Labor Law and Representation Certificate

Certificate Requirements

• LBST 110 - Lobbying and Political Advocacy 3 Credits.
• LBST 134 - History of American Labor I 3 Credits.
• LBST 135 - History of American Labor II 3 Credits.
• LBST 140 - Labor in the Movies 3 Credits.

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate 12*

*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101  course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the certificate to 13 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. evaluate the separate but overlapping functions of labor law, grievance handling and collective bargaining;
2. evaluate strategies for grievances and negotiations that can use labor law;
3. prepare contract proposals and grievance language; and
4. appreciate the changes in labor law and the impact on grievances and collective bargaining.

Program Description:

Recognizing that an interest exists for specific training in the skills of the Labor Studies program, a certificate in Labor Law and Representation is offered. This program is designed for union officers, members, and staff.

Additional certificates are also available in the following areas:

• Labor Studies  (21 credits)
• Organizing and Bargaining  (12 credits)
• History and Culture of the Union Movement  (12 credits)