This research examines the experiences of workers in six states as they are asked to confront a public with mixed feelings about wearing masks and complying with other COVID-19 safety recommendations like social distancing. The research draws from a survey of 2,300 employees working in person the week of July 5th, which was near the height of the summer surge.
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The UMass Amherst Labor Center is excited to launch the ULA for Educators track of our master's program in Labor Studies, beginning January 2021. ULA for Educators is designed especially for education support professionals and teachers in the field of K-12 education.
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New reserach by Tom Juravich examines construction practices at the North Square apartments in Amherst, Massachusetts. Based on over a dozen in-depth interviews with workers and staff from the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC), as well as a review of corporate and legal documents, it reveals that major wage theft took place with workers who installed drywall at the complex.
Visions of Labor: Film and Worker Voices is a multi-faceted project that employs the power of worker stories, told through film and video, to inspire reflection and creative action.
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Check out our new series on wage theft, temporary staffing agencies, and more!
