William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies

08/31/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1987aNYYU6/

Corporate incomes are soaring.

Worker incomes are barely treading water against inflation.

08/29/2026

Labor Night at the Movies returns!

Join Film Streams, William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies, and local Teamsters for an opening night Reel Talk with the new documentary WHO MOVES AMERICA.

Stick around after the film for an engaging panel discussion!

As the world's largest package delivery company, UPS moves millions of packages across more than 200 countries and territories each day - and its workforce holds the power to bring that machine to a halt. As co-workers organize, argue, and campaign across the country, the film builds toward a single, high-stakes vote: accept the deal, or risk everything for a strike that could reshape the American economy.

📅 Fri, Sep 11, 6:30 pm | Ruth Sokolof Theater: WHO MOVES AMERICA Reel Talk
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4cjL1Ml
Full run tickets coming soon

08/17/2026

06/10/2026

https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/nx-s1-5851813/house-bill-labor-union-contract-negotiations

The House has approved a bill to slash the time it takes for newly unionized workers to get a first contract. The measure allows for government intervention if a deal is not reached within 90 days.

05/27/2026

The App Drivers Union said it was the first organization in the country to be formally certified to represent drivers for apps such as Uber and Lyft.

05/04/2026

April was a jam-packed month! From hosting the annual Nebraska Works! Conference, to being invited to speak at the Lincoln Central Labor Union, AFL-CIO Al Bauer Dinner, to presenting Introduction to Organized Labor for apprentices at Plumbers Local Union #16 and IBEW Local 265, thank you for attending and inviting me to your events!