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Labor Studies
The Labor Studies program provides students a sound foundation in the law, history, culture, politics, institutions, and contemporary issues of American work life. Students will gain a comprehensive introduction to the role and contributions of organized labor to American society, a thorough grounding in the rights of employees on the job, and specialized training in the skills necessary to be an effective leader in labor unions or in other contexts for labor-management relations.
Labor Studies Career Pathway
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Certificate Associate in Science
Certificates of Performance* Certificate of Achievement
History and Politics of American Labor
CoursesUnits
LABR 100, American Labor Movement3
LABR 108, Labor and Politics3
Total Units = 6

Labor Law
CoursesUnits
LABR 102, Labor Law3
LABR 124, California Labor Law1
LABR 127, Labor Law for the Public Sector1
Total Units = 5

Shop Steward Specialist
CoursesUnits
LABR 100, American Labor Movement3
LABR 106A, Grievance Handling3
LABR 122A, Shop Steward, Level I1
LABR 122B, Shop Steward, Level II1
Total Units = 8

*This is a department award in recognition of information on the transcript and does not imply meeting a graduation requirement.
Labor Studies
CoursesUnits
LABR 100, American Labor Movement3
LABR 102, Labor Law3
LABR 104, Collective Bargaining3
LABR 106A, Grievance Handling3
Complete six units from:
LABR 106B, Arbitration Procedure3
LABR 108, Labor and Politics3
LABR 110, Administrative Practices3
LABR 112, California Workers Compensation3
LABR 122A, Shop Steward, Level I1
LABR 122B, Shop Steward, Level II1
LABR 123A, Occupational Safety and Health1.5
LABR 124, California Labor Law1
LABR 127, Labor Law for the Public Sector1
Total Units = 18


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