William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies

10/20/2026

In case you missed this last month, per Gallup, not only do 71% of Americans approve of unions, but a record high 47% want unions to have more influence.

Support for labor unions is at its modern-day peak in the U.S., both in approval and in Americans' desire for unions to gain influence.

10/13/2026

William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies has been busy this fall! Thank you to Ironworkers Local Union 21 for inviting me out to present Introduction to Organized Labor to an apprentice class last Thursday morning, and to UA Steamfitters & Plumbers Local Union 464 for inviting me out to present the same class on Saturday morning.

10/02/2026

In the first year and three months of his term as the 52nd Mayor of the City of Omaha, John Ewing estimates that he’s given more than 1,500 public speeches. The thought makes Ewing laugh, especially when he thinks back to his time as a student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). “I did...

09/15/2026

Thank you to Jason Willey for inviting me out to present "How to Effectively Talk Union" to 4th year apprentices at Ironworkers Local Union 21 this morning. We had an engaging conversation on numerous topics.

09/10/2026

Join us for Labor Night at the Movies on Friday, September 11 at 6:30PM at Film Streams, 1340 Mike Fahey St. for Who Moves America, a documentary chronicling Teamsters who work for UPS as they navigate the challenges of building solidarity with their co-workers ahead of a potential strike in 2023.

In an era of deepening inequality, UPS Teamsters stand on the brink of a historic strike. Follow the workers across the country as they build solidarity.

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-c328r-b1342

Locked into Die, North Carolina 1991

A daily, pocket-sized history of America's working people, brought to you by The Rick Smith Show team.

08/31/2026

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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