SAVE THE DATE!
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Global Warming and Activism (tentative title), Pierce College
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
11am-12:30pm
Speakers: TBD
Location: Campus Center
The Environment (tentative title), LA City College
Thursday, October 16, 2008
11am-1pm
Speakers: TBD
Location: TBD
Labor Film Series (Films TBD), East LA College
Thursday TBD
12-1:30pm
Speakers: TBD
Location: TBD
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What is the DH Labor Institute?
"We're taught about the Carnegies and the Fords, and all those millionaires,
but not what working people do"--Dolores Huerta
Named after the United Farm Workers co-founder, the Dolores Huerta Labor Institute is an educational partnership between the Los Angeles Community College District and founding Los Angeles unions. It aims to educate community college students about the long neglected history, rich diverse cultural heritage, and present position of working people, and equips students with the tools to analyze and understand their experiences in the workplace.
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On Wednesday, June 11, 2008, Pierce College student Bryan Lopez addressed the Board of Trustees and gave a thoughtful speech about why labor studies should be made an integral part of the community college curriculum and how it has impacted his life.
"As a student at Pierce College, my only exposure to labor unions has
been through one chapter on the relations of unions and the law in my
Microeconomics class and the plight of the worker and the beginnings of
the AFL-CIO in my History of the U.S. in the 20th Century class. These
were good starting points on understanding labor unions; however, this
is diminished by the monumental importance placed on globalization and
corporate strategy.
Up until the [Dolores Huerta Labor Institute sponsored] Student Leadership Academy, I was seeing the world through corporate eyes.
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 LA Harbor College's PACE Labor Studies Track III continues this Fall 2008.
The Labor Studies Track has been going strong since Spring 2008. This fall offers an exciting new set of classes and Saturday Conferences.
Registration is now open. Sign up Now!
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On Wednesday, May 7, 2008 students at LA Valley College held their first ever Labor Union Fair/Club Day. Los Angeles labor unions such as AFT 1521, IBEW Local 11, Writers Guild of America West, Southern California Pipe Trades District Council 16, ILWU 63 and UFCW Local 1442 joined students to inform them about labor and unions.
 The legendary Dolores Huerta was the keynote speaker for the event. Over 400 students, faculty and community members packed the Main Theater to hear Dolores speak about the labor movement, the farm workers, social justice and what students can do to make a difference.
The event was so successful that students expressed interest in making the Labor Fair and annual event that will be bigger and better event every year.
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Knowing My History
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"Before my DHLI internship, I had no idea what a union was or did. I quickly learned that unions fight not only for good jobs but also for hope for the middle class. Born to parents who immigrated from Mexico, I witnessed how unfair the job market can be. When my father was sick, I watched how the broken health care system affected my family. I continued my participation with the DHLI after my internship because I want to learn more about how I can make a difference. I organized a labor union fair at LA Valley College in order to teach others about the labor movement and to show students that they need to participate in order to bring about change and social justice. "
Lupe Burgara
LA Valley College Student
DHLI Labor Intern Summer 2007
UCLA/DHLI Student Leadership Academy Spring 2008
UCLA/DHLI Labor Intern Summer 2008
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