Center for Labor and a Just Economy | HLS
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CLJE is Harvard Law School's hub of collaborative research, policy, and strategies to empower working people to build an equitable economy and democracy. Visit us: https://clje.law.harvard.edu/
WEBINAR: Join CLJE this Thursday 9/25 at 1:30pm ET for a webinar featuring board members, county officials, and policy experts to unpack our new case study on the Harris County Essential Workers Board and to explore how it builds worker power. Register: harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
WEBINAR: Join CLJE this Thursday 9/25 at 1:30pm ET for a webinar featuring board members, county officials, and policy experts to unpack our new case study on the Harris County Essential Workers Board and to explore how it builds worker power. Register: harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
On Sept. 16 at 9am ET, join CLJE, The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, and @africaharvard.bsky.social to learn from the challenges and impacts of heat action plans implemented in India, South Africa, and Massachusetts. Register here: harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
On Sept. 16 at 9am ET, join CLJE, The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, and @africaharvard.bsky.social to learn from the challenges and impacts of heat action plans implemented in India, South Africa, and Massachusetts. Register here: harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🌆 Join CLJE, the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard University, and the Harvard Center for African Studies, Africa Office on Sept. 16 to learn how Ahmedabad, Boston, and Cape Town have developed and implemented Heat Action Plans. Register ⬇️
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September 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
🌆 Join CLJE, the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard University, and the Harvard Center for African Studies, Africa Office on Sept. 16 to learn how Ahmedabad, Boston, and Cape Town have developed and implemented Heat Action Plans. Register ⬇️
harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Our report, The Varied Voice of Labor: Unpacking the Political Engagement of Labor in the 2024 Election, focuses on unions’ role in political education, communication, and mobilization. Check out data on political engagement within unions, how union members voted, and more: tinyurl.com/VariedVoices
July 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Our report, The Varied Voice of Labor: Unpacking the Political Engagement of Labor in the 2024 Election, focuses on unions’ role in political education, communication, and mobilization. Check out data on political engagement within unions, how union members voted, and more: tinyurl.com/VariedVoices
Last week we hosted the @tuc.org.uk on the last leg of their Leading Change program, covering topics from AI and the future of work to the intersection of labor, climate, and government. A wonderful opportunity for the exchange of ideas, thought leadership, and global solidarity! ✊
June 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Last week we hosted the @tuc.org.uk on the last leg of their Leading Change program, covering topics from AI and the future of work to the intersection of labor, climate, and government. A wonderful opportunity for the exchange of ideas, thought leadership, and global solidarity! ✊
Join us for a live taping of Sing for Science with Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys and Harvard Law professor and CLJE Director @sharblock.bsky.social! June 12th, 7pm. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/sing-for-s...
June 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Join us for a live taping of Sing for Science with Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys and Harvard Law professor and CLJE Director @sharblock.bsky.social! June 12th, 7pm. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/sing-for-s...
Shipping up for solidarity! See @dropkickmurphys.com's Ken Casey and CLJE's @sharblock.bsky.social talk all things labor and economic justice, June 12 @ 7pm at the Harvard Science Center. Grab your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/sing-for-s...
June 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Shipping up for solidarity! See @dropkickmurphys.com's Ken Casey and CLJE's @sharblock.bsky.social talk all things labor and economic justice, June 12 @ 7pm at the Harvard Science Center. Grab your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/sing-for-s...
In our new report, we explore 2024 voting patterns across individual unions and find substantial differences. Unions with significant public sector membership like NEA and AFT generally show stronger Democratic support. Check out more data ⬇️
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May 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In our new report, we explore 2024 voting patterns across individual unions and find substantial differences. Unions with significant public sector membership like NEA and AFT generally show stronger Democratic support. Check out more data ⬇️
clje.law.harvard.edu/the-varied-v...
clje.law.harvard.edu/the-varied-v...
@sharblock.bsky.social and @rdnayak.bsky.social presented on the hazard of extreme heat on workers in the U.S. & India at #India2047, hosted by @harvardsalata.bsky.social and The Mittal Institute. Experts from various fields addressed challenges for living a decent life when temperatures are rising.
March 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
@sharblock.bsky.social and @rdnayak.bsky.social presented on the hazard of extreme heat on workers in the U.S. & India at #India2047, hosted by @harvardsalata.bsky.social and The Mittal Institute. Experts from various fields addressed challenges for living a decent life when temperatures are rising.
And just last night at the #SAGAwards, 9 to 5 star @janefonda.com praised unions and reminded us there is power in community, saying: "I'm a big believer in unions! They have our backs, they bring us into community, they give us power!” ✊
February 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
And just last night at the #SAGAwards, 9 to 5 star @janefonda.com praised unions and reminded us there is power in community, saying: "I'm a big believer in unions! They have our backs, they bring us into community, they give us power!” ✊
We were lucky to have Ellen Cassedy, founder of the pivotal feminist movement 9 to 5, speak to our Harvard Trade Union Program this year on the role of labor unions in shaping cultural movements #9to5
February 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We were lucky to have Ellen Cassedy, founder of the pivotal feminist movement 9 to 5, speak to our Harvard Trade Union Program this year on the role of labor unions in shaping cultural movements #9to5
Last week we had the pleasure of hearing from Daron Acemoglu, 2024's Nobel laureate in economics.
Acemoglu discussed the implications of AI and automation on labor, including wage decline and deepening inequities. Watch the discussion:
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@dacemoglumit.bsky.social
Acemoglu discussed the implications of AI and automation on labor, including wage decline and deepening inequities. Watch the discussion:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6pD...
@dacemoglumit.bsky.social
February 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Last week we had the pleasure of hearing from Daron Acemoglu, 2024's Nobel laureate in economics.
Acemoglu discussed the implications of AI and automation on labor, including wage decline and deepening inequities. Watch the discussion:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6pD...
@dacemoglumit.bsky.social
Acemoglu discussed the implications of AI and automation on labor, including wage decline and deepening inequities. Watch the discussion:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6pD...
@dacemoglumit.bsky.social
"Unions were built for big fights. You all were built for big fights. We know we can build a future where every worker gets a just day's pay for a hard day's work." On Friday, Julie Su, former Acting Secretary of Labor, delivered the commencement address at our Harvard Trade Union Program graduation
February 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
"Unions were built for big fights. You all were built for big fights. We know we can build a future where every worker gets a just day's pay for a hard day's work." On Friday, Julie Su, former Acting Secretary of Labor, delivered the commencement address at our Harvard Trade Union Program graduation
Our Director of Innovation, @michelleimiller.bsky.social, presented to the 2025 class of the Harvard Trade Union Program on data and worker power alongside attorney Minsu Longiaru. Longiaru told the class, "Data is not just about numbers, it’s about power. And power is your playing field."
January 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Our Director of Innovation, @michelleimiller.bsky.social, presented to the 2025 class of the Harvard Trade Union Program on data and worker power alongside attorney Minsu Longiaru. Longiaru told the class, "Data is not just about numbers, it’s about power. And power is your playing field."
At the World Economic Forum's Davos 2025, @sharblock.bsky.social is moderating panels and meeting amazing women leaders from around the world everywhere - even on the morning shuttle. #WEF2025
January 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
At the World Economic Forum's Davos 2025, @sharblock.bsky.social is moderating panels and meeting amazing women leaders from around the world everywhere - even on the morning shuttle. #WEF2025
The IBEW Local 103 hosted the Harvard Trade Union Program for a tour of their facilities & a dinner of surf, turf, & solidarity!
Lou Antonellis (HTUP ’09) delivered a set of warm remarks of
welcome to this year’s class. We are grateful to IBEW Local
103 for their generous hospitality.
#HTUP2025
Lou Antonellis (HTUP ’09) delivered a set of warm remarks of
welcome to this year’s class. We are grateful to IBEW Local
103 for their generous hospitality.
#HTUP2025
January 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The IBEW Local 103 hosted the Harvard Trade Union Program for a tour of their facilities & a dinner of surf, turf, & solidarity!
Lou Antonellis (HTUP ’09) delivered a set of warm remarks of
welcome to this year’s class. We are grateful to IBEW Local
103 for their generous hospitality.
#HTUP2025
Lou Antonellis (HTUP ’09) delivered a set of warm remarks of
welcome to this year’s class. We are grateful to IBEW Local
103 for their generous hospitality.
#HTUP2025
At Davos 2025, @sharblock.bsky.social moderated a panel on
rising global inequality and the role that fair labor standards,
education, technology, and entrepreneurism can play in
combatting it. Block was joined by Katherine Garrett-Cox, Anis
Kallel, Chantal Line Carpentier, & Melvyn Lubega
#WEF25
rising global inequality and the role that fair labor standards,
education, technology, and entrepreneurism can play in
combatting it. Block was joined by Katherine Garrett-Cox, Anis
Kallel, Chantal Line Carpentier, & Melvyn Lubega
#WEF25
January 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
At Davos 2025, @sharblock.bsky.social moderated a panel on
rising global inequality and the role that fair labor standards,
education, technology, and entrepreneurism can play in
combatting it. Block was joined by Katherine Garrett-Cox, Anis
Kallel, Chantal Line Carpentier, & Melvyn Lubega
#WEF25
rising global inequality and the role that fair labor standards,
education, technology, and entrepreneurism can play in
combatting it. Block was joined by Katherine Garrett-Cox, Anis
Kallel, Chantal Line Carpentier, & Melvyn Lubega
#WEF25
We're looking forward to welcoming our 112th class of the Harvard Trade Union Program to campus on Monday. This will kick off 5 weeks of classes, events, workshops, and invaluable time to build a network of brothers and sisters across the world. We're so excited to meet you! #HTUP2025
January 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We're looking forward to welcoming our 112th class of the Harvard Trade Union Program to campus on Monday. This will kick off 5 weeks of classes, events, workshops, and invaluable time to build a network of brothers and sisters across the world. We're so excited to meet you! #HTUP2025
(1/2) Project Manager @yoorie.bsky.social testified on the importance of good union jobs in large-scale infrastructure projects before Texas Climate Job Project's “Commission on Truth and Transparency in Texas Hydrogen Development,” a convening that examined the future of clean hydrogen development
December 13, 2024 at 3:44 PM
(1/2) Project Manager @yoorie.bsky.social testified on the importance of good union jobs in large-scale infrastructure projects before Texas Climate Job Project's “Commission on Truth and Transparency in Texas Hydrogen Development,” a convening that examined the future of clean hydrogen development
“States and localities have an important role in protecting workers...We’re excited to provide a resource for ensuring that workers’ rights and economic interests continue to be protected.” @rdnayak.bsky.social on Quick Fixes to Lock in Wins for Workers
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November 27, 2024 at 3:04 PM
“States and localities have an important role in protecting workers...We’re excited to provide a resource for ensuring that workers’ rights and economic interests continue to be protected.” @rdnayak.bsky.social on Quick Fixes to Lock in Wins for Workers
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"As the introduction of new technologies radically reconfigures inequalities of bargaining power, the need to rethink regulatory regimes is becoming ever more pressing."
More from @sharblock.bsky.social, Isabelle Ferreras & @michelleimiller.bsky.social
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More from @sharblock.bsky.social, Isabelle Ferreras & @michelleimiller.bsky.social
www.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/blog/current...
November 22, 2024 at 6:06 PM
"As the introduction of new technologies radically reconfigures inequalities of bargaining power, the need to rethink regulatory regimes is becoming ever more pressing."
More from @sharblock.bsky.social, Isabelle Ferreras & @michelleimiller.bsky.social
www.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/blog/current...
More from @sharblock.bsky.social, Isabelle Ferreras & @michelleimiller.bsky.social
www.oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk/blog/current...
"Legally, workers don't have a recourse unless they can prove discrimination. Unions can have a large role in the AI revolution, with respect to how worker data is collected and appropriated." Thanks to @iajunwa.bsky.social for an amazing book talk on workers' rights in the age of AI
November 14, 2023 at 3:14 PM
"Legally, workers don't have a recourse unless they can prove discrimination. Unions can have a large role in the AI revolution, with respect to how worker data is collected and appropriated." Thanks to @iajunwa.bsky.social for an amazing book talk on workers' rights in the age of AI
TODAY: Lunchtime Book Talk with @brishen.bsky.social on his new book, "Data and Democracy at Work" at 12:30pm, WCC 1015 at Harvard Law School. Co-sponsored with @lpeproject.bsky.social at Harvard.
October 6, 2023 at 2:33 PM
TODAY: Lunchtime Book Talk with @brishen.bsky.social on his new book, "Data and Democracy at Work" at 12:30pm, WCC 1015 at Harvard Law School. Co-sponsored with @lpeproject.bsky.social at Harvard.