Donald Taylor

Donald Taylor is Professor and Department Chair at the School for Workers, University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also affiliated with the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire, where he teaches online courses in public sector human resource management and labor relations. His expertise spans labor relations, union leadership, and organizational development in the public sector.

• Department Chair, School for Workers, UW-Madison
• MPA Program Faculty, Carsey School of Public Policy, University of New Hampshire
• Extensive teaching experience at UNH, Indiana University, and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

His educational background includes an M.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in History, both from the University of New Hampshire, with concentrations in Political Economy, International Relations, and U.S. History.

Donald Taylor’s research and teaching focus on public sector labor relations, labor and employment law, union leadership, organizational development, and strategic planning. His work is deeply rooted in political economy and emphasizes capacity-building within labor organizations. He brings over 25 years of practical experience from leadership roles in major unions, including UE, HERE, and SEIU, where he served as negotiator, organizer, business agent, and education director.

His professional certifications include a Human Resources Certificate from Madison College (2019), a Change Leadership Certificate from Cornell University (2015), and a Professional Trainer Certificate from the American Society for Training and Development — NH (2007). These credentials enhance his academic and practical authority in labor education and organizational leadership.

While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his national recognition as an expert on the constitutional rights of public employees underscores his influence in the field.

Donald Taylor has advised numerous labor professionals through his teaching and union work, though specific student names are not listed. He has received no explicitly mentioned grants, but his long-standing role in labor education suggests sustained programmatic and institutional support.

He is actively involved in labor education through the School for Workers and contributes to public policy discourse via his affiliation with the Carsey School. His work bridges academic scholarship and real-world labor advocacy, making him a key figure in labor studies and public sector workforce development.