DC 37 Education Fund / Labor Leadership Program

DC 37 is dedicated to the empowerment of its members through education and career advancement, creating a ladder to professional success and cultivating a new generation of rank-and-file union leaders. In partnership with the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU), DC 37’s Education Fund offers academic programs for DC 37 members interested in expanding their knowledge of the labor movement, labor relations, and unionism.

The Fund covers the cost of tuition and non-instructional fees* for one graduate course (up to 3 credits) or one undergraduate course (up to 4 credits) per semester. The fund will cover a maximum of four courses per eligible academic program.

• The Undergraduate Certificate in Labor Relations
  Provides a comprehensive overview of union-side labor relations in the public sector. Classes are open to eligible members interested in learning more about the labor movement, labor relations, and unionism.
• The Bachelor’s Degree in Labor Studies
  Prepares students to enter the workforce with the knowledge of current issues such as employee rights to a workplace, learn how to manage people within a corporation, government, or a community organization, and represent employees as a union leader or staff member. Students are also prepared for advanced study in the field, including the MA in Labor Studies, or those interested in pursuing a law degree, or a professional master’s degree in human resources or labor relations.
• The Graduate Certificate in Labor Relations
  Offers DC 37 members the opportunity to develop the practical skills necessary to participate in collective bargaining, conflict resolution, and contract administration. It also provides a theoretical and historical understanding of labor law, public policy and the role of worker organizations in employment relations.
• Master’s Degree in Labor Studies
  Draws from the fields of sociology, law, history, economics, political science and labor relations to examine the opportunities and challenges facing workers and their organizations.  This MA program will strengthen the ability of DC 37 members to advocate for equity and social justice in their communities and workplaces. Students develop critical thinking, analytical and leadership skills, while learning about labor law, organizing, collective bargaining, international perspectives, labor relations and strategic research.

These programs offer a comprehensive overview of union-side labor relations in the public sector. Students will gain the practical skills and knowledge necessary for effective leadership in the areas of collective bargaining, union administration, organizing, and labor law. Funded programs include:

Upon completion of all new program benefits, DC 37 members may have access to additional educational support including tuition reimbursement.

• For assistance with your Admissions Application, please email admissions@slu.cuny.edu or call (646) 313-8300 . Be sure to mention that you are inquiring about the “DC 37 Labor Leadership Program”
• For more information regarding your eligibility for education benefits, please contact the DC 37 Education Fund by calling (212) 815-1700, emailing edfund@dc37.net or visiting their DC 37 Education Fund webpage. 

Continuing DC 37 Labor Leadership Students

Once enrolled in an approved DC 37 Labor Leadership Program, you must continue to meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the DC 37 Education Fund to maintain tuition coverage. For more information regarding your eligibility for education benefits, please contact the DC 37 Education Fund by calling (212) 815-1700, emailing edfund@dc37.net or visiting their DC 37 Education Fund webpage.

SLU offers a small-college experience with the resources of the largest urban public university in the country. The campus is conveniently located in midtown Manhattan, just steps away from both Grand Central Station and Times Square. A teacher/student ratio of 10:1 ensures individual attention. SLU’s wraparound student support services include:

• Pre-admissions advisement and application assistance
• One-to-one academic advisement and student support services including supplemental instruction, individualized tutoring and specialized student success workshops, and health and wellness counseling
• Career counseling including specialized workshops on networking, résumé development, interviewing for a job, etc.