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Introduction to the Summer Labor Fellowships

The Summer Labor Fellowships are full-time, paid opportunities for select Notre Dame undergraduates to spend the summer engaged in labor-focused, project-based work while developing their skills in organizing, research, advocacy, and communications.

Program Details

Overview

The fellowships offer eight consecutive weeks of full-time, on-site work. Fellows receive a $6,000 stipend and are responsible for finding their own transportation and lodging, although they may consult the Institute for Social Concerns or their on-site partner for advice on finding affordable housing and transportation options.

Partner Organizations

One or two fellows will be placed with a national partner of the institute's Higgins Labor Program, including:

• Economic Policy Institute (EPI): a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank working to counter rising inequality, low wages, and weak benefits for working people.
• UNITE HERE Local 1: a union representing more than 15,000 hospitality workers in Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
• Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW): a worker-based human rights organization internationally recognized for its achievements in the fields of social responsibility, human trafficking, and gender-based violence at work.

Application and Selection

The application is open, and the selection process includes interviews for semi-finalists, followed by finalist interviews with the national partners. Offers to successful applicants are typically notified the week before the end of March.

Testimonial

"These first few weeks have been such an eye-opening experience. Through this internship, I've met workers who have been overlooked, underpaid, and mistreated for far too long." – Annie, Unite Here Local 1, Chicago

Program Structure

Duration and Stipend

The fellowships last for eight consecutive weeks, and fellows receive a $6,000 stipend.

Responsibilities

Fellows assume responsibility for finding their own transportation and lodging, although they may consult the Institute for Social Concerns or their on-site partner for advice on finding affordable housing and transportation options.

Starting Dates

Starting dates will be negotiated with each partner.

Conclusion

The Summer Labor Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for Notre Dame undergraduates to engage in labor-focused work and develop valuable skills in organizing, research, advocacy, and communications. With its partner organizations and comprehensive program structure, the fellowships offer a valuable experience for those interested in labor solidarity, workplace dignity, economic fairness, and the common good.