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Nelson Lichtenstein's "The Return of Workers' Education"

This resource was originally posted on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 10:03am
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In his talk given at the DHLI Labor Scholars Retreat, entitled "The Return of Worker Education," leading labor historian and Director of UCSB’s Center for the Study of Work, Labor, and Democracy Nelson Lichtenstein traced the history of labor studies in the US and explored the contested terrain of the education of working people.  His lecture is now available as a downloadable pdf.

Census Jobs

This resource was originally posted on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 1:13pm

Sseeking to expand economic opportunities....

Job Opportunities - Census

Position - Census Taker

  • Earn Extra Income (from $12.50 to $18 with $17/hr average)
  • Flexible Hours (Evening, Weekends)
  • Outdoor Canvassing
  • Work with local community residents

REQUIREMENTS:

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training, and reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses, such as mileage incurred while conducting census work. Best of all, census takers work right in their own communities.

  • 18 years or older
  • Pass Background check
  • Pass Basic Skills Assessment (Test Prep Available)
  • Must have the right to work in the United States
ORIENTATIONS
  • Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in TE 111* or
  • Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. in TE 111

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*FEBRUARY 27TH ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE TEST PREP MATERIAL AND TEST PREP SESSION INFORMATION

Green Jobs for Students

This resource was originally posted on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 1:10pm
Green Job Opportunities
Seeking to expand economic opportunities….
Position
Outreach Specialist
  • Earn Extra Income
  • Help Others Save Energy
  • Flexible Hours (Evening, Weekends)
  • Outdoor Canvassing
  • Work with local community members
Requirements:
  • 18 years or older
  • Pass Background check including drug test
  • Pass Basic Skills Assessment
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Must have a safe, appropriate motor vehicle in good mechanical condition and carry liability insurance as required by California.
Earn GREEN by going GREEN….
Weatherization Outreach Specialist Job Orientation
Monday, March 8, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.

Green Labor Journal

This resource was originally posted on Wed, 02/10/2010 - 10:26am

The National Labor College (NLC), in cooperation with the AFL-CIO’s Center for Green Jobs, launched the Green Labor Journal.  One of the goals of Green Labor Journal is to showcase union green initiatives in an accessible format, and to provide up-to-date information from a labor perspective on new developments in green policy, technology and work processes.

Each month, the Journal will cover the following topics: Feature Article on green jobs and the new green economy; Cleantech Tracker; Affiliate Actions; NLC Green Education and Training; AFL-CIO Center for Green Jobs; Green For All (starting with the December issue) and a “Did You Know?” section on important events and news items.

The Journal is edited by Jerry Brown, Ph.D., Founding Professor of Global and Sociocultural Studies at Florida International University in Miami.


Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Development Assistant

This resource was originally posted on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 3:20pm
 
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA)
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Development Assistant
 
October 2009
 
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) is a non-profit organization
founded in 1986 to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants and refugees in Los Angeles.

Who Rides the Metro Movie

This resource was originally posted on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 6:45pm

You can view this video at: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5051100560477711781#

This movie was created by two former DHLI interns as part of their final project.  It presents stories of the working people who ride the Los Angeles Metro.


Unite-HERE is looking for interns!

This resource was originally posted on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 1:18pm
 
UNITE HERE is looking for organizing interns in Los Angeles and other locations nationally.

YOUNG WORKER LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES TO BE HELD IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY OF 2010

This resource was originally posted on Thu, 10/01/2009 - 10:29pm
YOUNG WORKER LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES TO BE HELD IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY OF 2010
 
The University of California at Los Angeles and Berkeley, along with the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers Compensation, are once again sponsoring two 3-day all-expense-paid Young Worker Leadership Academies: January 28-30, 2010 (Berkeley) and February 25-27, 2010 (Los Angeles). These Academies offer a unique opportunity for young adults to become leaders and advocates for teen labor rights and health and safety.
 
Each Academy will bring together six teams of high school-aged youth (4 youth per team, plus an adult sponsor) from diverse communities in California. Participants will learn about how and why youth are injured at work, their rights on the job, and how youth can have an impact on public policy, at both the local and state level.

Fall 2009 National Scholarship Competition

This resource was originally posted on Mon, 09/14/2009 - 11:58am

 
disABLEDperson, Inc. announces their Fall 2009 nationally based scholarship competition for college students with disabilities. This competition begins on August 17, 2009 and ends on October 14, 2009 for the award of $750. Go to www.disABLEDperson.com and click on the Fall 2009 National Scholarship Competition link on the right menu to apply for this scholarship.
 


U. S. Department of Labor ETA Internship Program

This resource was originally posted on Wed, 09/09/2009 - 2:26pm
Provided by U.S. Department of Labor PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) actively recruits Interns throughout the year from colleges and universities. The ETA Intern Program is designed to offer undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain professional experience within the Federal Government while, in some situations, offering students the opportunity to obtain academic credit. The student Internship Program has the potential of developing into future permanent career positions within the Department of Labor.
THE STUDENT
Students may perform work that is directly related to their academic field or in an area of study in which they have an interest. (The student must have permission from their institution before participating in this program if working in a field directly related to his/her academic field of studies.)

 

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