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PROGRAMS, EVENTS & UPCOMING CLASSES

Summit on Immigration & Racism

Foro en Inmigración y Racismo

March 8/8 de Marzo 9am-4pm

Cristo Rey School

211 West Linwood, KCMO

presented by the Institute for Labor Studies in cooperation with the Common Table Coalition

in English y Español

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Para un volante en español

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Fall 2008 upcoming classes

American Labor History

Labor Law

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SPRING 2008 Credit Classes

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Union Leadership & Administration*

A&S 341 (formerly 400K)

Wednesdays 7:00-10:00pm, Fine Arts 308

Instructors: Judy Ancel and Paul Rainsberger

Ref no: 17511

starts January 16th

Labor in Politics & Society*

PS 360 (formerly PS 380X)

Saturdays 9:00am-4:00pm, Fine Arts 307

Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and 23, March 8 and 15, and April 5 and 19

Instructor: Don Giljum (UMSL)

Ref no: 17512

SPRING 2008 Non-credit Class

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Parliamentary Procedure

4 Mondays -- 6:30-9:00pm

Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 18

Teamsters Hall, 4501 Emmanuel Cleaver Blvd

Instructor: Teresa Dean, certified professional parliamentarian

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* courses count toward a Certificate in Labor Studies

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scholarships

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ROLLBACK WAL-MART CONFERENCE

January 27-28, 2006

LABOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Get the education and skills you need to be a leader and confront the challenges of the changing workplace and the global economy. Earn a certificate in Labor Studies through UMKC by taking six courses on the University's Interactive Video Network.
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LABOR RADIO - RADIO THAT TALKS BACK TO THE BOSS

ILS sponsors The Heartland Labor Forum Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm and Fridays 5:00-6:00am on KKFI 90.1 FM -- Tune in.

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• Listen to archived shows

CUSTOM TRAINING
The Institute for Labor Studies provides custom training for unions, tailored to their needs. They can be evening, half-day, full-day, or several day programs.
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LABOR IN THE SCHOOLS
'Labor in school' is a 15-hour curriculum for high school students. It aims to familiarize them with the world of work and bona fide labor organizations that represent workers.
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MIDWEST SCHOOL FOR WOMEN WORKERS
This summer, Union women from throughout the Midwest will get together to improve their skills as activists, share their experiences, & learn how to gain more power in their work-place and a greater voice in their union. This year's School focuses on POWER - how to get it & what to do with it!