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The Labor Extension Program at the University of Massachusetts
Dartmouthis a non-credit program providing training and education to
Massachusetts workers, their unions, and other workers' organization.
Our focus is on strengthening these organizations and increasing
activism. Labor Extension programs are designed to help union
activists, officers, and staff build the skills necessary to
effectively advocate for the needs and concerns of the workforce and to
organize the unorganized. Open-enrollment, non-credit courses are
offered I the Fall and the Spring. The Extension coordinator will also
work with you to design specific trainings to meet your union's or
labor council's needs.
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Available programs include:
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stewards' training
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preparation for bargaining
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| organizing
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developing member organizers
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| mobilizing your members
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media strategy
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| corporate research
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sexual harassment
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| arbitration
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labor law
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| workers' rights
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labor history
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| Common Sense Economics
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public speaking
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The Dartmouth program, while focusing primarily on Southeastern
Massachusetts, is part of a state-wide effort, with additional
Extension coordinators located on the Boston, Amherst and Lowell
campuses of the University. Call the coordinator nearest you to find
out about current offerings or to discuss custom programs:
