LABOUR STUDIES PROGRAMME 10th Anniversary 1975-1985 A SPECIAL NOTE: Ten years have gone by since the Labour Studies Programme at Capilano College offered its' first course. Over those years the User's Advisory Committee, Instructors and Staff have tried to determine a good balance between "skills" and information courses: between a core programme and new offerings. As participants of the Programme your advice has been and remains important in making these decisions. Please continue to let us know the courses you would like to see offered. We hope that you continue to find the Labour Studies Programme a useful and effective way to increase your skills, knowledge and effectiveness as a union activist. We look forward to the next ten years with enthusiasm as the Programme continues to make its' contribution to the labour movement. IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Courses with the designation LSP carry College Credit and partici­ pants awarded credit receive a credit certificate. - Courses with the designation LSTL/LSTP receive a Course Com­ pletion certificate. Fees are payable at time of registration. Unions may make ar­ rangements in writing to the LSP office if they wish to be invoiced when their members attend classes. - Advance registrations are encouraged; however, if space permits, you may register at the first meeting of the class. Participants are advised that additional forms will have to be completed in class. - Because the number of participant registrations determine whether or not a course is held, applications for withdrawal and refund will not be accepted after the second session of a course has been held and in the case of workshops of short duration (up to 3 consecutive days) withdrawal applications will be accepted no later than 3 P.M. of the Thursday preceding the course start date. SOME ADDITIONAL SERVICES: - Unions who wish to develop their own instructors can receive assistance from us in course and instructor development. - An excellent source of materials on occupational health and safety is published by the Programme in co-operation with the Vancouver Committee on Occupational Health and Safety. Write for your free copy of B.C. WORKERS' NEWSLETTER. - The Labour Studies Programme/Capilano College offers your union our media resources production service. Our skilled consultants, technicians and producers could be put to work for your organiza­ tion to facilitate your "in-house" education programmes. We will develop professional quality, union-made, audio/visual products, tailored to your needs. We specialize in video, film, slide/sound. We will gladly provide your union with a consultation on proposals. While audio/visual productions may involve an initial financial outlay, they can save your union money in travel expenses, printed resources and by strengthening membership morale and commitment. WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE USE OF FACILITIES: Britannia Community Centre Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Vancouver Local College-Institute Educators Association Hospital Employees Union International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union, Local 500 Marine Workers & Boilermakers Union, Local 1 Maritime Labour Centre Office and Technical Employees Union, Local 378 Retail, Wholesale Union United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union 11:�:LABOUR STUDIES PROGRAMME�:��! LSP OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Monday to Thursday) General Enquiries and Registration: Co-ordinator: Labour Education Liason/Div. Asst.: Arlene Miller Ed Lavalle Betty Merrall SPECIAL LABOUR EDUCATION REQUESTS: Unions throughout the Pro· vince who wish special short courses or seminars as part of their "in-house" education programme have available the services of the Labour Studies Programme. The courses covered in the brochure and a host of other subjects can be especially tailored for your union's needs. If we can be of service to you, please contact us at 986-1911, Local 430. SCHEDULE OF COURSES AFTERNOON WEEKEND LSP 100: INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS FOR TRADE UNIONISTS Instructor: Nigel Am on Dates: Fridays • October 4, 11, 18, 25 , Nov. 1, 15 , 22 and Dec. 6 (8 sessions) 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Time: Place: Britannia Com m unity Centre (Room 106) 1661 Napier St. (at Com m ercial Dr.) Vancouver $5 9.00 Optional resource m aterial $5.00 Fee: Confused by econom ic theories? This course introduces econom ics in a basic way and em phasizes orthodox and alternative views of how the Canadian econom y has developed and how it operates. Them es: Trade and the Canadian dollar; Canada as a resource hinterland; Multi-national firm s and foreign investm ents; Mythical com petitive econom y; The twin challenges of unem ploym ent and inflation. LSTP 37201: ADVOCACY TECHNIQUES Instructor: Susan O'Donnell Saturday, October 19 th Date: 9 :30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Time: College-Institute Educators' Association Place: 545 West 10th Ave. (at Cam bia) Vancouver $20.00 Resource m aterials included Fee: An intensive workshop to develop the kind of techniques required for effective m eetings with m anagem ent for grievance resolution. All the skills necessary for developing the ability to represent and to argue issues will be developed. EVENING LSP 110: THE BRITISH COLUMBIA LABOUR CODE Instructor: Leo McGrady Mondays, Oct. 7, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2, 9 , 16 Dates: (8 sessions) Time: Place: 7:00 p.m. to 9 :45 p.m. Office & Technical Em ployees Union, Local 378 4740 Im perial, Burnaby Fee: $5 9.00 Optional resource m aterials $9.00 An UPDATED basic course designed to be of interest to the average trade union m em ber, or for som eone planning to seek union office. It covers a wide variety of issues, but will include certification, unfair labour practices, technological change, arbitration, strikes, picketing, essential services and em ploym ent standards legislation. Em phasis will be placed on recent am endm ents to the Labour Code. Other legislation covered will include the Essential Services Disputes Act, the Em ploym ent Standards Act, the Hum an Rights Act, and the Public Sector Restraint Act. The role of the Labour Relations Board will also be extensively exam ined. WEEKEND LSP 117: Instructor: Dates: Time: Place: CHARTER OF RIGHTS Michael Bolton Sat/Sunday, November 23 and 24 9 :00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. College-Institute Educators' Association 545 West 10th Ave. (at Cam bia) Vancouver Fee: $85.00 Optional resource m aterial $9.00 The Charter of Rights transform s Canadian law. Its' im pact on labour law has already been felt both by trade unionists and em ployers alike. No trade union or m em ber can afford to ignore the im portant changes in legal relationships that are being created by the Charter. This weekend course provides an excellent opportunity to update yourself on all aspects of constitutional law effecting your collective bargaining rights. • Canada's New Constitution: Part I What significance does it have for labour? Part II Civil Rights or Trade Unions Part Ill • Equality Rights LSP 151: WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SKILLS: ASSERTIVENESS & ADVOCACY Instructor: Dates: Time: Place: Susan O'Donnell Sat./Sunday, October 26 and 27 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. College-Institute Educators' Association 545 West 10th Avenue (at Cambie) Vancouver $49.00 Optional resource m aterial $3.00 Fee: The course will help to provide wom en with the skills they need to take a leadership role in their trade union, but also takes a careful look at the way sex role stereotyping inhibits wom en from developing these skills. The course is divided into the following units: LSP 210: EVIDENCE PROCEDURES: ARBITRATION AND LRB HEARINGS Instructor: Leo McGrady Sat./Sunday, October 26 and 27 Dates: 9 :30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Time: Place: Hospital Em ployees Union, Local 180 (use rear entrance) 2286 West 12th Avenue (at Vine St.) Vancouver Fee: $85.00 Optional resource m aterial $9.00 The course will involve a study of the Rules of Evidence for both Arbitration and Labour Board Hearings. It will include rules relating to hearsay extrinsic evidence, docum entary evidence, expert evidence and privilege. The statues will include the B.C. Labour Code, the B.C. Evidence Act, the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Evidence Act. The course is designed for persons with experience in arbitrations or labour board hearings or those who have com pleted LSP 110, 111 or 210. LSTP 38001: LSTL 36501: REPORT AND LETTER WRITING Instructor: Crawford Kilian Sat/Sunday, Decem ber 7 and 8 Dates: 9 :30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Time: Place: C301 Capilano College 205 5 Purcell Way, North Vancouver (just across the 2nd Narrows Bridge) Fee: $5 5.00 Resource m aterials included A two-day workshop to im prove research and writing skills, with an em phasis on "advocacy" writing. Major topics include: Principles of Persuasion Form at Organization of Letters & Reports Research Techniques Press Releases Effective Style & Tone This course will be of great assistance in writing "lobby" letters to Editors, MLAs etc., as well as other written m aterials defending labour's position. The Canada Labour Code and a NEW EXCITING "Sunday Series for Teens" will be offered in the Spring, 1986 programme. MAIL REGISTRATION FORM THE LABOUR STUDIES PROGRAMME CAPILANO COLLEGE 205 5 PURCELL WAY NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. V7J 3H5 Telephone 9 86-19 11, Local 430 NAME:........................................................................... ADDRESS:...................................................................... _ . Wom en and Power; Assertiveness; Advocacy; Organizing & Group Dynam ics. UNION/LOCAL................................................................... ARBITRATION TELEPHONE NOS: Hom e............................ Work ....................... Instructor: Stuart Rush Saturday/Sunday, Novem ber 2 and 3 AND Dates: Saturday/Sunday, Novem ber 16 and 17 9 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Time: Hospital Em ployees Union, Local 180 (use rear entrance) Place: 2286 West 12th Avenue (at Vine St.) Vancouver $79.00 Optional resource m aterials $9.00 Fee: An advanced arbitration course dealing with the practice and procedures of grievance arbitration; rules of evidence, arbitration powers, leading decisions., etc. A MUST for union activists, officers and staff. Basic knowledge of either the B.C. Labour Code or Canada Labour Code required. LSTP 37001: COMMUNICATING ECONOMIC ISSUES Instructor: Nigel Am on Sat/Sunday, October 5 /6 Dates: 9 :30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Time: Britannia Com m unity Centre (L4) Place: 1661 Napier St. (at Com m ercial) Vancouver $35.00 Optional resource m aterials $3.00 Fee: A two day workshop on how to m otivate m em bers to discuss econom ic issues and appreciate the im portance of econom ic policies and alternatives on the labour m ovem ent. Em phasis will be on the critical use of practical econom ic concepts. The sources used and im plications of national and provincial econom ic statistics will be exam ined and com bined with a discussion of popular, and frequently m isleading, applications of sim ple econom ic tools. Such contemporary issues as "the free m arket", the burden of the National Debt, privatization and the role of unions, will be included. CITY............................................. POSTAL CODE ................ COURSE FEE COST OF MATERIALS Subtotals: $ .............. (1) $ .......................... (2) Total $ .............. (Add 1 & 2) COURSE NUMBER($) ENCLOSED: VISA .... , ............................. MASTERCARD ........................... EXPIRY DATE ............... , ......... ISSUING BANK........................... MONEY ORDER ....................... CHEQUE ................................. VISNMASTERCARD NUMBER I IIIII III IIIII ...wout l llrtnllne: CIU 11:�:LABOUR STUDIES PROGRAMME�:��! LSP OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Monday to Thursday) General Enquiries and Registration: Arlene Miller Co-ordinator: Ed Lavalle Labour Education Liason/Div. Asst.: Betty Merrall SPECIAL LABOUR EDUCATION REQUESTS: Unions throughout the Pro· vince who wish special short courses or seminars as part of their "in-house" education programme have available the services of the Labour Studies Programme. The courses covered in the brochure and a host of other subjects can be especially tailored for your union's needs. If we can be of service to you, please contact us at 986-1911, Local 430. SCHEDULE OF COURSES WEEKEND AFTERNOON LSP 100: INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS FOR TRADE UNIONISTS Instructor: Nigel Amon Dates: Fridays • October 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 15, 22 and Dec. 6 (8 sessions) 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Britannia Community Centre (Room 106) 1661 Napier St. (at Commercial Dr.) Vancouver Fee: $59.00 Optional resource material $5.00 Confused by economic theories? This course introduces economics in a basic way and emphasizes orthodox and alternative views of how the Canadian economy has developed and how it operates. Themes: Trade and the Canadian dollar; Canada as a resource hinterland; Multi-national firms and foreign investments; Mythical competitive economy; The twin challenges of unemployment and inflation. Time: Place: · EVENING LSP 110: THE BRITISH COLUMBIA LABOUR CODE Instructor: Leo McGrady Mondays, Oct. 7, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2, 9, 16 Dates: (8 sessions) 7:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Office & Technical Employees Union, Local 378 4740 Imperial, Burnaby Fee: $59.00 Optional resource materials $9.00 An UPDATED basic course designed to be of interest to the average trade union member, or for someone planning to seek union office.It covers a wide variety of issues, but will include certification, unfair labour practices, technological change, arbitration, strikes, picketing, essential services and employment standards legislation.Emphasis will be placed on recent amendments to the Labour Code.Other legislation covered will include the Essential Services Disputes Act, the Employment Standards Act, the Human Rights Act, and the Public Sector Restraint Act.The role of the Labour Relations Board will also be extensively examined. Time: Place: LSP 117: Instructor: Dates: Time: Place: WEEKEND CHARTER OF RIGHTS Michael Bolton Sat/Sunday, November 2 3 and 24 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. College-Institute Educators' Association 545 West 10th Ave. (at Cambie) Vancouver $85.00 Optional resource material $9.00 Fee: The Charter of Rights transforms Canadian law. Its' impact on labour law has already been felt both by trade unionists and employers alike. No trade union or member can afford to ignore the important changes in legal relationships that are being created by the Charter.This weekend course provides an excellent opportunity to update yourself on all aspects of constitutional law effecting your collective bargaining rights. - Canada's New Constitution: Part I What significance does it have for labour? - Civil Rights or Trade Unions Part II Part Ill - Equality Rights LSP 151: WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SKILLS: ASSERTIVENESS & ADVOCACY Instructor: Dates: Time: Place: Susan O'Donnell Sat/Sunday, October 26 and 27 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. College-Institute Educators' Association 545 West 10th Avenue (at Cambie) Vancouver $49.00 Optional resource material $ 3.00 Fee: The course will help to provide women with the skills they need to take a leadership role in their trade union, but also takes a careful look at the way sex role stereotyping inhibits women from developing these skills. The course is divided into the following units: LSP 210: ADVOCACY TECHNIQUES LSTP 38001: EVIDENCE PROCEDURES: ARBITRATION AND LRB HEARINGS Susan O'Donnell Saturday, October 19th 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. College-Institute Educators' Association 545 West 10th Ave. (at Cambia) Vancouver $20.00 Resource materials included Fee: An intensive workshop to develop the kind of techniques required for effective meetings with management for grievance resolution. All the skills necessary for developing the ability to represent and to argue issues will be developed. Instructor: Date: Time: Place: Instructor: Dates: Time: Place: Leo McGrady Sat/Sunday, October 26 and 27 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hospital Employees Union, Local 180 (use rear entrance) 2286 West 12th Avenue (at Vine St.) Vancouver $85.00 Optional resource material $9.00 Fee: The course will involve a study of the Rules of Evidence for both Arbitration and Labour Board Hearings.It will include rules relating to hearsay extrinsic evidence, documentary evidence, expert evidence and privilege.The statues will include the B.C.Labour Code, the B.C. Evidence Act, the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Evidence Act. The course is designed for persons with experience in arbitrations or labour board hearings or those who have completed LSP 110, 111 or 210. LSTL 36501: Instructor: Dates: Time: Place: REPORT AND LETTER WRITING Crawford Kilian Sat/Sunday, December 7 and 8 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. C 301 Capilano College 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver (just across the 2nd Narrows Bridge) Fee: $55.00 Resource materials included A two-day workshop to improve research and writing skills, with an emphasis on "advocacy" writing. Major topics include: Principles of Persuasion Format Organization of Letters & Reports Research Techniques Press Releases Effective Style & Tone This course will be of great assistance in writing "lobby" letters to Editors, MLAs etc., as well as other written materials defending labour's position. The Canada Labour Code and a NEW EXCITING "Sunday Series for Teens" will be offered in the Spring, 1986 programme. MAIL REGISTRATION FORM THE LABOUR STUDIES PROGRAMME CAPILANO COLLEGE 2055 PURCELL WAY NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. V7J 3H5 Telephone 986-1911, Local 4 30 NAME:.................................................................·········· ADDRESS:...................................................................... . Women and Power; Assertiveness; Advocacy; Organizing & Group Dynamics. UNION/LOCAL ................................................................... ARBITRATION TELEPHONE NOS: Home ............................Work ....................... Instructor: Stuart Rush Saturday/Sunday, November 2 and 3 AND Dates: Saturday/Sunday, November 16 and 17 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Time: Hospital Employees Union, Local 180 (use rear entrance) Place: 2286 West 12th Avenue (at Vine St.) Vancouver $79.00 Optional resource materials $9.00 Fee: An advanced arbitration course dealing with the practice and procedures of grievance arbitration; rules of evidence, arbitration powers, leading decisions.. etc. A MUST for union activists, officers and staff. Basic knowledge of either the B.C. Labour Code or Canada Labour Code required. LSTP 37001: Instructor: Dates: Time: Place: LSTP 37201: COMMUNICATING ECONOMIC ISSUES Nigel Amon Sat/Sunday, October 5/6 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Britannia Community Centre (L4) 1661 Napier St. (at Commercial) Vancouver Fee: $35.00 Optional resource materials $ 3.00 A two day workshop on how to motivate members to discuss economic issues and appreciate the importance of economic policies and alternatives on the labour movement. Emphasis will be on the critical use of practical economic concepts. The sources used and implications of national and provincial economic statistics will be examined and combined with a discussion of popular, and frequently misleading, applications of simple economic tools.Such contemporary issues as "the free market", the burden of the National Debt, privatization and the role of unions, will be included. CITY .............................................POSTAL CODE ................ COURSE FEE COST OF MATERIALS Subtotals: $ .............. (1) $ .......................... (2) Total $ .............. (Add 1 & 2) COURSE NUMBER(S) ENCLOSED: VISA ...., .............................MASTERCARD ........................... EXPIRY DATE ............... , .........ISSUING BANK ........................... MONEY ORDER .......................CHEQUE ................................. VISA/MASTERCARD NUMBER I IIIII III IIIII LaJOllt l ll'rlnllnt: CIU A SPECIAL NOTE: Ten years have gone by since the Labour Studies Programme at Capilano College offered its' first course. Over those years the User's Advisory Committee, Instructors and Staff have tried to determine a good balance between "skills" and information courses: between a core programme and new offerings. As participants of the Programme your advice has been and remains important in making these decisions. Please continue to let us know the courses you would like to see offered. We hope that you continue to find the Labour Studies Programme a useful and effective way to increase your skills, knowledge and effectiveness as a union activist. We look forward to the next ten years with enthusiasm as the Programme continues to make its' contribution to the labour movement. IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Courses with the designation LSP carry College Credit and partici­ pants awarded credit receive a credit certificate. SOME ADDITIONAL SERVICES: - Unions who wish to develop their own instructors can receive assistance from us in course and instructor development. - An excellent source of materials on occupational health and safety is published by the Programme in co-operation with the Vancouver Committee on Occupational Health and Safety. Write for your free copy of B.C. WORKERS' NEWSLETTER. - The Labour Studies Programme/Capilano College offers your union our media resources production service. Our skilled consultants, technicians and producers could be put to work for your organiza­ tion to facilitate your "in-house" education programmes. We will develop professional quality, union-made, audio/visual products, tailored to your needs. We specialize in video, film, slide/sound. We will gladly provide your union with a consultation on proposals. While audio/visual productions may involve an initial financial outlay, they can save your union money in travel expenses, printed resources and by strengthening membership morale and commitment. WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE USE OF FACILITIES: - Courses with the designation LSTL/LSTP receive a Course Com­ pletion certificate. Britannia Community Centre - Fees are payable at time of registration. Unions may make ar­ rangements in writing to the LSP office if they wish to be invoiced when their members attend classes. College-Institute Educators Association - Advance registrations are encouraged; however, if space permits, you may register at the first meeting of the class. Participants are advised that additional forms will have to be completed in class. - Because the number of participant registrations determine whether or not a course is held, applications for withdrawal and refund will not be accepted after the second session of a course has been held and in the case of workshops of short duration (up to 3 consecutive days) withdrawal applications will be accepted no later than 3 P.M. of the Thursday preceding the course start date. Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Vancouver Local Hospital Employees Union International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union, Local 500 Marine Workers & Boilermakers Union, Local 1 Maritime Labour Centre Office and Technical Employees Union, Local 378 Retail, Wholesale Union United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union