Labor Education Service offers spring courses

The University of Minnesota Labor Education Service is offering courses this spring on Trade Union Administration and Basic Steward Training.

John Remington will teach Trade Union Administration Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This course provides union officers and representatives with the principles of management and administration appropriate to unions. Learn about various management styles, union structures and establishing effective committees. Tuition is $50. Registration deadline is March 14.

Tony DeAngelis will teach Basic Steward Training Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This course is designed for the new steward or member who wants to become a steward. Emphasis will be placed on steward roles, rights and duties; grievance investigation, writing, presentation and day-to-day problem solving. Tuition is $50. Registration deadline is April 4.

Both classes are non-credit and open to all. Sessions are held on the West Bank of the University’s Minneapolis campus. Room locations will be sent with registration confirmation. To register, call 612-624-5020 or e-mail les@umn.edu

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