Labor rights Courses and Certifications

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 Video

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 Video

The Aspen Institute

The Future We Need: Organizing for a Better Democracy in the 21st Century - Book Talk

Explore strategies for evolving collective bargaining and building worker power to address modern challenges and create a more democratic future through real-world stories and expert insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

Ghost Work: The Human Labour Behind AI Technology

Explore the hidden workforce behind AI technology, examining ethical concerns and labor practices in data labeling and crowdsourcing platforms for AI development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

A Workers' Bill of Rights - What We Want and How to Get There

Explore workers' rights, labor movement goals, and strategies for achieving fair employment conditions in this insightful discussion on modern workplace challenges and solutions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Faith and Food Justice - Conversations on Food Justice Session 11

Explore how faith communities collaborate with diverse groups to create more just, equitable, and sustainable food systems, addressing food insecurity and advocating for social change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Future We Need - Organizing for a Better Democracy in the Twenty-First Century

Exploring collective bargaining as a tool for improving work conditions, addressing discrimination, and strengthening democracy. Authors discuss new forms of worker organizing to build an economy that benefits all.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Rewards of Work - Lessons from the Fair Labor Standards Act

Explore the Fair Labor Standards Act's impact, challenges, and future. Experts discuss wage policies, labor rights, and innovations for a just economy that rewards work fairly.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Keeping Americans Fed: The Power and Exploitation of Immigrant and Migrant Farming Communities

Explore the challenges faced by immigrant and migrant farm workers, and learn about initiatives promoting fair treatment and sustainable practices in agriculture.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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

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

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 Video

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 Video

The Aspen Institute

Unstable Schedules: Challenges and Solutions for Service Workers

Explore challenges of unpredictable schedules for service workers, their impacts on health and family, and potential solutions through research, technology, and policy changes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Unstable Schedules: Challenges and Solutions for Service Workers

Explore challenges of unpredictable schedules for service workers, their impacts on health and family, and potential solutions through research, technology, and policy changes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video