Study Contemporary Labor Issues at CUNY with UAW Members

UAW Region 9A is entering a partnership with the City University of New York School of Labor & Urban Studies to offer an intensive 12 session, month-long joint undergraduate/graduate labor studies course for UAW members in Contemporary Labor Issues (LABR 302/LABR 699) from late June to July.  This exciting course is offered in person only and will include classroom and fieldwork to explore the current state of the labor movement.

All members are invited to register for the course by April 15, 2025. After signing up, we will follow up with you to complete enrollment with CUNY.

Course Description

This course examines the social, economic, political, and organizational issues confronting the U.S. labor movement today. As an ever-changing economy and political climate impact workers and the labor movement, unions face challenges that require changes in the visionary, structural, functional, and strategic aspects of their organizations. Students in this course consider how the external environment globalization, shifts in the economy, employer resistance, political and legal obstacles have shaped the current state of the union movement in general and affected union density, economic power, and political influence in particular.

Cost

Members who have CBAs covered by the UAW Region 9A Education Fund in Locals 2110, 2179, 2320, and 2325 (LSNYC, MFJ, BxD, NICE, LAS IIU, NYCLU, Monthly Review, Lowenstein & Sons, Levy Ratner) are eligible for reimbursement up to $2,500 annually, including any mandatory fees, if they enroll in a certificate program. There is no requirement to continue the certificate program beyond this course once enrolled.

Undergraduate tuition: tuition: $1,220, fees: $102.50*

Graduate tuition: tuition: $1,410, fees: $102.50**

*Based on 4 credit, NYS resident, certificate program, see link for full list of charges

**Based on 3 credit, NYS resident, advanced certificate program, see link for full list of charges

Application fees ($65 for undergraduates, $70 for graduates) will be paid by the UAW Region 9A Scholarship Fund for any members. Members are responsible for all other costs either through personal funds, the UAW Region 9A Education Fund, or an employer-sponsored tuition reimbursement fund.

Class Dates

June 24 - July 24, 2025

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm; Saturdays, 11:00am-4:00pm

Class Dates: 6/24, 6/26, 7/28, 7/1, 7/3, 7/5, 7/8, 7/10, 7/12, 7/19, 7/22, 7/24

No Class: 7/15, 7/17 

Academic Credit

Students who enroll as undergraduates will receive 4 credits; students who enroll as graduate students will receive 3 credits.  This course will count towards a certificate or advanced certificate in labor studies, or can be applied towards a Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Labor Studies.

Location

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies is located at 25 W 43rd St, 19th floor, New York, NY 10036. All classes will be in-person only. Several classes will take place as field trip at various locations throughout NYC.

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