Labour College Applications

Labour College is open for applications until October 23, 2022

Labour College, the Canadian Labour Congress’ (CLC) flagship trade union leadership development program, is a unique learning opportunity for union leaders and active members to learn new skills and take on the challenges that face the labour movement. It provides university level courses on issues related to work and the rights of workers in Canada. It gives graduates the necessary tools to be effective leaders in their union, their labour council, and the wider labour movement for the benefit of all workers.

CUPW members in good standing are eligible to apply for this post-secondary program, which is offered in English. Francophones from Quebec may apply to attend Le Collège FTQ-Fonds (Programme d’éducation syndicale 2022-2023 de la FTQ-LL – Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ)).

The program aims to: 

• build leadership skills and provide leadership tools;
• foster empowerment, self-confidence, and new networks of labour leaders;
• strengthen critical thinking skills;
• examine working class struggles and human rights issues that affect all workers; and
• create change.

SUBJECTS

 

 

SCHEDULE*

 Three intensive course sessions are offered over 14 months or longer. Each session includes online and in-person learning in addition to independent study. In-person classes are offered each year in British Columbia (BC) and/or Ontario.

SESSION 1:      Unions in the Political Economy
January/February, 2023 – Online
Week of February 26 to March 3, 2023 – In person, BC

SESSION 2:      Labour Leadership and Organizing Change
May/June, 2023 – Online
Week of July 16, 2023 – In person, Ontario 

SESSION 3:      Growing the Movement – Inside and Out
January/February, 2024 – Online
Week of February 25, 2024 – In person, BC

An orientation session will take place prior to the beginning of Session 1. The Independent Learning Project (online) will take place between sessions.

* Dates are subject to change and will be finalized 3-4 months prior to the start of each session.

 

WHO SHOULD APPLY? *

CUPW members in good standing who: 

•      Are or have been active in their union (elected position, active volunteer, committee member, etc.);

•      Have attended one or more labour education course(s);

•      Are active in social and economic justice issues in their community;

•      Are able to make the time over a year or more to attend and prepare for online and in- person courses and complete the independent learning requirements.

Members of equity-seeking groups – women workers, workers of colour, workers with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, intersex, and Indigenous workers – are encouraged to apply.

 * If you are considering applying, please contact your Local and your Region to advise them.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications (for Cohort 10) will close on October 23, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time).

All applicants are encouraged to speak with their union education representative and to identify available financial supports before submitting their application form.

To apply for the next LCC Certificate Program, start your application here: https://clcctc.checkbox.ca/lcc-application-2022—cohort-10

If you have questions about the LCC Certificate Program, please email labourcollege@clcctc.ca.

WHAT ABOUT THE COSTS?

The Joe Davidson Education Fund, as outlined in Article 11.04 of the CUPW Constitution, covers the costs for one participant and a second applicant’s costs will also be covered by CUPW.

In Solidarity,