Wednesday 1 October 2008
Labour Education Centre events, October 25th to November 2nd
More events from the Labour Education Centre:
Toronto Labour History: 1870s to 1970s:
November 1 & 2, 2008
Saturday/Sunday
WEEKEND SCHOOL
Saturday, November 1, 2008
8:30 am -- 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am -- 4:30 pm Classes
Sunday, November 2, 2008
9:30 am -- 12:30 pm Classes
Labour History: 1870s ? 1970s
Explore a century of labour struggles in Toronto in this two day course. Labour
activist David Kidd will lead a Labour History Walking Tour in downtown Toronto
(1? hours). Special guest speakers will share stories from labour?s past.
LEC-CLC Weekend School:
Saturday, October 25, 9:30-4:30
Downtown location
Saturday, November 1, 9:00-4:30
OFL building, 15 Gervais Dr.
Migrant Workers in a Global Economy
Global migration poses challenges: for those who migrate, for the source countries,
and the host countries. Migration impacts the economy, our communities, and
the labour movement. Global migration is also the result of changes in the global
economy brought about by trade, investment, and labour policies. How have we
responded to the reality of global migration? How do we relate to the migrant
workers movement? What are the possibilities and challenges of collaboration
between labour and migrant workers movements? Learn more about these issues
and various strategies for coalition building.
Popular Education: Theory and Practice
Various movements for social change ? around the rights of workers, women, poor
people, peasants, people of colour ? were built on the principles and practice of
popular education, first in the global south and later in North America. This course
will be a practicum and clinic to further develop your ability to integrate analysis
and action not only to win campaigns but also to build community, capacity, and
critical consciousness among those you work with.
Women, Work and Power
Diverse groups of women make vital contributions to Canada?s society, labour
force, trade unions and social movements. Explore equity issues faced by women
in the workplace, feminization of poverty, precarious women workers, work-life
balance. Share experiences and strategies for change.
Stewards Training
This course will provide opportunities for Stewards to develop new and
proactive strategies to handle workplace issues, increase communication
with the membership and connect issues between the workplace and the
community. Building on the basic roles and responsibilities of Stewards, the
course will address ways to reach beyond the apathy and increase member
support and involvement through the grievance procedure and during the
collective bargaining process.
Collective Bargaining I
In preparation for bargaining, you must understand the legal and economic
factors affecting negotiations. The function of the bargaining committee, its
size and work in setting demands are part of your role. Course includes an
introduction to costing and COLA.
Arbitration I
The first step of the arbitration process will be covered; grievance investigation
and preparation for hearing; legal framework of arbitration; order of
proceeding; preliminary objections; and opening statements.
Union Action and Climate Change
Climate change is happening and its impact on all of us is growing. Droughts,
hurricanes, floods, blizzards, ice storms and tornados are all examples of the
severe consequences of our changing climate. If we don?t take action to stop it,
it is going to damage the world we live in and alter the way of life we now take
for granted.
In this course participants will learn about climate change, its causes, impacts
and mitigating solutions. They will also learn about the actions unions have
taken to address climate change and the actions they can take at home,
workplace and the community at large to tackle climate change.
Health and Safety Level I
To protect our membership we must know our rights in the contract and in
legislation. This course discusses union involvement in identification and
correction of workplace hazards, noise, legislation and principles of control.
Clear Language
This workshop will make the written word work with us and make our
communications reader friendly. There will be lots of hands-on practice.
Toronto Labour History: 1870s to 1970s:
November 1 & 2, 2008
Saturday/Sunday
WEEKEND SCHOOL
Saturday, November 1, 2008
8:30 am -- 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am -- 4:30 pm Classes
Sunday, November 2, 2008
9:30 am -- 12:30 pm Classes
Labour History: 1870s ? 1970s
Explore a century of labour struggles in Toronto in this two day course. Labour
activist David Kidd will lead a Labour History Walking Tour in downtown Toronto
(1? hours). Special guest speakers will share stories from labour?s past.
LEC-CLC Weekend School:
Saturday, October 25, 9:30-4:30
Downtown location
Saturday, November 1, 9:00-4:30
OFL building, 15 Gervais Dr.
Migrant Workers in a Global Economy
Global migration poses challenges: for those who migrate, for the source countries,
and the host countries. Migration impacts the economy, our communities, and
the labour movement. Global migration is also the result of changes in the global
economy brought about by trade, investment, and labour policies. How have we
responded to the reality of global migration? How do we relate to the migrant
workers movement? What are the possibilities and challenges of collaboration
between labour and migrant workers movements? Learn more about these issues
and various strategies for coalition building.
Popular Education: Theory and Practice
Various movements for social change ? around the rights of workers, women, poor
people, peasants, people of colour ? were built on the principles and practice of
popular education, first in the global south and later in North America. This course
will be a practicum and clinic to further develop your ability to integrate analysis
and action not only to win campaigns but also to build community, capacity, and
critical consciousness among those you work with.
Women, Work and Power
Diverse groups of women make vital contributions to Canada?s society, labour
force, trade unions and social movements. Explore equity issues faced by women
in the workplace, feminization of poverty, precarious women workers, work-life
balance. Share experiences and strategies for change.
Stewards Training
This course will provide opportunities for Stewards to develop new and
proactive strategies to handle workplace issues, increase communication
with the membership and connect issues between the workplace and the
community. Building on the basic roles and responsibilities of Stewards, the
course will address ways to reach beyond the apathy and increase member
support and involvement through the grievance procedure and during the
collective bargaining process.
Collective Bargaining I
In preparation for bargaining, you must understand the legal and economic
factors affecting negotiations. The function of the bargaining committee, its
size and work in setting demands are part of your role. Course includes an
introduction to costing and COLA.
Arbitration I
The first step of the arbitration process will be covered; grievance investigation
and preparation for hearing; legal framework of arbitration; order of
proceeding; preliminary objections; and opening statements.
Union Action and Climate Change
Climate change is happening and its impact on all of us is growing. Droughts,
hurricanes, floods, blizzards, ice storms and tornados are all examples of the
severe consequences of our changing climate. If we don?t take action to stop it,
it is going to damage the world we live in and alter the way of life we now take
for granted.
In this course participants will learn about climate change, its causes, impacts
and mitigating solutions. They will also learn about the actions unions have
taken to address climate change and the actions they can take at home,
workplace and the community at large to tackle climate change.
Health and Safety Level I
To protect our membership we must know our rights in the contract and in
legislation. This course discusses union involvement in identification and
correction of workplace hazards, noise, legislation and principles of control.
Clear Language
This workshop will make the written word work with us and make our
communications reader friendly. There will be lots of hands-on practice.
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