The McBride Lecture is a biennial event inviting a nationally recognized leader to Notre Dame to speak on a contemporary labor topic, addressing both the campus and local communities. Established in 1977 with support from the United Steelworkers (USW) “to promote better understanding of the principles of unionism and our economy," the signature series represents the Higgins Labor Program's commitment to educating students and citizens on enduring questions of workplace rights, economic fairness, and social justice. Honoring the international union's fourth international president, Lloyd McBride (1977–1983), the USW has generously funded the annual McBride Lecture and associated activities since its inception.
Fred Redmond, United Steelworkers Executive Vice President (Human Relations), delivered the 36th McBride Lecture on September 21, 2017 at the Eck Visitor Center.
The 36th McBride Lecture (2017)
Fred Redmond, "Today's Struggle for Racial and Economic Justice"
Our next McBride Lecture will take place in 2019. To see the list of illustrious prior speakers, please see the Past McBride Lectures link to the left.
