The main objective of the Labour College Program is to equip experienced union activists with the analytical skills and knowledge required to deal with problems and issues with which you are confronted on a day-to-day basis in the workplace, in the union and in the community.

The first two weeks of the program will be held in Ottawa from January 3 to 15, 2010.

The second two weeks will be in Ottawa or another site from May 3 to 15, 2010.

The program covers:

• History of Work and Labour in Canada
• Canadian Political Economy
• Theory and Practice of Unionism
• Introduction to Labour Research
• Canadian Society:  Changing Lives and Work
• Workers in a Global World
• My Changing Role in the Union

Each student will carry out a learning project in conjunction with their union in the three month period between the two sessions.

Joe Davidson Education Fund

CUPW presents the Labour College of Canada with an education bursary.

This fund was established during its 1986 convention and has since become an integral part of our National Constitution. The courses are only available in English. However, an education bursary equal to the amount of the bursary given to the College will be awarded to the Labour Education Department of the Quebec Federation of Labour.

Admission Requirement

Your local has a brochure that will explain the program in detail.  You may also download the brochure and application at www.canadianlabour.ca. Follow the education link.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, July 24, 2009.

The CUPW strongly encourages you to submit your candidacy. This will be an exceptional education experience offered by the Labour College.