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ASU Center for Work and Democracy
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Research and education supporting unions, movements, and working people’s organizations in the United States.
ASU’s law school is starting a new project– the Civil Rights, Migration and Workplace Law Initiative– and the kickoff event is TONIGHT!
Check out the event featuring Stacy Leeds and Fatima Goss-Graves at 6:00pm.
November 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A special thank you to all who attended one of our Open House Luncheons this semester! Being part of a community is a huge part of what makes working on a college campus so fun. Thank you for being a part of ours!
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
CWD Director McQuarrie and Associate Director Fong spoke at “The Dark Side of the Chip” today, exploring ways in which expanded chip production in the Valley can improve to best support workers rights and safety.
October 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
“The Semiconductor Con: The Dark Side of the Chip,” a community-led event hosted by @ChipCommunities , takes place this Wednesday in downtown Phoenix from 9:30am-4:25pm.
October 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Location Change!

The “Dark Side of the Chip,” a one-day conference hosted by @chipscommunities.bsky.social , will now be hosted at 435 S 3rd Ave.
September 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out yesterday to hear Teresa's talk on the union advantage! We hope that you had as good a time as we did listening to our Visiting Scholar.

(For those who missed the event, we will be posting a recording on our YouTube channel soon!)
September 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Starting now! Make your way over to West Hall room 135 to catch the program.
September 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Thank you to everyone who popped by for our first Open House Luncheon of the semester! It’s always a great time getting together to talk about the Center and our work.
See you all in October!
September 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
@chipscommunities.bsky.social presents: the DARK SIDE OF THE CHIP, a one-day conference surrounding the semiconductor industry's impact on workers and the environment and how folks can organize so it benefits all of us. Learn more about the event and RSVP here: bit.ly/DarkSideofth...
September 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This weekend, Michael, Maria, and Jonathan attended the annual Leadership Assembly hosted by SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West. Thank you for having us, UHW!
September 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
If you want to learn more about Teresa and her work, you can join us for her talk, “How Unions Affect Workers' Wealth, Health, and Retirement Security by Gender, Race, and Class,” on 9/24 from 4:30-6:00pm in West Hall 135. We hope to see you there! bit.ly/GhilarducciT...
August 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Please welcome the newest addition to the CWD this semester: Visiting Scholar Teresa Ghilarducci!

An economist and expert in older worker labor markets and retirement security from the @nssrnews.bsky.social , Teresa will make an amazing addition to the team.
August 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Sun Devils are back on campus (and already in class)! CWD staffers Michael, Maria, and Ben are super excited to have students back in the classroom this fall. 💪📘🤓
August 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Last week, the CWD’s Ben Case spoke at #ASA2025 on panels like “Public Sociology in a Time of Genocide” (pictured) as well as others surrounding political engagement.
We’re proud to have had Ben share his impressive research and represent the Center in front of so many talented sociologists!
August 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Today, the CWD hosted our annual staff strategy meeting to discuss plans for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Our team's got big things coming– stay tuned!
July 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This weekend, CWD staffers joined the amazing team at SEIU UHW for the recent meeting of their executive board.
At the event, members of the union discussed everything from budget to organizing plans. It is always an honor and a privilege to be able to see our allies at UHW!
June 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended one of our monthly Open House Luncheons this semester! It is always a joy to get to link up with friends and allies to talk about the CWD and our work.
See y’all in the fall! 😃
May 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Congrats, grads! 🎓🎊
Three brilliant CWD Research Aides-- Mia, Ian, and Jackson-- walked across the stage this Monday with shiny new bachelor’s degrees. We are so proud of the work that these RAs put in during their time with the CWD and can’t wait to see what they do next!
May 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hey, Sun Devils! Looking to round out your fall schedule? Check out JUS 310: Exploitation, Oppression, and Resistance in Capitalist Societies!
May 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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April 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Want the highlights from “Majority Rules 2025: Trends in State-Level Ballot Initiative Voting”? We’ve got you covered. 😎

Check out the the top line items from the executive summary of our report: (🧵 1/2)
#MajorityRules #BallotInitiatives
April 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
“Majority Rules 2025: Trends in State-Level Ballot Initiative Voting” is OUT NOW!
You can learn more about our report on the ongoing battle for ballot initiatives here: cwd.asu.edu/projects/maj...
April 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Are you interested in better understanding the priorities of American voters? Our upcoming report on ballot initiatives, “Majority Rules: 2025,” builds on our previous research to show just which kinds of policies are most popular when put directly to a vote.
April 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Thank you so much to all who were able to attend our talk with John Womack on Labor Power and Strategy last week. Getting to learn from Womack and from you all through the expectational Q&As was truly special!
April 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In person event starting soon ‼️
April 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM