Deadline is Friday to register for Intro class

The deadline is Friday, Jan. 16, to register for the University of Minnesota Labor Education Service’s online course, “Introduction to the Labor Movement.”

The class will be taught online throughout the month of February by Russell Raczkowski and Monica Bielski Boris.

Students will be able to participate from anywhere, at times convenient to them. This introductory class provides an overview of the labor movement—its successes and challenges—in a global context. Learn the structure, organization and evolution of the movement, the impact of union membership on workers and communities and discuss future directions. Tuition is $50.

To register or for more information, call 612-624-5020 or e-mail the Labor Education Service.