STRENGTHENING THE WORKFORCE

Based in Champaign and Chicago, the Labor Education Program is the only state-wide provider of professional training and development for union leaders and workers in Illinois.

CUSTOMIZED COURSES FOR ORGANIZED LABOR

The Labor Education Program will consult with your union or organization to design an appropriate educational program covering a variety of subject areas throughout Illinois.

Classes can be presented in multiple formats, including half-day and day-long sessions. We can also provide educational presentations of variable length to accommodate your meeting or conference schedules. All courses can be conducted either in our classrooms or at your site. Classes are arranged to meet at times that are best for your organization, including weekdays and evenings, and weekends.

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The University of Illinois Press interviewed Professor Bob Bruno about his new book, What Work Is.
Mar 11, 2024
When the expanded federal Child Tax Credit was temporarily adopted during the pandemic, child poverty was reduced by 36% and $1 billion was injected into Illinois’ economy, creating 18,000 jobs. But Congress allowed it to expire. As a result, child poverty has more than doubled.
Mar 04, 2024
New autoworkers’ contract uplifts Belvidere, Illinois No place in history has benefited more from a new contract than Belvidere, Illinois. CBS 2’s Brad Edwards went 90 miles northwest of Chicago to a place that went from the biggest labor “loser” to the biggest winner.
Feb 12, 2024
I think simple questions about fundamental life activities are often the most profound. Asking “what work is” to anyone who works is one of those queries.
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