University of Iowa Labor Center

We are so excited to be partnering with the @UILaborCenter to host this year's women in trades leadership summit conference in Des Moines. Save the date: March 4th! Women build Iowa! #iowaskilledtrades #iowaconstruction #womenintrades @NABTU_TWBN @nabtu @IowaAFLCIO

We provide high-quality, noncredit education on a wide range of topics in the areas of legal rights and leadership development skills. Last year, we delivered 92 programs reaching 2,133 workers. 2/2

The UI Labor Center designs, develops, and delivers labor education programs for working people on the @uiowa campus as well as in community spaces, union halls, and other locations across Iowa and occasionally online. 1/2

We were also excited to welcome meatpacking workers from five states who attended the Meatpacking Health and Safety Conference we co-hosted with the United Food and Commercial Workers (@UFCW) in November. 3/3

We were proud to partner with the Communications Workers of America (@CWAUnion) to host the CWA national New Staff Training, Minority Leadership Institute, and District 7 Leadership Conference this fall in Iowa City. 2/3

Just in the past six months, the UI Labor Center has welcomed participants from 29 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico to our leadership schools on the @uiowa campus. 1/3

... our work touches every corner of Iowa and is a bridge between the University and Iowa’s workers, communities, and organizations. 2/2

The UI Labor Center reaches Iowa workers and community members across Iowa’s 99 counties. Whether delivering programs in the local communities where Iowans live and work, or inviting workers and community members to attend classes on the @uiowa campus, ... 1/2

... Sheet Metal Workers Local 263 training facility. We’re grateful to work on this project w/ such amazing participants, unions, & community partners. Thanks to the @CityOfIowaCity for their multi-year commitment to building equitable pathways into skilled trades careers. 2/2

Terrific article featuring Justin Mwandjalulu, who graduated from our apprenticeship readiness program and is now a second-year apprentice with Carpenters Local 1260 and a mentor to aspiring tradespeople. It also highlights our tour of the ... 🧵1/2 thegazette.com/local-governme…

To learn more and sign up to be notified when applications for the program re-open, visit our website: laborcenter.uiowa.edu/preapprentices…

We are excited to partner with the @CityOfIowaCity, the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Council, New Creations Church, and Dream City to build pathways to quality construction training and careers through our Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program. 🧵 dailyiowan.com/.../university…

Explore paths to a career in the skilled construction trades — good union jobs with living wages and benefits — in our FREE, 5-week Apprenticeship Readiness Course. Classes in Coralville, IA, beginning Oct. 18. Registration deadline Oct. 7. LEARN MORE: laborcenter.uiowa.edu/preapprentices…

Join us for our annual Labor Short Course! It's a week-long intensive course for Iowa union members designed to educate and equip newer activists with essential skills and update and reinvigorate experienced leaders. For more info see bit.ly/Labor_Short_Co…

Join us to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Labor Center, Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 6pm in Iowa City. Reserve dinner tickets at bit.ly/LC_70th_Celebr… Can't attend? Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to the Labor Center Fund at bit.ly/Give_to_the_La…

Labor Center represents a commitment by our public university system to serve the needs of Iowa workers through research and education. Join us in celebrating our proud legacy. Reserve your seat for our 70th Anniversary Celebration today! bit.ly/LC_70th_Invita…

Join us April 9th for the Labor & Climate Justice Summit to discuss a sustainable future including good jobs and climate action. National leaders and many of Iowa's leading voices in the labor and climate movements will be there. Register at bit.ly/LCJ_Summit_Reg…

If you have been asked to pay back unemployment benefits, you may have options. Learn more by attending the upcoming information session provided by Iowa Legal Aid. Details are available at bit.ly/Overpayment_In…. Register in advance at bit.ly/Overpayments_I…

The University of Iowa Labor Center represents a commitment by our public university system to serve the needs of Iowa workers through research and education that meets their needs. Join us in celebrating our proud legacy. Reserve your seat today! bit.ly/LC_70th_Invita…

Here is an amazing State Historical Society Iowa Stories Lecture with Shel Stromquist, PhD and John McKerley, PhD about the history of Labor Day. #LaborHistory Check it out at youtube.com/embed/wCKDdeVI….