WJW Blog
We encourage entries from workers, faith leaders, allies, union members–anyone! Contact caleigh@workerjustice.org if you’d like to contribute to our blog.
Sally Priesand: First American Female Rabbi
Rabbi Sally Priesand: First American Female Rabbi Ordained 50 Years Ago This Month 50 years ago this month, the first American female rabbi was ordained.
Meet Our Staff Series: Robert
Meet Our Staff! Robert Christl, Worker Center Program Director Previous Next A bit about Robert… I was born and raised in a small city called
Wage Theft in the News–Brooklyn Wage Theft Front
Wage theft is far more prevalent than often acknowledged. In fact, in recent years, the cost of wage theft has consistently been more than the
Poor People’s Campaign: Clergy, Poverty, Justice, and their Intersections
By Rev. Ari Douglas (they/them), FCC (DOC) of Janesville, WI “Often we hear about workers, the poor, and clergy organizing together. Rarely do we hear
Workers Memorial Day
“Until child labor was made illegal, child labor was used. Until we have enforceable workplace protections, employers will not comply.” The Occupational Safety and Health
2022 First Quarter Newsletter
Worker Justice Wisconsin is excited to announce our First Quarter Newsletter is now available! The first few months of 2022 have entailed many great changes
How Four Assembly Bills Aim to Harm Wisconsin’s Poor
Worker Justice Wisconsin was among thirty-four groups that sent a letter to Governor Evers, urging him to veto bills coming to his desk that impede
Are Americans Getting Richer or Poorer?
Are Americans Getting Richer or Poorer? Based on a YouTube Video Literature Review by Creator “Eco Gecko” In this post, I’ll make use of a
Iron Roots Co-op
Iron Roots Co-op Iron Roots Co-Operative is now fundraising to secure a brick and mortar location in Madison. Worker Justice Wisconsin and Iron Roots have
International Female Labor Leaders
International Female Labor Leaders We would like to thank the Global Labor Justice’s International Labor Rights Defenders Roundtable for calling attention to and amplifying the
Vaccines: Myths, Facts, and Questions Answered!
Vaccines: Myths, Facts, and Questions Answered Vaccines Many workers have expressed confusion about how the COVID-19 vaccine actually works. And rightly so–medical terms such as
Board Member Feature: Sister Maureen McDonnell, O.P. (Sr. Mo)
Sr. Mo introduces herself and talks about why she’s passionate about worker justice, as well as how people of faith should see the deep connection between their beliefs and justice.