Labor Studies at Cal invites students to explore the role of the U.S. labor movement in the fight for social and economic justice, and its intersection with movements addressing racial, immigrant and gender justice.
We offer internships for academic credit during the school year, and paid summer internships through our Labor Summer Program. Our student programming, classes and internships cover topics such as income inequality, social movements, race and ethnicity dynamics in the workplace, immigration reform, wage theft, health care, the global economy, women and gender inequities, the future of work, green jobs, and retirement security.
Learn more about the Labor Studies program at Cal:
For a full list of other campus labor-related courses, please visit: https://irle.berkeley.edu/opportunities/students/labor-employment-courses/
This course provides a broad, inter-disciplinary overview of the U.S. labor movement
A course for undergraduates/graduates who have an interest in social/economic justice, and seek to earn academic credit while gaining experience in organizing
FALL 2022! An applied research and project-based seminar offers students the opportunity to develop and hone research skills
Meet the Labor Center’s Labor Summer 2022 intern class! Now in its third decade, Labor Summer is a rare paid educational internship that connects students with the labor movement in California.
Labor Summer alumni reflect on their experiences and how the internship has shaped their perspectives and professional growth.
We are pleased to announce that Mara Ortenburger has joined the Labor Center as coordinator of student field programs!
Anibel Ferus-Comelo
Director of Community-Engaged Academic Initiatives
Mara Ortenburger
Coordinator of Student Field Programs
Bahaar Tadjbakhsh
Program Coordinator
