The William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies has a statewide mission to serve the education and training needs of wage earners and their labor organizations.
Listen to our podcast where we discuss relevant and timely issues with guests who play a key role in improving the lives of Nebraska wage earners, union members, and the labor movement.
This course offers a foundational exploration of the American labor movement, delving into the core concepts of labor unions, their historical origins, and their significance in today's society. By the end of the course, students will not only comprehend essential union values but also establish a personal connection to the historical events that have shaped the labor movement. Additionally, they will gain insights into the four essential tools that unions employ to gain power and establish themselves as equal partners in any organizational setting.
In this episode of the NCWDE Trade Talk Podcast, we meet with Omaha Fire Department Local 385, Captain Nick Lemek, along with Douglas County Sheriff, Aaron Hanson and local SRO's. We discuss the ins and outs of the Fire Department industry along with the many associated benefits that come with it.
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The William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies welcomes opportunities to speak with members of the general public about the American labor movement and its many contributions to making this a nation where everyday wage earners have a fair shot at a piece of the American Dream.
The Institute opened its doors on July 1, 1980, as the result of the combined efforts of the Nebraska labor movement and the University of Nebraska. Its statewide mission is to foster creative and critical thinking among labor leaders, potential leaders, and interested members by providing relevant information and training in the skills needed in today's changing economy and workplace.
The Institute has an Advisory Committee which is composed of members of the Nebraska labor community, the Dean of the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS), and the University of Nebraska Vice President for University Affairs and Director of Governmental Relations.
“What does labor want? We want more schoolhouses and less jails; more books and less arsenals; more learning and less vice; more leisure and less greed; more justice and less revenge; in fact, more of the opportunities to cultivate our better natures, to make manhood more noble, womanhood more beautiful, and childhood more happy and bright.”
Samuel Gompers, President of the American Federation of Labor (1886-1894, 1895-1924)