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Penny Lewis is a Professor of Labor Studies at the City University of New York (CUNY), with research focuses on social class, social movements, and urban social change. She actively bridges academic and community organizing, having worked as a union organizer and served as Vice President for Senior Colleges at the Professional Staff Congress (CUNY’s faculty and staff union). Her interdisciplinary approach integrates sociological theory, political economy, and historical analysis.
- Education: Ph.D. in Sociology (CUNY, 2009), M.Phil in Sociology (CUNY, 2003), B.A. in Semiotics (Brown University, 1993).
Her research spans social class, labor history, urban sociology, and political movements, with notable work on the Vietnam antiwar movement, Occupy Wall Street, and neoliberal urbanism. Publications include analyses of labor-community coalitions, economic justice campaigns, and spatial strategies in social movements.
Recent articles and chapters examine intersections between labor organizing and urban activism, particularly in resisting austerity policies and advocating for fair wages. Her upcoming book A People’s Guide to New York City highlights grassroots narratives.
- Scientific Awards:
- PSC-CUNY TRAD A Awards (multiple)
- Russell Sage Foundation Research Grant
- Fellowships at CUNY Graduate Center
As a vocal advocate for academic labor rights, she has held leadership roles in unions and community organizations like NY Jobs With Justice. Her work emphasizes practical applications of sociological theory to contemporary struggles.
