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Monthly Archives: June 2012

Weekly Series: Scholarship Allows Father to Focus on His Goals, Too

29 Friday Jun 2012

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AFSCME, Financial Aid, Labor Studies, National Labor College, scholarships

Kurt Speigel Family photoKurt Spiegel, a field supervisor for WFSE/AFSCME 28, worried that he wouldn’t have the time, energy and financial resources to reach his goal of earning a bachelor’s degree in Labor Studies, but he’s found that he has all the support he needs to succeed at NLC. Continue reading →

Words of Wisdom for the Class of 2012

26 Tuesday Jun 2012

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If you weren’t able to attend the commencement ceremony, read on for a selection of advice, praise and wishes for the graduates. Continue reading →

Congratulations Class of 2012!

25 Monday Jun 2012

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AFT, bachelor's degree, Commencement, Labor Studies, National Labor College, online learning, SEIU, SMWIA, UA

On Saturday, June 23, 2012, AFL-CIO President Emeritus John Sweeney, who serves on National Labor College’s (NLC) Board of Trustees, officially granted degrees to NLC’s Class of 2012.

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Seventy-eight graduates representing 25 unions and Working America, the AFL-CIO’s Community affiliate, received Bachelor’s Degrees from the School of Labor Studies.  Continue reading →

Preview of 2012 Commencement Pics

24 Sunday Jun 2012

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AFSCME, AFT, bachelor's degree, Commencement, Labor Studies, LIUNA, National Labor College, Photos, SEIU

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Weekly Series: Scholarships Help Husband and Wife Focus on Studies Instead of Finances

22 Friday Jun 2012

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Business Administration, Financial Aid, IBEW, National Labor College, online degree, scholarships, Union Plus

Scholarship recipients Kristina and Corey BrownCorey and Kristina Brown, electricians from Local 292 in East Bethel, Minnesota, were each awarded $795 scholarships to attend National Labor College.

This is the second time the husband and wife pair has received scholarships from Union Plus to attend NLC.

“With the online program at the National Labor College, I am able to study more while spending time at home,” says Corey. Continue reading →

Graduation Day Nears for Class of 2012

21 Thursday Jun 2012

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bachelor's degree, Commencement, Graduation, National Labor College

With a graduating class of 78, the National Labor College Class of 2012 is set to receive their diplomas at the Commencement Ceremony this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.

Graduates include those who have completed their course work in the Summer and Fall of 2011 and those who finished in Spring of 2012. They represent more than 20 unions and Working America, the community affiliate of the AFL-CIO.

Nearly 50 graduates are making the trip to the Silver Spring campus to participate in the ceremony. They are bringing with them the family, friends, and union leaders who supported them throughout their journey to finish their bachelor’s degree. Continue reading →

Union Skills Classes Help You Solve Real-World Problems, Says Student

18 Monday Jun 2012

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AFGE, Bonnie Ladin Union Skills, Contract Language, National Labor College, Negotiating, Union training, Writing

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If you’re looking to beef up your skills in Organizing, Arbitration or Contract Negotiation, sign up and pay before July 1, 2012, to save at least $70 per class. But don’t take our word for it…

Lark Escobar, an AFGE union steward, believes that taking the April Negotiating and Writing Contract Language Course was the best choice she’s made as a steward.

“This class is essential for newer union stewards,” says Lark. “It equips you with the knowledge and tools to begin or refine your negotiation and contract writing skills.” Continue reading →

Weekly Series: Third Generation Plumber and Dad of Three Boys Finishes Degree with Help of Scholarship

15 Friday Jun 2012

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Labor Studies, National Labor College, online learning, organizing, scholarships, UA, Union Plus

Bill Steiner with wife and 3 sons receives union scholarshipWilliam “Bill” Steiner a plumber from Local 398 in Montclair, California, was prepared to dip into his savings or use his credit card to pay for his fall tuition to attend the NLC, but thanks to the $1,590 he received from the Union Plus National Labor College Scholarship Program he didn’t have to touch either.

“NLC is a very supportive, dynamic way to earn a degree, and I’m grateful Union Plus is making educational dreams come true for working families,” says Bill a third-generation member of his local. Continue reading →

Report by NLC Professor Exposes Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)

11 Monday Jun 2012

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AFL-CIO, BCTD, Building and Construction Trades Department, Construction Management, Labor Studies, LIUNA

The Building and Construction Trades Department (BCTD), with the support of the AFL-CIO and LIUNA, jointly released the findings of a first-ever state-by-state comparative analysis by of the Associated Builders and Contractors trade association, better known as the ABC.

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Weekly Series: Retiree Fulfills a Lifelong Dream with NLC and Union Scholarships

08 Friday Jun 2012

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Apprenticeships, bachelor's degree, Commencement, Financial Aid, Health and Safety, IBEW, Labor Studies, National Labor College, Retiree, scholarships, Union Plus

Bill Hager photo - NLC Scholarship recipient“It’s true — NLC is the ‘West Point’ for labor,” said Bill Hager of the Electrical Workers Local 369.

Bill retired as an electrician, but rather than picking up a fishing pole or tooling around in an RV, he stepped up his efforts to earn his college degree. Continue reading →

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