The GLU programs I enrolled in gave me a unique perspective and understanding of Labour rights and policies. This perspective is a gift! I have embraced that the networks I have developed are making a difference every day in someone's life...
Here is what othert say about us
The GLU always seeks to put the best face forward, and that is to say support and foster meaningful relationships with its alumni, network members, friends, and partners. Below you can see what some of them say about what our organisation meant for their lives and careers. We hope their words inspire you to get in touch with us too.
Moreblessing Nyambara,
It was a great moment to connect with people, and to better understand labour and social justice issues on a global level...The program supports me in my current work because it helps me think about this larger global aspect of the very local work...
Chris Schwartz,
Alumnus from Canada
Coming from Namibia as a novice trade unionist, the GLU Brazil course gave me a new perspective on my activism. I am grateful to the professors and the engagement of other students, the comrades in fight...I have seen immense growth mentally, emotionally and academically...
Chris Schwartz,
Alumnus from Canada
The GLU for me is making good friends all over the world, sharing trade union and labour movement experiences, and being solidary...It changed my total perspective of what I am doing and gave me a new perspective of how globalization impacts labour...
Stefanie Wahl,
Alumna from Germany
“The GLU is a space where we can share ideas, goals and experiences to support workers´ organizations all around the Globe. Moreover, we can reflect on the old and new challenges Workers face in different countries and regions, and find ways to overcome them.”
Laura Morillo,
Alumna from Peru
The most valuable thing I got from the program is being part of the GLU Network. The opportunity to engage with trade unions all over the world; the yearly GLU-organized activities which continue and sustain the link and engagements among the GLU alumni, professors and partners.
GLU Alumni from The Philippines
The Global Labour University was a brilliant idea whose time had clearly come. But it took more than vision and ambition to realise it: it also required energy, enthusiasm and commitment, and an unwillingness to let the many constraints impede the project.
Jayati Gosh,
GLU friend and ally
The GLU and ENGAGE have become signpost trade union education programmes. They helped me to deepen my views on the notions of "contestations and contested terrains" - knowing that nothing is an act of charity, but a product of struggle, self-awareness...
GLU Alumni
The GLU expanded my horizons of thinking from being a local trade unionist to an international trade unionist. Before joining the GLU family, my activism was only limited to my country but after learning of the benefits of trade union internationalism, my horizons have broadened.
Taurai Mereki,
Alumnus from Zimbabwe
The best thing about the course was building a network of international trade unionists. I now feel much more connected to the global labour movement and have a better understanding of international politics and how to challenge the dominant neoliberal ideology...
GLU Alumni
The Labour Policies and Globalisation programme is specifically designed for unionists to get the most knowledge in the shortest time... One of GLU Masters' Program values that comes to my mind is that it gives you “critical glasses” that you can't get rid of once you put them on.
GLU Alumni
The GLU for me is making good friends all over the world, sharing trade union and labour movement experiences, and being solidary...It changed my total perspective of what I am doing and gave me a new perspective of how globalization impacts labour...
Stefanie Wahl,
Alumna from Germany
“The GLU is a space where we can share ideas, goals and experiences to support workers´ organizations all around the Globe. Moreover, we can reflect on the old and new challenges Workers face in different countries and regions, and find ways to overcome them.”
Laura Morillo,
Alumna from Peru
The most valuable thing I got from the program is being part of the GLU Network. The opportunity to engage with trade unions all over the world; the yearly GLU-organized activities which continue and sustain the link and engagements among the GLU alumni, professors and partners.
GLU Alumni from The Philippines
The Global Labour University was a brilliant idea whose time had clearly come. But it took more than vision and ambition to realise it: it also required energy, enthusiasm and commitment, and an unwillingness to let the many constraints impede the project.
Jayati Gosh,
GLU friend and ally
The GLU and ENGAGE have become signpost trade union education programmes. They helped me to deepen my views on the notions of "contestations and contested terrains" - knowing that nothing is an act of charity, but a product of struggle, self-awareness...
GLU Alumni
The GLU expanded my horizons of thinking from being a local trade unionist to an international trade unionist. Before joining the GLU family, my activism was only limited to my country but after learning of the benefits of trade union internationalism, my horizons have broadened.