School Helps Union Women Learn History, Leadership Skills

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

Union women will learn how to "Run for Office, Not for Coffee" at this year's Southern School for Union Women, set for August 19-22 at the National Labor College (NLC) in Silver Spring. The school was created by and for union and community activists who support women’s advancement in the labor movement. Workshop topics include Women in Labor History, Women and Leadership, Money Matters and more. Due to the economic crisis, extra scholarships are available for local women, especially "those who are current activists, activists-in-training, and/or women who are currently in an organizing campaign," says the NLC's Elise Bryant. “I felt my confidence soar!” said a past participant in the school. For a complete description of the scholarships and course descriptions contact Bryant at ebryant@nlc.edu or Barbara Miller at bmiller@nlc.edu or 301-431-5449. - Boaz Young-El, AFL-CIO Union Summer Intern; image courtesy AFL-CIO