Diana Betancourt Macias, ’17, ’20, as the recipient
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From Wharf Rats to Lords of the Docks: The Life and Times of Harry Bridg
Posted 03/10/2025
Come join us at the Washington State History Museum on Wednesday, April 16th from 7pm-8:30pm for an insightful event exploring the fascinating journey
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Newly Published Report on the 1936 Pacific Coast Maritime Workers’ Strik
Posted 03/03/2025
This insightful report, authored by Annika Tuohey, an undergraduate senior majoring in History, delves into the 1936 Pacific Coast Maritime Workers'
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2024 Labor Research Grant Recipient Brett Halperin Speaks to KUOW's Soundside About AI
Posted 02/27/2025
Brett Halperin, a PhD student and one of last year’s recipients of the Graduate Labor Research Grant, spoke with Libby Denkmann on KUOW’s public radio
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New Research Report: A qualitative study on work and health among agricu
Posted 02/19/2025
Study citation: Chavez Santos, Santos, E., Moreno, M. F., Hernandez, A., Garcia, R. M., Spector, J. T., Ornelas, I. J., & Baquero, B. (2025). “A veces
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Fund Don’t Freeze Rally: A National Day of Action
Posted 02/19/2025
By April Rubio, Communications Coordinator for the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies. Research is a vital foundation for many universities
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Reliving the Battle in Seattle: Digitizing the Independent Media Center’
Posted 02/06/2025
By Conor Casey, Head of the Labor Archives of Washington The Labor Archives of Washington, part of the University of Washington Libraries, is proud to
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Five Years of COVID-19: How the Pandemic Altered the Workforce
Posted 02/03/2025
Marissa Baker, an Associate Professor in Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences and a Bridges Center Faculty Affiliate, is highlighted in the
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Resist! Combatting Fear Through Organizing - A letter to The Daily Editor by Maya Cruz
Posted 01/30/2025
Bridges Center researcher Maya Cruz writes a letter to the editor of The Daily. "I am a researcher at the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies and a
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The State of the Student Worker at the University of Washington
Posted 01/28/2025
The Bridges Center’s Research Team is proud to release “The State of the Student Worker at the University of Washington.” This mixed methods report
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Celebrating the 2024 Labor Studies Award Recipients
Posted 01/02/2025
By April Rubio, Communications Coordinator for the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies. A shortened version of this article was originally printed
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New Article Published by Faculty Associate and History Professor Bianca
Posted 12/02/2024
History Professor and faculty associate of the Bridges Center, Bianca Dang, has published a new article: " I Dont Know what will be my Lot'
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New Research from DEOHS: Understanding Transit Operators’ Workplace Need
Posted 12/02/2024
Srikanth (center) with fellow members of the DEOHS transit study team including (from left) Clinical Assistant Professor Christopher Zuidema
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Legacy Preserved: The Northwest Labor and Employment Law Office (LELO) R
Posted 12/02/2024
The Labor Archives of Washington is honored to announce the donation and processing of the Northwest Labor and Employment Law Office (LELO) Records
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