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Labor Day weekend held special meaning for nearly 200 union brothers and sisters. In addition to recognizing the social and economic contributions of workers, these union members and leaders could celebrate joining the ranks of labor’s college.
For union member Greg Martin, the start of the 2012-2013 NLC academic year marks the culmination of years of deliberation to go back to school. More than three years ago, Greg of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, first considered completing his degree.
At that point, the journeyman ironworker was pushing 50. The physical demands of his job were starting to take their toll, but Greg didn’t want to leave a field that he loved. Unsure of what to do, Greg turned to his business manager for advice. That’s how he learned of National Labor College. Continue reading