Class Schedule Listings
SUMMER 2022
Start June 13 end August 28, 2022 (5 weeks)
All Labor Studies classes are transferable to CSU.
3-UNIT ONLINE CLASSES
(June 13 – July 17, 2022)
The often, untold story of workers’ struggles to improve their lives through union organizing and collective bargaining. From early craft unions, the bloody battles to form factory unions, to the rise of labor federations and public sector unions.
**LS 1 meets GE requirements at Trade-Tech, CSU, and UC.
Instructor: Ericka Wills, United Steelworkers District 12
(July 18 – Aug 21, 2022)
Examines film portrayals of the working class and labor unions. Students learn to evaluate popular culture, dramatization of workers’ rights struggles, and analyze how the movies help shape public perception and values.
Instructor: Ericka Wills, United Steelworkers District 12
**LS 21 meets GE requirements at Trade-Tech, CSU, and UC.
WE'RE BACK IN PERSON
8:30am to 5:20pm
A basic understanding of Workers Comp, covers types of injuries and disabilities (temporary, permanent), benefits (medical care, rehabilitation and financial support), and procedures for filing a claim and appeals.
July 23 & 24, 2022
Instructors: Scott Ford & Cheryl Wallach
Location: Teamsters Local 1932, 433 N Sierra Way, San Bernardino, CA 92410
8:30am to 5:20pm
All classes at Trade Tech, Room F5-221
Free parking in the Olive Street parking structure (between Washington Blvd. & 21st Street) for weekend Labor Studies classes (only during class hours)
Same as above.
Aug 6 & 13, 2022
Instructors: Scott Ford & Cheryl Wallach
Spring 2022
Start February 7 end June 6, 2022 (16 weeks)
All Labor Studies classes are transferable to CSU.
3-UNIT ONLINE CLASSES
The often, untold story of workers’ struggles to improve their lives through union organizing and collective bargaining. From early craft unions, the bloody battles to form factory unions, to the rise of labor federations and public sector unions.
**LS 1 meets GE requirements at Trade-Tech, CSU, and UC.
Instructor: Ericka Wills, United Steelworkers District 12
Effective bargaining techniques: preparation of demands, costing out, offers and counter-offers, settlement techniques, contract campaigns and mobilizing members; includes mock bargaining.
Instructor: Tanya Akel, Field Director, Teamsters Local 2010
A comprehensive overview of labor relations laws (primarily private sector), covering employee, employer and union rights & obligations, unfair labor practices, union representation elections and other Labor Board procedures.
Instructor: Josh Young, Gilbert and Sackman
Examines the ever-changing social and political conditions impacting issues such as gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, age, etc. in the context of the workplace. Workers’ right advocates learn to strategize to combat discrimination and promote diversity in workplaces and the labor movement. Students learn to overcome workplace divisions by developing respect for differences based on: race, sex, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
Instructor: Ericka Wills, United Steelworkers District 12
Public sector unions, workers and services are under attack. How to protect and defend your members, your union and collective bargaining now and for the future.
Instructor: Jody Klipple, Director of Research/Policy & Collective Bargaining, SEIU 721
What does it take to lead a union? Topics include: internal organizing, mobilizing and educating members, forming coalitions, supervising staff, and interfacing with employers, media, etc. Instructor: Ericka Wills, United Steelworkers District 12
Skills needed to investigate, prepare, and present cases filed by the State Labor Commissioner to enforce workers’ rights.
Instructor: Jocelyn Lopez, Department of Industrial Relations
WE'RE BACK IN PERSON
3 –UNIT EVENING OFF CAMPUS CLASSES
6:00PM to 9:10PM (FREE PARKING)
LS 4 – Labor in America - Class 24622
The role of unions in creating and maintaining the middle-class standard of living for all workers. Labor’s impact on issues such as wages, benefits and job security, and economic justice issues such as public education and social security.
**LS 4 meets GE requirements at Trade-Tech, CSU, and UC.
Instructor: Marcus Hatcher, Labor Educator and Consultant
Teamsters Local 1932, 433 N Sierra Way, San Bernardino, CA 92410
LS 2 – Collective Bargaining - Class 24724
Effective bargaining techniques: preparation of demands, costing out, offers and counter-offers, settlement techniques, contract campaigns and mobilizing members; includes mock bargaining.
Instructor: Marcus Hatcher, Labor Educator and Consultant
Location: Teamsters 952, 140 S. Marks Way, Orange, CA 92868
3-UNIT DAY CLASS AT TRADE TECH
in F5-107 (School of Liberal Arts Building)
LS 4 – Labor in America - Class 20313
The role of unions in creating and maintaining the middle-class standard of living for all workers. Labor’s impact on issues such as wages, benefits and job security, and economic justice issues such as public education and social security.
**LS 4 meets GE requirements at Trade-Tech, CSU, and UC.
Instructor: Lou Siegel, Labor Communications Specialist
LS 21 – Working Class in Cinema - Class 23992
Examines film portrayals of the working class and labor unions. Students learn to evaluate popular culture, dramatization of workers’ rights struggles, and analyze how the movies help shape public perception and values.
Instructor: Mindy Chen, Dolores Huerta Labor Institute
1-UNIT WEEKEND CLASSES 8:30am to 5:20pm
All classes at Trade Tech, Building F5 Room 221
Free parking in the Olive Street parking structure (between Washington Blvd. & 21st Street) for weekend Labor Studies classes (only during class hours)
LS 123 Steward Training – Class 24382
Students will survey the role of union stewards: communicating with members, processing grievances, solving problems, organizing and mobilizing members.
Feb 26 & Mar 5, 2022
Instructor: Marcus Hatcher, Labor Educator and Consultant
LS 118-Employee Benefit Plans – Class 23825
Explores employee health and retirement benefits: how they work and how they are funded; labor’s role in bargaining and preserving benefits, and the issues and political forces driving the debate.
Mar 12 & 19, 2022
Instructors: Kathy Rallings & Sharon Hendricks
LS 126-Issues in Labor Arbitration – Class 26636
An overview of the two major issues in arbitration: discipline and discharge and contract interpretation cases. Includes just cause, absenteeism, insubordination, substance abuse, theft/dishonesty; and standards for interpreting contract language.
April 9 & 16, 2022
Instructor: Lou Zigman
LS 134-CA Workers’ Rights – /strong>Class 23828
Federal and California Labor Code covering: minimum wage, timely pay, overtime, meal and rest periods, privacy, parental and other leaves, and enforcement procedures.
Apr 23 & 30, 2022
Instructor: Josh Young, Gilbert and Sackman
LS 128-Sexual Harassment & Discrimination – Class 24553
Learn the laws and how to combat sexual harassment and job discrimination, including the criteria for claims, agencies, policies and procedures for prevention.
May 7 & 14, 2022
Instructor: Susan Minato, Co-President UNITE HERE Local 11
Winter 2022
Start January 4 end February 6, 2022 (5 weeks)
All Labor Studies classes are transferable to CSU.
3-UNIT ONLINE CLASSES
Examines film portrayals of the working class and labor unions. Students learn to evaluate popular culture, dramatization of workers’ rights struggles, and analyze how the movies help shape public perception and values.
Instructor: Ericka Wills, United Steelworkers District 12
**LS 21 meets GE requirements at Trade-Tech, CSU, and UC.
WE'RE BACK IN PERSON
8:30am to 5:20pm
All classes at Trade Tech, Room F5-221
Free parking in the Olive Street parking structure (between Washington Blvd. & 21st Street) for weekend Labor Studies classes (only during class hours)
A step-by-step approach to handling grievances including: investigating facts, documenting evidence, writing and presenting grievances, settlement techniques, and duty of fair representation.
January 29 & February 5, 2022
Instructor: Lou Zigman, Arbitrator