Commencement - June 22, 2013

Alumni Association Election Information

Ballots were sent electronically to all NLC alumni. Only alumni who have paid the annual dues of $25 are elgible to vote. The money collected from dues goes to promoting NLC and scholarships. Pay your dues now.

In this article about how today's feminists must stand up for low wage workers and the importance of organizing these workers, NLC's Dean Katz talks about women in the garment industry in 1909 striking not only against their bosses but for equal participation in the union.

www.dissentmagazine.org/article/trickle-down-feminism

National Labor College (NLC) is now accredited to offer an Associate of Arts degree. An Associate of Arts degree is basically the first two years of college and will provide students with the foundation to succeed in NLC's bachelor degree programs or at any other 4-year college or university.

Applications for the Associate of Arts degree for the fall semester beginning September 3, 2013 are now available!

In order to apply, union members, their families and others must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Discover more about the Associate of Arts degree and apply today!

Did you know that NLC awards thousands of dollars in scholarships every term?

Find out more about Scholarships

The Leadership Circle is a unique opportunity to support NLC at the highest level. Members of the Circle show their commitment to the College and its programming by making a significant investment in its future.

View the 2012-2013 Leadership Circle Members

NLC Trustee Ed Smith explains why unions are still relevant in an article in the current issue of Label Letter. The Label Letter is the official newsletter of the Union Label and Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO.

"Why Unions Matter More Than Ever" by Ed Smith

Read about the Labor College's accomplishments for the 2011-2012 academic year in the NLC Annual Report.