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Description

This class explores the history of the so-called “right to work,” a legal framework that erodes workers’ ability to build power through unionization. Participants will learn about the racist origins of “right to work” laws in the U.S. South; the “open shop” movement of the early 20th century; the conditions that gave rise to the Taft-Hartley Act; the expansion of “right to work” laws in the early 21st century; the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31; and how workers have organized and fought back against these legal obstacles along the way.

Facilitator: Amy Livingston

 

Cancellation Policy

Course tuition is nonrefundable unless the LES office cancels a course. In the case of LES course cancellation, 100% of tuition will be refunded.

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If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Labor Education Service at 612-624-5020 or les@umn.edu.  Thank you.

 

 

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Section Title
History of the “Right to Work”
Type
Online, instructor led
Days
W
Time
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
May 29, 2024
Campus
Online (US Central Time)
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
2.0
Location
  • Online (US Central Time)
Delivery Options
Instructor Led Online  
Course Fee(s)
LES Free $0.00
LES Non-Union-Sponsored Fee $25.00
LES Union-Sponsored Fee $50.00
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