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UMASS Boston Labor Resource Center

The Labor Resource Center (LRC) provides educational and research programs to workers and to labor and community organizations. The mission of the LRC – to support workers and their organizations as they seek to gain control over their futures at work, in their communities, and in the political arena – is carried out through its three programs under the guidance of the LRC Advisory Board.
	Labor Studies Program	Labor Extension Program
	The Labor Studies Program offers a Labor Studies Certificate through UMass Boston's College of Public and Community Service (CPCS).	The Labor Extension Program provides training, education and technical assistance to workers, labor unions, and other worker organizations.
	Future of Work Research Program	Labor Resource Center Advisory Board
	The Future of Work Research Program conducts participatory action-oriented research about the changing nature of work in Massachusetts.	The LRC Advisory Board guides the Labor Resource Center in meetings its important and exciting mission.


Dr. Susan Moir, LRC Director Provides Valuable Legislative Testimony on Casinos in Massachusetts
	October 29, 2009 (Reprinted from the State House News Service) Dr. Moir gave testimony to the legislature today. A recent research report titled "Gaming in Massachusetts: Can Casinos Bring Good Jobs to the Commonwealth" finds that workers at casino facilities without a college education are likely to do better, in terms of pay and benefits, than they would in other sectors, said Susan Moir, director of the Labor Resource Center at UMass-Boston. “Wages are high enough to support families,” said Moir. To review the research report click here To view the full NECN Cable interview click here For a full news article click here Contact the Labor Resource Center at the University of Massachusetts for more information.
Dr. James Green, Former LRC Director, Contributes Historical Background for President Obama's Speech to the AFL-CIO
President Obama delivered a moving and inspirational address to the AFL-CIO National Convention on September 15th, 2009. The President's Speech concluded with a citation of labor history as it played out in a small Penssylvania town, not far from the convention, named Alquippa. The story was a compelling example of labor's prominent and enduring role in US history. When Whitehouse Speechwriters required academic insight, they contact Dr. James Green, former LRC Director. Dr. Green provided detailed and compelling background. Dr. Green continues to be a convincing and formidable advocate for labor issues in our country. The LRC would like to congratulate Dr. Green on this prestigous recognition of his accomplishments, and thank him for his ongoing contributions to labor.	View Full Article & Video Here

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News & Events

11/24/09 Thinking Big Moving Foward - Part 2

"Examining The Struggle For Pro Worker Health Care In The United States"

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11/30/09 Mock Negotiation

The LRC and College of Management host a student driven mock labor-management negotiation....

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11/14/09 Lowell Lecture Series

"The Experience of Work in the Industrial Age.."

...Jim Green, Professor of History and Labor Studies presents a compelling presentation.

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11/9/09 Chicago Union News

Susan Moir, LRC Director comments on the state of jobs in the construction industry.

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Dr. Susan Moir, LRC Director, Provides Testimony to Massachusetts Legislature

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Dr. James Green Contributes Historical Background for President Obama's AFL-CIO Speech

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LRC Releases New Study:

"Gaming in Massachusetts: Can Casinos bring 'Good Jobs' to the Commonwealth? "

Click here to read this study, the most recent in the Labor Resource Center's Future of Work Paper Series.

"Building Trades Apprentice Training in Massachusetts: An analysis of union and non-union programs, 1997-2007 "

Click here to read this study, release as part of the Labor Resource Center's Future of Work Paper Series in October 2008.

Looking for a job?
Want to hire great people?

The LRC maintains a list of labor and community job postings. To see the postings, follow the "Labor Studies" link at the top of this page to "Job Leads for LS Students."

New Jobs posted in February 2009:

* organizing job with CLU

* 3 labor education jobs with AFSCME

If you have a job that you would like us to post, please email it to Anneta Argyres.

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