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Join UW Harry Bridges Center as it honors students, faculty Nov. 9

SEATTLE (Nov. 4, 2021) — Join the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies for a special evening on Zoom as it honors student and faculty achievements and raises funds for Labor Studies at the University of Washington. This event — from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9 — is free and open to the public. Register today!

The event’s keynote speaker will be Kent Wong, Director of the UCLA Labor Center, a longtime model for collaboration between higher education and the labor movement. The Harry Bridges center will also be recognizing the newly organized UW Libraries Union and honoring state Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines).

Meet UW students — part of the next generation of the labor movement — and learn about its faculty and the latest Labor Studies research. And more! Register now.

SPONSOR THE CELEBRATION — Labor Studies at the University of Washington depends on grassroots support. Your financial contribution ensures that labor classes, scholarships, and research continue to be available to new generations of the labor movement.

Organizations and individuals may sponsor the Awards Celebration at two levels: $500 (Program Sponsor) or $1,000 (Event Sponsor). Any amount will be valuable to the program. Get more information about sponsorship.

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