Labor
Studies
Introduction
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:
Examples of Past Student Projects
Program Contacts

Anibel Ferus-Comelo
Director of Community-Engaged Academic Initiatives

Karla Gutierrez
Program Coordinator

Mara Ortenburger
Coordinator of Student Field Programs