The School of Labor and Urban Studies is an outgrowth of the Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies (JSMI). Named in honor of former CUNY Chancellor Joseph Murphy, JSMI was formerly affiliated to Queens College and more recently the CUNY School of Professional Studies. A leader in adult and worker education for nearly 35 years, it was established in collaboration with three New York City unions and began with 52 students.

Today, the leaders of 26 labor and community organizations serve on its Advisory Board. More than 1,200 adult and traditional-aged students are currently enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in Labor and Urban studies and in workforce development programs.

SLU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Labor Studies and Urban Studies and certificate programs in Labor Relations, Public Administration and Policy, Health Care Administration and Policy, and Community Leadership. Learn more about CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies.

Contact Us

CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies is located at:

25 W. 43rd St.
19th Floor New York
NY 10036

If you would like to submit a post to the blog, contact us at communications@slu.cuny.edu.  

We ask that all submissions be respectful of the individuals and organizations that have come before us in the fight for workers’ rights, community involvement and social justice.