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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.

  • The World Cup: Panem et Circenses et Transit (Killjoy Alert!)

    Kafui Attoh is an Assistant Professor of Urban Studies at the Murphy Institute. The World Cup is upon us! All praise be to FIFA! In less than a week, millions of people worldwide will tune into what promises to be the largest global bread and circus event of the year. Indeed, an estimated half a million…

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  • G.E.O. Full-Time Union Organizer & Full-Time Community Organizer (2 positions)

    Graduate Employees’ Organization, IFT/AFT Local 6300, AFL-CIO Champaign, Illinois, USA Summary: The Graduate Employees’ Organization (GEO) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks to hire: ➔ A permanent full-time Union Organizer. This position is funded by membership dues. ➔ A full-time Community Organizer. This position is newly developed and grant-funded,and we have secured funding…

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  • Congratulations to our Labor Studies MA Graduates!

    Last night we celebrated the MA graduation of twenty-four students in the Labor Studies Program. There was a strong feeling of accomplishment and happiness among students, faculty, and staff, who are all very proud of our student body.  They are not only very accomplished and committed to advance social justice, but also incredibly diverse: they…

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  • UNITE HERE Seeks Campaign Researchers

    CAMPAIGN RESEARCHERS: Local and International Union Positions These Campaign Researchers will conduct industry, corporate, customer, and political research, analyze information for strategic opportunities, and develop and carry out campaigns focused on winning justice for low wage, primarily immigrant workers. Our campaigns both organize non-union workers, and secure improved standards for existing union members. Locations: Boston,…

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