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The Higgins Labor Studies Program at the University of Notre Dame promotes justice and dignity for workers through education, outreach, and research. 

We invite you to examine the links on the right-hand side of the page to find out more about the Higgins Labor Studies Program.

The Higgins Program is a part of the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame.  The program has its roots in the College of Arts and Letters.

In the News:

"Right to Work" legislation has passed in Indiana.  Read about the work the Higgins Labor Studies Program has done to educate the public on the negative effects of "Right to Work."

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka delivered the annual McBride Lecture at the UniverRichard Trumkasity  of Notre Dame on September 14, 2011.  Richard Trumka's Remarks at  Notre Dame