Studying at SLU empowered DOT employee Natasha Bartley to pursue her ambitions. Currently a manager in the new Office of Livable Streets, Bartley has been rising in the DOT ranks for a decade. There’s much more she wants to do – including enhancing opportunities for Black candidates interested in working for the city. Read more.
SLU Assistant Professor Cameron Black explores the history of Black college athlete activism, revealing how many were treated as labor rather than students. As a new BRES Faculty Fellow, Black will expand his research on 20th-century protests, aiming to publish a book on student-athlete activism from 1968-1972. Read more.
Apply now and join CUNY School of Labor Studies and Urban Studies community of renowned scholars and experts in movement building and policy making. Secure your spot for the upcoming semester. With Bachelor’s, Master’s, and certificate programs in labor studies and urban studies, CUNY SLU prepares public service workers and social justice leaders for impactful careers. Learn more.
Dr. Nantina Vgontzas, an Assistant Professor of Labor Studies at SLU, has been awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation to study the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on transportation workers with the goal of informing a transferable set of design principles for responsible AI development and implementation that centers the concerns of workers and their communities. Read more.
Jaime Johnson’s story epitomizes the transformative power of education. Overcoming adversities, Jaime’s journey from challenge to triumph is a testament to resilience and dedication. His story is an inspiration to fellow students demonstrating that with determination and support, remarkable achievements are possible. Watch Jaime’s video.
Join us on December 12 for a panel discussion in honor of Merle Ratner. Merle had been working on her Capstone paper proposal when she was tragically killed. Her plan was to work with some of the great thinkers of the labor movement to develop a strategy to revitalize worker power and build a strong left presence within labor. Read more and register.