Invitation for online participation in the 2022 Asia Alumni Workshop
The Organizing Committee of the 2022 GLU Asia Alumni Workshop invites all GLU Alumni to participate online in the upcoming event on Nov. 1-3, 2022.
With the theme “The implications of the pandemic in the world of work: Expanding social protection and public services to protect workers and peoples in times of crises”, this workshop will be held in a hybrid format, both in-person and online via a video conference platform (e.g., Zoom).
You can check out the Conference here. Read the full invitation here and register by clicking the button below.
"Just and Green" now in French
The free online course, "Just and Green: Labour´s Ecological Question" course is now available in the French language. The course officially launched on October 15 and will remain in the tutored mode for a month.
During that time, a variety of online activities such as workshops and webinars will be organised for course participants. They can also obtain certificates upon successful completion of the course, provided they meet the criteria outlined in Chapter 1 of the course.
The course explores different aspects of the ‘jobs vs. environment dilemma’ through a lens of current struggles, as well as academic and policy debates. The different downloadable lectures, reading materials and zoom workshops discuss fundamental transformations in the ways we produce, consume and organise our economy and society.
Applications for the programme are still open
With important partners such as the International Labor Organization (ILO) and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), Central Únicas dos Trabalhadores (CUT), among others, the Global Labor University (GLU), made by and for the organized workers, is open for a master's course at Unicamp, Brazil, until November 11th.
The Brazilian program is taught in English, and since 2014 it has received Brazilians and foreigners at Unicamp University. Candidates can apply for a scholarship and the course lasts for one year, with a globally recognized certificate.
According to Antônio Lisboa, Secretary of International Relations at CUT, "studying at the GLU is a unique experience, because, in addition to an excellent academic content, it is an experience in the practice of international solidarity that strengthens the bonds and unity of the working class in the struggles for social justice."
More than a face-to-face master's program, GLU is an international network for leaders and researchers, with more than 40 online courses and several other initiatives. About 1000 people have already passed through the program, which also takes place in Germany (Kassel University and Berlin School of Economics and Law), the United States (Pennstate University), South Africa (Witwatersrand – Wits) and India (Jawaharlal Nehru University – JNU ).
Short-term face-to-face courses are also now open for enrollment in India and South Africa. "For Unicamp, maintaining this program is very important. We receive many students, especially from the global south, and the relationship between academia and unionism allied to this international connection has generated partnerships and very important results both for union actions and for research ", says the Brazilian Coordinator, Dr. Hugo Dias.
Syndicalism, sustainable development, social justice, international labor standards, multinational companies, economic policies and global institutions are some of the main research focuses at GLU. The institution offers its network an innovative framework for research and policy development. Therefore, the student who enters the master's degree continues, later, to be part of this global network, producing, participating in activities and proposing new actions.
From victims to actors of Just Transition: Lessons from the Lucas Aerospace Workers' Plan
This free online webinar is organized by the Online Academy of the Global Labour University and features Nora Rätzel from the Umeå University in Sweeden and Phil Asquith, former Chairman of the Lucas Aerospace Combine Shop Stewards’ Committee, Burnley site.
So, join us on October 7, to discuss the famous plan of workers at the Lucas Plant to convert production from military industry to socially useful products. We are going to tackle the question of what can this experiment teach us about transforming workers from victims to actors of Just Transition.
Register here and follow the Facebook event page for more information.
ENGAGE-ASIA Programme 2023
New Course Coming Soon
A new GLU course in Spanish and Portuguese languages, “Challenging Corporate Power in GSCs in Latin America", is going to be published in October 2022.
Currently in a pilot stage, it combines content from the course “Regulating GSCs to empower workers” and new video lectures from experts in the region.
Namely, more than 150 trade unionists and labour activists from Latin America are involved in this process of developing the course. Their involvement is part of a project to develop a regional team of certified trainers (RTT-LA).
"Just and Green" in Tutored Mode
Just and Green: Labour’s Ecological Question”, an interactive and thought-provoking online course is entering tutored mode. It gives participants a chance to study for free, now with subtitles in Bangla, German, Serbo-Croatian and Spanish.
Starting September 15, 2022, we will publish more video lectures about energy transition and key challenges. In addition, you can utilize spaces for participation, such as webinars and zoom workshops with course experts.
Study and interact in the course platform and with the online tutor to get a Certificate of Accomplishment.
Watch the course trailer with subtitles in Albanian, Bangla, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Shona, Turkish and Vietnamese.
Webinar: Intersectional Discrimination in GSCs and Collective Resistance for Work with Dignity
Online Webinar "Intersectional discrimination in global supply chains and collective resistance for work with dignity" has been organised by the GLU Online Academy.
The event gathered the experts featured in Chapter 2 of the online course "Subordination and discrimination in GSCs: recognising diversity and building unity", Prof. Martha Chen, Prof. Stephanie Barrientos and Dr. Alessandra Mezzadri. They discussed intersectional forms of discrimination and subordination of workers in supply chains.
Enroll in the course to learn more and join upcoming discussions with top experts: https://iversity.org/en/courses/subordination-and-discrimination-in-gscs-recognizing-diversity-and-building-unity
Invitation for Applications for the "Social Theory for South African Trade Unionists" Short Course
University of Witwatersrand (Wits) and the GLU invite trade unions to nominate one member from their ranks to attend the Social Theory 2022 Short Course in English.
The thematic focus is the energy sector and the aim is to help participants develop the capacity for critical thinking and to engage analytically about labour-related issues.
In addition, each module will integrate themes of gender, ecology, international solidarity, and trade union strategy. Each theme will highlight strategic approaches by trade unions.
For enquiries, please contact the GLU Programme Coordinator, Mr Warren McGregor: GLU.SouthAfrica@wits.ac.za.
Here, you can find the complete Course Advertisement and Application Form.
New GLU Course "Subordination and Discrimination in Global Supply Chains" Launching on June 15
The new GLU course, "Subordination and Discrimination in GSCs: Recognizing Diversity and Building Unity", will launch on June 15, 2022, and will remain in a tutored mode for a month.
The course is already open for enrolment and will address the intersectional forms of discrimination as well as examples of resistance from across the world for work.
Visit the course page to find out more or enrol directly here.