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The Center for Work and Democracy hosts a number of events each year to promote scholarship that supports our mission and that seeks to build a community of scholars, activists and organizers interested in advancing democracy, equity, and the power of working people.
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No problem. You can watch video from our past events on the Center's YouTube channel.
John P. Frank Memorial Lecture: "Is It Fascism Yet?"
Join the SST team in welcoming Jason Stanley to campus on April 13, 2026 for his talk "Is It Fascism Yet?," this year's John P. Frank Memorial Lecture.
Days of Love and Rage: A Story of Ordinary People Forging a Revolution (WEBINAR)
On April 14, 2026 from 10:00-11:30am, Anand Gopal will present his virutal book talk for "Days of Love and Rage: A Story of Ordinary People Forging a Revolution."
Days of Love and Rage: A Story of Ordinary People Forging a Revolution (IN PERSON)
On April 14, 2026 from 4:30-6:00pm, Anand Gopal will present his in-person book talk for "Days of Love and Rage: A Story of Ordinary People Forging a Revolution."
Lessons from Winning a Transformational Mayoralty (IN PERSON)
Jeremy Freeman presents his in-person talk, "Lessons from Winning a Transformational Mayoralty," on April 15th from 12:00pm-1:30pm.
Lessons from Winning a Transformational Mayoralty (WEBINAR)
Jeremy Freeman "Lessons from Winning a Transformational Mayoralty" in an interview with the CWD team on April 15th via Zoom Webinar. Tune in from 3:00-4:30pm!
Join CWD staff, RAs, faculty affiliates, board members, and other allies for updates on the Center, networking, lunch, and all-around quality conversation each month for our Open House Luncheons! Spring semester meeting dates are as follows: Thursday, February 5 at 12:00pm; Thursday, March 5 at 12:00 pm; and Thursday, April 2 at 12:00 pm.
In February of 2024, the Center for Work and Democracy hosted dozens of scholars, activists, and organizers on ASU's Tempe campus to discuss the future of worker power and economic democracy in the United States.
Thanks to documentarian Kiley Kraskouskas and her amazing team, you can learn more about the conference, its attendees, and the CWD in this short film.
Past events
BOOK LAUNCH: "After Black Lives Matter: Policing and Anti-Capitalist Struggle"
On April 11th, the Center for Work and Democracy will be hosting a book launch for Cedric Johnson’s…
West Hall Room 135, Tempe Campus; Hybrid via Zoom
Jennifer Silva: Pain and Politics in the Heart of America
Join us at the Center for Work and Democracy in welcoming Jennifer Silva to our campus for this hybrid event, hosted on…
West Hall Room 135, Tempe Campus; Zoom
Not Your Grandfather's Union: The History of Women's Labor Activism
As a part of ASU's Spring Faculty Series, advisory board member Mary Margaret Fonow Presents: "Not Your Grandfather's…
Tempe MCoE, Student Pavillion 321; Zoom
ENERGIZING JUSTICE: Local to Global Forum and Festival
ASU's School of Social Transformation presents the 22nd annual Local to Global Justice Forum and Festival: "ENERGIZING…
ASU Tempe Campus; Armstrong Hall and Ross-Blakley Hall
IN-PERSON BOOK LAUNCH: "Street Rebellion" by Benjamin S. Case
Join us in the MU as author Ben Case discusses his new book, Street Rebellion: Resistance Beyond Violence and…
ASU Memorial Union; Coconino Room 246
VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH: "Street Rebellion" by Benjamin S. Case
This virtual book launch features Benjamin S. Case, author of Street Rebellion: Resistance Beyond Violence and…
Online
Barrett Community Dialogue: Voting Rights and Civic Participation in Arizona
With the midterm elections behind us, it's a good time to assess the current obstacles to civic and electoral…
Vista del Sol Theater; Zoom
GUEST SPEAKER: Jon Shefner on Engagement, Accountability, and Resources
Jon Shefner, a Professor of Sociology at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, shares his expertise on social movements…
ASU Memorial Union; La Paz Room 242
Barrett Community Dialogue: Ballot Initiatives and the Future of Direct Democracy
This November, Arizona voters have the opportunity to vote directly on a number of different issues from debt reduction…
Sage South 242; Online
Barrett Community Dialogue: Community Health in the Phoenix Valley
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought community health to the forefront of public dialogue. On Monday, September 26th,…
Vista del Sol 202 & Zoom
BOOK LAUNCH: "Evolution of a Movement" by Tracy Perkins
Author Tracy Perkins discusses her new book, Evolution of a Movement: Four Decades of California Environmental…
Zoom
BOOK LAUNCH: "Degenerations of Democracy" by Craig Calhoun, Dilip Parameshwar Goankar, and Charles Taylor
Please join us as we celebrate the publication of Degenerations of Democracy. Author Craig Calhoun will be…
Memorial Union, Ventana Ballroom (241C)
"We don't often get many opportunities or chances to be with each other, to share our experiences, to share our aspirations, to share our strategies, and just to make connections. So, for me, this has been a tremendous benefit to be in the room with so many new faces, both from academia but also from the different social movements, to share our ideas."
Kali Akuno, Cooperation Jackson, on our 2024 Conference on Worker Power and Economic Democracy
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