About the Conference
UCLA Strategic Labor Research Conference, August 7-9, 2026
Join hundreds of labor movement researchers in discussions about the future of research and organizing!
Hosted by the UCLA Strategic Research Lab, the UCLA Strategic Labor Research Conference (August 7-9, 2026) is an annual event that includes workshops on applied skills and discussions about strategic campaigns designed for new and experienced movement researchers.
Dynamic keynote speakers and a variety of exciting training sessions will help strengthen and add new skills to your research repertoires. Come join over 200 labor and allied movement researchers in discussions about the future of research and organizing!
We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Strategic Labor Research Conference. The application portal will be open until May 15 and accepted applicants will be notified by June 5.
2025 Keynote Highlight: Marshall Ganz on the Power of the UCLA SLRC
Marshall Ganz, the 2025 UCLA SLRC Keynote Speaker and Rita E. Hauser Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School, reflects on the impact of this year’s UCLA Strategic Labor Research Conference.
Researchers from across the U.S. gathered at UCLA for workshops, panels, and discussions that fostered knowledge, collaboration, and solidarity across the labor movement and allied causes.
Confirmed Workshops
Check out these exciting workshops for the 2026 Strategic Labor Research Conference!
- Financial Analysis
- Capital Structures 101
- Data Visualization: Turning Data Into Power
- Public Sector Budget Analysis
- Intro to Strategic Corporate Research
- Private Equity Research Strategies
- Power Analysis
- Opposition Research
- Mapping for Research & Organizing
- California Labor Policy Strategies
- Moving From Research to Campaign
- Sectoral Research & Campaigns
- Ballot Initiative Campaigns for Organizing
- Municipal Bonds Research Workshop
Location
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
337 Charles E Young Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90095.
The Luskin School of Public Affairs is located in the Northeast part of campus and the nearest parking lot is Structure 3. Structure 3 has a limited number of Pay-by-Space spots that can be purchased by machine or on your phone in the parking lot for $15 a day.
Otherwise, you may purchase an all-day permit from any UCLA parking kiosk.
Please Note: Two buildings on the UCLA campus are named after the Luskin family. The Luskin School of Public Affairs is in the northeast corner of campus, near the intersection of Sunset & Hilgard. You can find an interactive map of the UCLA Campus here.
Transportation
By Car
The Luskin School of Public Affairs is located in the Northeast part of campus and the nearest parking lot is Structure 3. Structure 3 has a limited number of Pay-by-Space spots. Otherwise, you may purchase an all-day permit from any UCLA parking kiosk.
Public Transportation
- Metro
Metro Lines 2/302, 20, 720, 734 and 788 serve campus, or transfer from other lines. - LA DOT Commuter Express (Friday only)
- Line 534 from Union Station to Westwood.
- Santa Monica Big Blue Bus
Lines 1, 2, 3M, 8 and Rapid 12 bring you to campus, or transfer from other lines. - Culver City Bus
Line 6 and the Rapid 6 bring you directly to campus, or transfer from Lines 1–5 or 7.
Stay Connected
Workshop schedule, announcements and other updates will be updated on this page regularly.
Join the Strategic Research Lab email list: Sign up here.
For general conference questions: laborresearchconference@irle.ucla.edu
About the Conference
UCLA Strategic Labor Research Conference, August 7-9, 2026
Join hundreds of labor movement researchers in discussions about the future of research and organizing!
Hosted by the UCLA Strategic Research Lab, the UCLA Strategic Labor Research Conference (August 7-9, 2026) is an annual event that includes workshops on applied skills and discussions about strategic campaigns designed for new and experienced movement researchers.
Dynamic keynote speakers and a variety of exciting training sessions will help strengthen and add new skills to your research repertoires. Come join over 200 labor and allied movement researchers in discussions about the future of research and organizing!
Be the first to know when applications open by signing up for the Strategic Research Lab email list here.
2025 Keynote Highlight: Marshall Ganz on the Power of the UCLA SLRC
Marshall Ganz, the 2025 UCLA SLRC Keynote Speaker and Rita E. Hauser Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School, reflects on the impact of this year’s UCLA Strategic Labor Research Conference.
Researchers from across the U.S. gathered at UCLA for workshops, panels, and discussions that fostered knowledge, collaboration, and solidarity across the labor movement and allied causes.
Confirmed Workshops
Check out these exciting workshops for the 2026 Strategic Labor Research Conference!
- Financial Analysis
- Shareholders & Capital Strategies
- Data Visualization: Turning Data Into Power
- Public Sector Budget Analysis
- Intro to Strategic Corporate Research
- Private Equity Research Strategies
- Power Analysis
- Opposition Research
- Mapping for Research & Organizing
- California Labor Policy Strategies
- Moving From Research to Campaign
- Sectoral Research & Campaigns
- Ballot Initiatives for Organizing
- Municipal Bonds Research Workshop
Location
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
337 Charles E Young Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90095.
The Luskin School of Public Affairs is located in the Northeast part of campus and the nearest parking lot is Structure 3. Structure 3 has a limited number of Pay-by-Space spots that can be purchased by machine or on your phone in the parking lot for $15 a day.
Otherwise, you may purchase an all-day permit from any UCLA parking kiosk.
Please Note: Two buildings on the UCLA campus are named after the Luskin family. The Luskin School of Public Affairs is in the northeast corner of campus, near the intersection of Sunset & Hilgard. You can find an interactive map of the UCLA Campus here.
Transportation
By Car
The Luskin School of Public Affairs is located in the Northeast part of campus and the nearest parking lot is Structure 3. Structure 3 has a limited number of Pay-by-Space spots. Otherwise, you may purchase an all-day permit from any UCLA parking kiosk.
Public Transportation
- Metro
Metro Lines 2/302, 20, 720, 734 and 788 serve campus, or transfer from other lines. - LA DOT Commuter Express (Friday only)
- Line 534 from Union Station to Westwood.
- Santa Monica Big Blue Bus
Lines 1, 2, 3M, 8 and Rapid 12 bring you to campus, or transfer from other lines. - Culver City Bus
Line 6 and the Rapid 6 bring you directly to campus, or transfer from Lines 1–5 or 7.
Stay Connected
Workshop schedule, announcements and other updates will be updated on this page regularly.
Join the Strategic Research Lab email list: Sign up here.
For general conference questions: laborresearchconference@irle.ucla.edu
