Labor in Illinois

ARCHIE GREEN memorial celebration

September 14

Champaign

7 pm at 504 East Armory Street. Archie Green, labor educator and ILIR librarian, was founder of the American Folk Life Center which is part of the Smithsonian Museum. He organized and led the folksong group which was the largest student organization on the UIUC campus in the 1970s. Music, performances, singing, memories.

CHAMPAIGN CONFERENCES

Local Union Presidents’ School

Sept. 24th-26th, 2009, Champaign, IL

For elected leaders and officers, meet and share updates, strategies and case studies. Legal updates, trends in workers compensation, current struggles, labor and politics.

Conference Registration Deadline: Sept. 14, 2009.

Collective Bargaining Conference

November 19-21, 2009, Champaign, IL

Confronting the worst of hard times: budget cuts, plant closings, layoffs, furloughs, outsourcing and downsizing Living under the contract: considering enforcement while we negotiate. What does a good contract look like?

CHICAGO CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Basic Certificate in Labor Studies Classes (BCLS)

Chicago

Introduction to the American Labor Movement

6-wk course - Tuesdays, September 22, 2009 thru October 27, 2009 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Basic Steward Training

6-wk course - Tuesdays, November 10, 2009 thru December 15, 2009 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Advanced Certificate in Labor Studies Classes (ACLS) Chicago

Current Issues in the Labor Movement

6-wk course - Wednesdays, September 23, 2009 thru October 28, 2009 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Advanced Steward Training

6-wk course - Wednesdays, November 11, 2009 thru December 16, 2009 6:00 –8:30 p.m.

CHAMPAIGN CERTIFICATE CLASS
Building and Rebuilding the Labor Movement Champaign, IL

Thursday Evenings from 6:00–8:30 pm. From September 24 to November 19, 2009

Where did this crisis come from and where is it headed? How can we help our members in this crisis? Participants who complete the class will get a combined Union Community Action Network (UCAN) and Labor Education Program (LEP/LER) certificate.

September 17

Chicago

27th Annual Federal Sector Labor Relations & Labor Law Conference

Chicago-Kent College of Law presents a day of interactive discussion with some of the foremost federal sector labor relations leaders and practitioners. The conference focuses on federal sector and postal labor relations and law. IL MCLE Credit: 5.75 general hours, including 1.25 hours of ethics (pending approval).

September 18
“How Do We Get America Out of Debt?” Champaign UIUC YMCA
Thomas Geoghegan, Labor Lawyer and Author, Despres, Schwartz and Geoghegan Ltd. Noon to 1 pm.
Our country melted down because it lived beyond its means. Why is it that other high wage countries like Germany are able to run trade surpluses and out compete us in the world economy? Tom Geoghegan, author of “The Secret Lives of Citizens” argues that the only way to make the country more competitive is to move to a European-type social democracy. 1001 South Wright Street, Champaign. 217-337-1500

September 19

Chicago

The Banking Industry: What Workers Need to Know About the Current State of the Industry, the Roles of Bank Regulators, and the Federal Reserve

This course/symposium will address questions many working people are wondering about, including: if it’s still safe to keep their savings in a bank, how banks are regulated, what functions the Federal Reserve System is responsible for, and where the banking industry is headed.

September 29

Older Healthcare Workers: Addressing Health and Safety Challenges on the Job

Chicago

A conference sponsored by University of Illinois School of Public Health.

Learn about programs and policies to design safe workplaces and accommodate the work/life/health needs of an increasingly aging health care workforce. Detailed program information and registration: www.publichealthlearning.com, or contact Marsha Love at lovem@uic.edu

October 1-2

Chicago

Capital Stewardship & Fiduciary Duties Course

What is capital stewardship? Why is pension fund investment important? This course introduces trustees and union leaders to the importance of capital stewardship and pension activism. Offered in partnership with the National Labor College. You can earn one college credit hour by taking this course.

October 5th in English, October 26th in Spanish

Chicago

Worker’s Compensation

Learn about the law and what it means specifically to you. Learn what to do if you or someone in your group gets injured. Learn about your rights and get all your questions answered. Only $5!

Fall Online Labor Studies Registration

8-week classes start Mon. Oct. 19th

Don’t miss out on registering for shorter 8-week fall courses online. We offer Introduction to Labor Studies (LER 100), Labor and Social Movements (LER 110) and Contemporary Labor Problems (LER 120). Check out our website for class descriptions, then email illinoislabored@illinois.edu to register.

Customized Classes Online

LEP offers customized classes in the classroom, at your location and now we can design and teach customized classes online! For more information on how LEP can educate your members by putting your training online, contact Steven Ashby at (312) 996-8733.

CONTACTS: Chicago, Yesenia Vargas, 312-996-2624

Champaign: Martha Kelley, 217-333-0980

www.illinoislabored.org

Helena Worthen

Clinical Associate Professor

Labor Education Program University of Illinois

504 East Armory, Champaign, IL 61820

217-244-4095

hworthen@illinois.edu

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