A conversation about workers, communities and social justice

Stories

Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • Raising Cain (and Baby) with Jimmy Bosco

    Jimmy Bosco is from the working class and he is damn proud of it. “I always want to be a member of the working class,” he said. “That’s who I am. I’m rank and file, and I like working and being with the rank and file. I don’t feel like I necessarily need to be…

    Read more →

  • Yasmina Moore Goes For It!

    Yasmina Moore is doing it for herself. But she’ll be helping a lot of other people in the process. A candidate for the Master’s degree in Urban Studies, Yasmina says she enrolled at SLU “because I wanted to learn something. I love my job and I’m successful at it but I felt like my learning…

    Read more →

  • LOOKING for an Internship? New York City Office of the Mayor

    Apply for an opportunity within the New York City Office of the Mayor 2022 Spring Internship Program About the Program The Mayor’s Office Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop the capacity to solve New York City’s most pressing issues. The mission of the Mayor’s Office Internship Program is to build…

    Read more →

  • Queens College seeks – PT Academic Advisor & Navitas Coordinator

    Academic Advising Center | Queens College | City University of New York Title: PT Academic Advisor & Navitas Coordinator Job Description The Academic Advising Center provides academic information and centralized advising services to all undergraduate students through the clarification of degree requirements and academic program. The Center makes information available to students that will provide…

    Read more →

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.

Contact
communications@slu.cuny.edu

Browse Categories