Rosa Parks just didn’t decide to stand up for her rights on day by refusing to move to the back of a bus which sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott thereby setting off the whole black civil rights movement. That’s not the way it happened. She had been thrown off the bus before by that same bus driver. He knew he’d thrown her off the bus before and he knew that this time when she refused to go to the back of the bus, she would not be moved. So that’s why he called the police.
Rosa Parks had training before that fatefuly day. She had also been serving as secretary for her local NAACP chapter.
2009 Summer School for Union and Community Women Click Here
Tax Workshop for Strippers & Sex Workers 2009 Sunday February 8th, 2009
National Labor College Online Classes
All Southwest Organizing School classes are held in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Santa Fe is a world-class tourist destination and the second oldest city in the country. Three of Santa Fe’s eight City Councilors come out of the labor movement. The Mayor was a CWA Local President. Santa Fe also has the country’s highest minimum wage ($9.50 per hr), the strongest affordable housing ordinance, and a highly successful immigrant rights movement.
Educational Planning
March 7-8
For unionists interested in getting a college degree from the National Labor College. Students will define and clarify their educational goals, identify and categorize prior college level learning, and develop a “portfolio” to receive credit for prior learning and experience. NLC Course LBST2990. $524* (including materials and books)
Instructor. Diane Pinkey has been an adult educator teaching for the past 20 years in workplaces, colleges, universities, and community programs. During that time, she has developed labor-management adult education programs at numerous unionized worksites. Currently she teaches developmental writing and commercial drivers license test preparation at the Santa Fe Community College. She is conducting an interview study of community college students’ educational experience to better understand student retention and college degree completion. Diane has taught Educational Planning for the NLC since 2002.
Classes. Classes start at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7th and continue from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8th. There will be homework at night. All classes will be held at CWA Local 7076, 901 West Alameda, Suite 25B, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Students will complete the class at home with 14 weeks of on-line weekly assignments.
Housing. If you need housing, we have made arrangements with the Hotel Plaza Rael, 125 Washington Avenue, in the heart of Santa Fe. It is one-half a block from the Plaza. Rates vary during the year. The rate for the days of this class is $139 per night for a single or a double. Call 505-988-4900 and ask for the special rate for the National Labor College. The cut-off date for holding our block of rooms at the special rate is 30 days prior to the class. There is a $12 per night/per vehicle parking fee.
Union Leadership, Administration and Member Organizing
March 9-13
This class is intended to look at 21st century union leadership strategies and challenges. Students will discuss a wide variety of situations and problems encountered by union officials and staff. Students will focus on member organizing and how to find and develop more leaders within their locals. $474*
Instructor. Cam Duncan has been a labor educator and union researcher for over 20 years. From 1998 to 2006, Cam was Regional Director for the Americas of Public Service International, the global federation of public service unions. PSI represents over 20 million public employees worldwide. Cam also has worked for the AFSCME Research Department, the AFL-CIO Workers Institute for Safety and Health, and the AFL-CIO International Department. Besides teaching for labor groups, Cam taught economics at the American University and the University of Buenos Aires. He served as Chief Economist for the U.S. House Committee on Small Business between 1986 and 1988. Cam received his Ph.D. in labor economics from American University.
Classes. Classes start at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 9th and continue from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 10th to 13th. There will be homework at night. All classes will be held at CWA Local 7076, 901 West Alameda, Suite 25B, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
Housing. If you need housing, we have made arrangements with the Hotel Plaza Rael, 125 Washington Avenue, in the heart of Santa Fe. It is one-half a block from the Plaza. Rates vary during the year. The rate for the days of this class is $139 per night for a single or a double. Call 505-988-4900 and ask for the special rate for the National Labor College. The cut-off date for holding our block of rooms at the special rate is 30 days prior to the class. There is a $12 per night/per vehicle parking fee.
* Southwest Organizing School is a project of the National Labor College (NLC). The NLC is an open enrollment institution. AFL-CIO subsidies make it possible for the NLC to offer affordable tuition rates to individuals who are members or staff of AFL-CIO affiliated unions or other eligible unions, are members of state federations and central labor councils; are members of Working America or have an immediate family relationship with a member of an AFL-CIO affiliated union, or other eligible unions. Tuition is $158 per credit hour, plus a $158 Administrative Fee, for AFL-CIO affiliated union members; $210 per credit hour, plus a $210 Administrative Fee, for non AFL-CIO affiliated union members; $210 per credit hour for members of Working America and union members’ immediate families entering the BTPS program only; $982 per credit hour for non-union members. For more information on courses, call Morty Simon, Carol Oppenheimer, or Robin Gould at 505-992-8477 or email them to sworganizing@nlc.edu. For a printable registration form, go to http://www.nlc.edu and click on Southwest School. For registration questions, contact Karen Banks at 301-431-5422 or kbanks@nlc.edu.
2007
It’s time for another Legal Self Defense Workshop by noted criminal
defense attorney Katya Komisaruk. Katya, a graduate of Harvard Law
School, specializes in representing sex workers and is the author
of Beat the Heat: How to Handle Encounters With Law Enforcement.
This day-long interactive workshop is a must for those who need to
understand California law relating to sex work, and the policies of
local law enforcement agencies. The workshop provides a
comfortable environment for both newcomers and seasoned providers
to dispel myths and brush up on safety practices. We will be
discussing the legal impact of statements made in advertisements
and email, so please bring a printout of your Internet and
newspaper ads, as well as typical email correspondence.
Copies of her book can be purchases at the
Workshop for $10 a piece. Or buy on line from the
publisher AK Press
Date: Sunday October 21, 2007
Time: 11 am sharp to 7 pm
Cost: $130
or $90 for ESPU Members
Location: San Francisco TBA near public transportation
With BOY lunch
Space limited
Pre pay on line or mail in payment to:
Erotic Service Providers Union
c/o SF Labor Council
1188 Franklin # 203
San Francisco, California
94109
December 2007 Courses
All Southwest Organizing School classes are held in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Santa Fe is a world-class tourist destination and the second oldest city in the country. Three of Santa Fe’s eight City Councilors come out of the labor movement. The Mayor was a CWA Local President. Santa Fe also has the country’s highest minimum wage ($9.50 per hr), the strongest affordable housing ordinance, and a highly successful immigrant rights movement.
Immigration and Labor
December 7-8
Many unions have seen that their future depends largely on their success in recruiting members among the growing low-wage immigrant workforce. And they have been rewarded with increasing numbers of immigrant members. This course will help union people understand current immigration issues and take advantage of opportunities to work with immigration advocates to broaden labor’s struggle for economic justice. $316*
Instructor. Cam Duncan has been a labor educator and union researcher for over 20 years. From 1998 to 2006, Cam was Regional Director for the Americas of Public Service International, the global federation of public service unions. PSI represents over 20 million public employees worldwide. Cam also has worked for the AFSCME Research Department, the AFL-CIO Workers Institute for Safety and Health, and the AFL-CIO International Department. Besides teaching for labor groups, Cam taught economics at the American University and the University of Buenos Aires. He served as Chief Economist for the U.S. House Committee on Small Business between 1986 and 1988. Cam received his Ph.D. in labor economics from American University.
Classes. Classes start at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 7th and continue from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 8th. There will be homework at night. All classes will be held at CWA Local 7076, 901 West Alameda, Suite 25B, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
Housing. If you need housing, we have made arrangements with the Hotel Plaza Rael, 125 Washington Avenue, in the heart of Santa Fe. It is one-half block from the historic Plaza. Rates vary during the year. The rate for the days of this class is $119 for each individual booking. Call 505-988-4900 and ask for the special rate for the National Labor College. The cut-off date for holding our block of rooms at the special rate is 30 days prior to the class. There is a $13 per night/per vehicle parking fee for their underground parking structure.
How to do Arbitrations & Hearings
December 9-13
Students will learn the skills necessary to analyze, prepare, and present arbitration cases, with a mock arbitration on the last day. These advocacy skills can also be used in other types of hearings. $474*
Instructors. Morty Simon and Carol Oppenheimer each have more than 25 years of experience as labor attorneys doing arbitration and labor litigation. They have both been listed in The Best Lawyers in America. They have taught trial advocacy and tactics in law schools and to groups of attorneys. They teach arbitration, advanced arbitration, workers’ rights, grievance handling, and negotiations for the Southwest Organizing School. They teach employment law at the main campus of the National Labor College in Washington. They also serve as the Directors of the Southwest Organizing School.
Classes. Classes start at 7 p.m. on Sunday night, December 9th, and continue from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, December 10th to 13th. There will be homework at night. All classes will be held at NEA-New Mexico, 2007 Botulph Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
Housing.If you need housing, we have made arrangements with the Hotel Plaza Rael, 125 Washington Avenue, in the heart of Santa Fe. It is one-half block from the historic Plaza. Rates vary during the year. The rate for the days of this class is $119 for each individual booking. Call 505-988-4900 and ask for the special rate for the National Labor College. The cut-off date for holding our block of rooms at the special rate is 30 days prior to the class. There is a $13 per night/per vehicle parking fee for their underground parking structure.
* Southwest Organizing School is a project of the National Labor College (NLC). The NLC is an open enrollment institution. AFL-CIO subsidies make it possible for the NLC to offer affordable tuition rates to individuals who are members or staff of AFL-CIO affiliated unions or other eligible unions, are members of state federations and central labor councils; are members of Working America or have an immediate family relationship with a member of an AFL-CIO affiliated union, or other eligible unions. Tuition is $158 per credit hour, plus a $158 Administrative Fee, for AFL-CIO affiliated union members; $210 per credit hour, plus a $210 Administrative Fee, for non AFL-CIO affiliated union members; $210 per credit hour for members of Working America and union members’ immediate families entering the BTPS program only; $982 per credit hour for non-union members. For more information on courses, call Morty Simon, Carol Oppenheimer, or Robin Gould at 505-992-8477 or email them to sworganizing@nlc.edu. For a printable registration form, go to http://www.nlc.edu and click on Southwest School. For registration questions, contact Karen Banks at 301-431-5422 or kbanks@nlc.edu.