Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
New Online Degree Program for Labor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The National Labor College (NLC) Launches New Bachelor’s Degree Programs.
SILVER SPRING, MD, January 24, 2011 — The National Labor College, which is
sponsored by the AFL-CIO and is the nation’s only regionally-accredited higher
education institution devoted exclusively to educating union members, leaders, and staff,
today announced it has launched three new fully-online bachelor’s degree programs in
Construction Management, Emergency Readiness and Response Management, and
Business Administration.
“Our new online bachelor’s degree programs are designed to help union members
advance in their current jobs or move into growth areas for new, good jobs,” said Dr.
Paula Peinovich, President of the NLC. “The College is proud to be part of the solution
to our country’s current unemployment crisis.”
New Online Degrees
These new degree-completion programs offer union members the convenience and
flexibility of online study. And with special union member rates and scholarships, NLC
students can complete their degree for less than $10,000 in two years. Plus, learning
from work experience and apprenticeships can earn union members credits towards
completing their degree.
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
NLC’s bachelor’s degree in Business Administration is based upon the ethical treatment
of all members of society, sustainable business practices, and the idea that all
organizations should contribute to the health of the community. This program is unique
in that it has required courses that explore the labor movement’s contributions to
American society and economic prosperity. The program is designed to support the needs
of all members of the labor movement interested in contributing to the health of their
families, their unions, their organizations, and their communities.
Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management
The NLC offers the only bachelor's degree in Construction Management with required
courses that explore the labor movement’s preeminent role in the construction industry.
This degree is geared for members of the Building and Construction Trades unions who
are interested in combining their experience in the industry with the knowledge and
credentials gained in this program to become effective construction managers.
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Readiness and Response Management
The NLC is the only higher education institution offering a Bachelor of Science degree in
Emergency Readiness and Response Management that includes required courses
examining our nation’s safety and security from a labor perspective. The program is
specifically designed for rank and file union members in Fire Services, EMS, Law
Enforcement, Public Safety, Homeland Security, and other related unions. Areas of study
include the rise of modern terrorism, domestic terrorism, the Homeland Security
organization, and labor and civil liberties issues.
For more information on The National Labor College, go to http://www.nlc.edu.
The Princeton Review, Inc. (Nasdaq: REVU) has partnered with the National Labor
College to bring high-quality online bachelor’s degree completion and certificate
programs to America’s 17 million union members and working adults in their families.
About The AFL-CIO
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
is a voluntary federation of 57 national and international labor unions
http://www.aflcio.org/aboutus/unions/. The AFL-CIO was created in 1955 by the merger
of the AFL and the CIO. The AFL-CIO union movement represents 11.5 million
members. We are teachers and miners, firefighters and farm workers, bakers and
engineers, pilots and public employees, doctors and nurses, painters and plumbers—and
more. www.aflcio.org.
About the National Labor College
Established as a training center by AFL-CIO in 1969 to strengthen union member
education and organizing skills, today the NLC is the nation's only accredited higher
education institution devoted exclusively to educating union leaders, members and
activists. The NLC became a degree granting college in 1997 and first earned
accreditation in 2004. www.nlc.edu. The college is accredited by the Middle States
Commission on Higher Education, an independent, regional accrediting body recognized
by the U.S. Department of Education. www.msche.org.
About The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review (Nasdaq: REVU) has been a pioneer and leader in helping students
achieve their higher education goals for more than 28 years through college and graduate
school test preparation and private tutoring. With more than 165 print and digital
publications and a free website, www.PrincetonReview.com, the company provides
students and their parents with the resources to research, apply to, prepare for, and learn
how to pay for higher education. The Princeton Review partners with schools and
guidance counselors throughout the U.S. to assist in college readiness, test preparation
and career planning services, helping more students pursue postsecondary education.
The company also owns and operates Penn Foster Education Group, a global leader in
online education, providing career-focused degree and vocational programs in the fields
of allied health, business, technology, education, and select trades through Penn Foster
High School and Penn Foster Career School (www.pennfoster.edu). Penn Foster creates
the platform to leverage the company’s Career Education Partnerships division which is
comprised of ventures with the National Labor College (NLC) and Community College
Partnerships (CCP). The venture with the NLC was formed to bring high-quality bachelor
degree’s completion and certificate programs to the AFL-CIO's 13 million members and
the working adults in their families. The CCP venture is a partnership with community
colleges to expand distance and hybrid learning opportunities. For more information, visit
www.PrincetonReview.com.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education, (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
19104, 267-284-5000, http://www.msche.org/)
The National Labor College.
CONTACT: Michelle Dempsey (570) 961-4641
Michelle.Dempsey@pennfoster.edu
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Volunteer Organizing Committee In Action
Members of the D-4 Organizing Committee and their kids helped serve popcorn, cotton-candy and snow-cones at the 12th Annual IBEW Local 11, Picnic. All of the items were provided free of charge. The organizing committee booth was well received. Over 1000 snow-cones were given out, 700 cotton-candy and 500 bags of popcorn. The event featured a barbeque, games, raffles, bingo, face-painting and more. Two attractions were added this year, a mechanical bull-ride and a king-of-the-mountain jumper. The weather was perfect for a family picnic.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Richard Trumka to Rally Los Angeles
On Friday August 13th at 12 Noon unions, legislators, community activists and mayors from cities throughout Los Angeles will join AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka to rally for stimulus from the Federal Government. Your participation is vital to sending the message that working people are hurting. Please meet on the south steps of City Hall and bring banners and signs.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Organizing Holidays
Ours did......
She’s done it consistently for 10 years now. We get another one every Fourth of July and Memorial Day weekend. We’ve kept most of them. We’ve got quite a collection on display this weekend.
At first we thought it was pretty silly. We’re not planning on selling our house.
Why put out all that effort?
It works that’s why!
After all these years, she’s proven by her tenacity that she wants the job. When we decide to sell she’s going to get the listing. Most of the neighbors wouldn’t think about using anyone else. They trust her.
What’s this got to do with organizing you might ask?
E-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g!
Each holiday we’re given an opportunity to connect with the people we wish to influence.
Labor Day is coming up. Perhaps there’s a contractor you always wanted to sign or a candidate you feel would be an asset to the union. You could send a holiday letter or drop off your business card with a note about Labor Day. If done consistently it could make a huge impression. It’s worth a try.
Well, here’s to a safe and Happy Independence Day Weekend!
God Bless America!
I’ve posted a few videos that might interest you here
http://www.youtube.com/user/unionorganizing
http://www.viddler.com/explore/unionorganizer/videos/2/
http://www.viddler.com/explore/unionorganizer/videos/1/
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