Labor rights Courses and Certifications

The Political Ethics of the Strike

Explore the ethical and historical foundations of workers' right to strike, examining its significance, challenges, and implications for workplace dynamics and social justice.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Wage Work for Women Citizens: 1870-1920

1 review

Explore women's economic and political influence in America from 1870-1920, examining labor, domesticity, constitutional amendments, and the fight for suffrage through an intersectional lens.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Civilizational Roots of Indian Democracy

1 review

Explore the historical concept of "Indian civilization" and its impact on India's adoption of democracy, examining European influences and nationalist perspectives on universal citizenship rights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

The Occupational Safety and Health Act - Past Impact and Future Challenges for Workers' Well-Being

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Exploring the impact of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, its successes, and current challenges in ensuring workplace safety across various industries, with a focus on addressing inequities and future improvements.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

University of Manchester

Power, Politics, and Influence at Work

32 ratings at FutureLearn

Discover the causes of global employment inequalities, how workers gain a voice through unions, and the future of work itself.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

The History of Protest in Aotearoa New Zealand

10 ratings at FutureLearn

Trace the history of protest and activism in Aotearoa New Zealand to understand New Zealand history and culture.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TED

The Work That Makes All Other Work Possible

Activist Ai-jen Poo advocates for equal rights and fair wages for domestic workers, highlighting their crucial role in society and inspiring us to value and learn from their dedication and care.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Productivity Monitoring, Surveillance, Automation, and Big Tech Harms

Explore how truck drivers combat technological surveillance, automation, and industry challenges. Learn about empowering female drivers and addressing Big Tech's impact on the trucking sector.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Ruby Central

Demystifying the Unionizing Process

Explore the unionization process, its impact on workplaces, and implications for software developers in a post-pandemic world.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Good Work in the Gig Economy - Building a Sustainable App-based Economy

Exploring alternative models, policies, and research for sustainable gig work. Panel discusses cooperatives, public options, and improvements to create better platform-based jobs and support workers in the evolving labor market.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Demanding Dignity at Work - A Discussion on American Labor's Past, Present, and Future

Veteran reporter Steven Greenhouse discusses the past, present, and future of American labor, exploring how workers have organized to address challenges and demand better working conditions throughout history.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Web Summit

There Is Power in a Union - Organising in the Gig Economy

Explore the challenges and potential solutions for organizing workers in the gig economy, featuring insights from industry leaders and union representatives.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Creating Good Jobs: Lessons from Worker Cooperatives, ESOPs and B Corporations

Exploring alternative business models like worker cooperatives, ESOPs, and B Corps to create quality jobs with better pay, benefits, and opportunities while maintaining business success.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Worker-Driven Social Responsibility in Agriculture - A Book Talk and Discussion

Exploring the Fair Food Program's impact on farmworker conditions, this talk discusses worker-driven social responsibility and its potential to improve job quality across industries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Democracy at Work - Citizen Action and the Fight for $15

Exploring labor movements, wage inequality, and democratic action to improve working conditions. Discusses strategies for policy change and worker empowerment in the fight for fair wages and labor rights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course