Michael Laslett, Author

Michael Laslett

Michael Laslett, David Brundage, Tobias Higbie

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Michael Laslett spent 37 years in the labor movement in many different roles, including rank-and-file member; elected local union officer; union reformer; internal organizer and contract negotiator; external organizer; organizing, division and strategic campaigns director; global campaigner; and education and leadership development director. During his career, Michael worked at SEIU, the Teamsters (IBT) and Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU), the UFCW, and AFSCME. His work took him across the United States and Europe. His last position was national Deputy Director for Offense at SEIU’s Public Services Division. Michael currently serves on the Advisory Committee of the Washington State Labor Education and Research Center (WA-LERC) at South Seattle College.

John Laslett: A Scholarly Remembrance

Labor historian John Laslett died on March 23rd, 2025 at the age of 91. He will be remembered for his scholarly engagement with

by Michael Laslett, David Brundage, Tobias Higbie
December 12, 2025