-
Partnership for Working Families Seeks Campaign Manager or Campaign Lead
The Partnership for Working Families (Partnership), with our 19 affiliate organizations, is driving a progressive agenda to harness the power of cities and influence billions of dollars in public and private investment to advance the public good. Our network is building powerful, governing coalitions with a grassroots base of leaders to advance a vision of…
-
Video: Rights in Transit
On Friday, March 8th, members of the SLU community gathered to hear Professor Kafui Attoh in conversation with Eric Goldwyn of NYU’s Marron Institution. The conversation cenetered on a fundamental question: Is public transportation a right? Should it be? Check out the full conversation here: Is public transportation a right? Should it be? For those reliant…
-
1199SEIU Training & Employment Funds Seeks Site Manager (Education)
The 1199SEIU Training & Employment Funds provide education and job training programs for over 40,000 unionized workers represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. Our mission is to develop high quality training, placement and labor-management initiatives. We also aim to develop the ability of union and management to problem-solve difficult issues and to create innovative…
-
CUNY Days at DC37: Worker Education at the Murphy Institute’s New College Access Initiative
By Becky Firesheets When adults are interested in returning to school, they’re often faced with multiple challenges — jobs, children, bills, aging parents — yet are expected to navigate this process alone. In contrast, high school students, who typically experience fewer barriers than adult learners, receive built-in guidance from trained counselors present in their schools.…
A conversation about workers, communities and social justice
We are thrilled to welcome you to our blog! The School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) comes out of a singular collaboration among labor unions, city workers, community organizations and academic institutions and their faculty and staff. Our blog is a window into this dynamic intellectual and politically engaging community.
The opinions expressed in both original and cross-posted articles on this blog belong to their authors alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SLU or CUNY.
Questions and submissions can be sent to communications@slu.cuny.edu
