Center for Labor and Community Studies

04/22/2026

Three days away!! So excited to see y’all at our inaugural Arab American Workers’ Forum!! We’re excited to be joined by so many wonderful leaders in the community, and we look forward to digging into the past, present, and future of Arab American labor power. Register today!!

04/21/2026

THIS SATURDAY!

Join us for our FIRST Arab American Workers' Forum! We'll have panel sessions throughout the day, discussing the past, present, and future of Arab American organizing in the Labor Movement.

This event is FREE, and you're welcome to join for the whole day or for specific sessions. Register NOW!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOYrVULqju3APPzqc4ViF62lteXi1uEuexteTH-Jty4BCFVA/viewform?usp=dialog

04/01/2026

Registration for the Michigan School for Women Workers closes in just eight days!!

Join us for our FIFTY-SECOND annual labor education conference uplifting women in the labor movement.

Register on our website, where you can find a listing of all the workshops being offered this year: clcs.umd.umich.edu/upcoming-events/2026-michigan-school-for-women-workers

Scholarships and sponsorships are available; reach out to us with your questions! [email protected]

We're spotlighting Workshop #9, a history course focused on women organizers and change-makers, taught by Aletha Smith (Alternatives For Girls) and Stephanie White (UAW Local 51)

Nine iconic women are featured in our graphic: how many can YOU name?

03/11/2026

Join us for the annual Michigan School for Women Workers conference, coming in just a month! 2026 marks the conference's 52nd year!

MSWW26 will take place April 16-19 at the Somerset Inn in Troy, MI. This year's theme is "Sisters In Solidarity: Leading, Organizing, Rising".

Scholarships are available, and CLCS has a sponsorship program for union locals!

More info and registration can be found on our website: https://clcs.umd.umich.edu/upcoming-events/2026-michigan-school-for-women-workers

03/09/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Join us on Zoom for a FREE symposium on Workers' Compensation. Attorney Michael Doud will be leading a discussion on how to navigate benefits systems and the obstacles they throw our way.

Saturday, March 14, 10am-12pm on Zoom
RSVP: bit.ly/CLCSSymposium

01/26/2026

Registration for BMIU 2026 is open, and spots are filling up fast!!

Workshop #1 (Mental Health) is now FULL. Make sure to register ASAP to get your top-choice course!

https://clcs.umd.umich.edu/upcoming-events/BMIU2026

01/26/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

Planning Meeting #2 for Michigan School for Women Workers will be held THIS SATURDAY! 10am in Dearborn (Fairlane Center South, Dining Room D)

Please join us for this in-person meeting!!

The Friends of The Michigan School for Women Workers

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01/26/2026

On January 13th,  the Center for Labor and Community hosted Labor Against ICE, which brought together workers, organizers, educators, health care providers, and community members to confront the realities of escalating immigration enforcement. Panelists and tabling organizations shared how labor is...

01/24/2026

THIS MORNING AT 10!!! On Zoom, free!

What does it mean to fight for democracy and economic justice today?

We'll have a FREE Panel Symposium, on Zoom: January 24, 10am. We'll be joined by scholars and organizers from SE Michigan for a broad discussion about building political momentum.

The Zoom link for this symposium: https://umich.zoom.us/j/96555643805

01/21/2026

THIS SATURDAY!!! On Zoom, free!

What does it mean to fight for democracy and economic justice today?

We'll have a FREE Panel Symposium, on Zoom: January 24, 10am. We'll be joined by scholars and organizers from SE Michigan for a broad discussion about building political momentum.

bit.ly/CLCSSymposium for registration and panelist info!

01/16/2026

Workshop Spotlight: YOUTH IN UNIONS!!

Introduce the young people (8-18) in your life to the labor movement! They’ll learn the values & purpose of unions in a fun, engaging way.

Youth in Unions is on Saturday ONLY (2/21), with Sunday morning graduation (2/22). Registration is $60 per participant.

Info & Registration: bit.ly/BMIU26