Edvance Union College Benefit announces NEW! Labor Studies program
Labor Day has passed, but the work that goes into advocating for workers is still here. If you're a steward, an officer, or a member who wants to help your fellow union members, a Labor Studies degree is for you.
The new Associate in Labor Studies, provided through the Edvance Union College Benefit, gives you the law, history, and processes to help you stand up for workers' rights. - and can open doors to turn labor work into a career, or formalize the work you're already doing with a degree.
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Through the Edvance benefit, OCSEA members and their family members will save 41% on the price of tuition and 100% on time saving with an education program that fits easily into your schedule.
What You'll Learn
For this associate degree, you'll have eight labor-focused courses (24 credits) alongside general education requirements, including:
- Global Labor History
- United States Labor History I and II
- Introduction to US Labor Relations
- Labor Law and Collective Bargaining
- Organizing, Negotiating, and Writing Grievances
- Foundations of Democracy
- Macroeconomics
Where It Can Take You
This degree can open paths across several fields:
- In labor: Labor Relations Assistant, Membership Coordinator, Labor Education Coordinator
- In government and public service: Employment Services Specialist, Workforce Program Assistant
- In human resources: HR Assistant, Benefits Coordinator, Employee Relations Assistant
How It Works
- 60 credit hours total, with up to 30 credits transferable from prior coursework
- Five-week terms, built around a working schedule
- 41% off tuition for members and family: $212 per credit hour, compared to $360
- Not ready for a full degree? Take a single course, like Labor Law and Collective Bargaining, as a non-degree seeking student.
Explore programs and savings. Edvance offers 200 programs through their benefit across 6 accredited institutions. There's no cost to explore or apply.
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