CCSF Catalog Labor Studies Courses

LBCS 15. Latin American Workers in the Americas (3)
Lec-3
Advise: Completion of ESL 150 and ENGL 92 or placement in ENGL 93 or 94; or ESL 82 or 160
This course bridges Labor and Community Studies and Latin American/Latino/a Studies by comparing the histories and realities of Latin American workers in the US and Latin America. The course traces the parallel histoies of Latin American and Latino workers and discusses the ways in which politics, economics and social movements shape their experiences. CSU/UC
LBCS 15 = LALS 15

LBCS 70. Who Built America? (3)
Lec-3, field trips
A multicultural history of the United States from the perspective of its working people. The economic, social and cultural trends that have shaped American class, race and gender relations. Emphasis on the struggle for justice at work and in society. Special focus on the history and present status of the American labor movement. CSU

LBCS 70A. Who Built America? From the Colonial Era to the Civil War and Reconstruction (3)
Lec-3, field trips
A multicultural history of the early United States from the perspective of its working people. Native American, African and European cultures. Farmers, shoemakers, indentured servants and slaves. Revolution, industrialization, canals and plantations. The struggle against slavery and for workers' rights. Cooperatives, utopias and unions. Civil War, Emanscipation and Reconstruction. American ideals and American realities. CSU/UC

LBCS 70B. Who Built America? From Reconstruction to the Present (3)
Lec-3, field trips
A multicultural, post-Civil War history of the United States from the perspective of its working people. The growth of the railroads, territorial expansion, Native American wars, the wild west and the Gilded Age. Trusts, trustbusters, an American empire, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Craft unions, industrial unions, the Progressive movement, the Wobblies and World War I. The Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, mass unionization, the New Deal and World War II. Cold War, Civil Rights, the Sixties, Asian and Latin American immigration and the global economy. American ideals and American realities. CSU/UC

LBCS 71A-71B. Labor and Politics (1-1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
    LBCS 71A. Survey of the history, goals, and organization of unions and workers in the American political
    process. Underlying philosophies of labor's political involvement and ability to reflect workers' political interests. CSU
    LBCS 71B. Survey of current organizational structure, strategies, and activities of labor and unions in the political
    arena. Current approaches to issues, campaigns, and member involvement. CSU

LBCS 72. Workplace Rights (3)
Lec-3
An overview of the legal frameworks and doctrines governing labor-management relations and the workplace rights of minorities and other employees. Designed to provide practical legal background for the study and practice of labor relations. CSU

LABR 73. Labor Relations and the Collective Bargaining Process (3)
Lec-3
A practical course in the conduct and art of contract negotiations between labor and management. Special attention is given to the structure of bargaining, sources and uses of bargaining power, strategies for successful negotiation of agreements, “table manners,” and the content and language of labor contracts. CSU

LBCS 74. Economics for Labor and Community Leadership (3)
Lec-3
A nontechnical examination of how the American economy works. Designed to identify important policy choices in dealing with employment and unemployment, inflation, resources allocation to priority needs, poverty, income distribution, and other major domestic and urban problems. Special attention given to economic forces affecting collective bargaining. CSU

LBCS 75. Pension, Health and Welfare Issues (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Survey of the major worker security programs including private and public employers and publicly-legislated plans. Working procedures, including coverage, financing, benefit levels, claims procedures, and appeals; analysis of issues requiring change and/or reform. Guest speakers on specialized topics: social security, unemployment insurance, and worker’s compensation. CSU

LBCS 76A. Communications in Labor Leadership (3)
Lec-3
How to use language to communicate simply, directly and effectively in union and community activity. Preparation and delivery of speeches. Public relations and media skills, including writing press releases and newsletters. Using video technology and radio preparation of public service announcements. Analysis of propaganda techniques. CSU

LBCS 76B. Advanced Communications for Labor Leadership (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
A continuation of leadership training with a focus on the psychological aspects of leadership. Techniques in handling social and group conflicts. Time management and internal organizing techniques. Motivating the union member. CSU

LBCS 77. Grievance Machinery and Arbitration (3)
Lec-3
A practical study of grievance handling as a continuation of the bargaining process, leading up to and including arbitration as the final step in resolving grievances. Procedures, skills, responsibilities, and problems involved in handling work grievances. CSU

LBCS 78A-78B-78C. Women's Employment Issues (1-1-1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
These courses may be taken in any sequence.
    LBCS 78A. A survey of women's work in the past and present. Examines the historical evolution of women's work
    lives, the impact of family structure, prevailing notions of "women's place," labor market opportunities, and trade
    union organizations. CSU
    LBCS 78B. Current issues facing women workers will be discussed. Topics include pay equity, legal rights of
    women workers, sexual harassment, combining work and family responsibilities and women's employment issues. CSU
    LBCS 78C.
    Repeat: max. 3 units if no subject repeat
    Focus on special problems of selected occupational groups such as clerical workers, health workers and women in
    non-traditional jobs. CSU

LBCS 79. Health and Safety in the Workplace (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP only
Recognizing, understanding, and controlling work hazards. Principles of industrial hygiene and safety; role of union and collective bargaining activity; medical screening. Analysis of the background, content, and practical impact of both federal and state legislation. A survey of resources/agencies that assist in recognition/control of workplace hazards. CSU

LBCS 80. Rights and Discrimination in the Workplace (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Overview of employees' legal rights under federal, state and local law. Analysis of legal remedies available to unorganized workers. Includes anti-discrimination laws (dealing with race, sex, sexual preference, national origin, age, disability, etc.), California State Labor Code, Fair Labor Standards Act, and protections against arbitrary discipline and discharge. CSU

LBCS 81. Organizing for Economic and Social Justice (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
This class will examine the strategies and tactics of organizing in various social settings including the organizing of workers into modern trade unions. Reviewing legal limitations on workers rights in the United States and the constraints this places on recruiting members and developing leadership in organizing drives will be emphasized. CSU

LBCS 82. Public Sector Labor Relations (2)
Lec-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. ..P/NP available
Covers significant issues affecting public employee relations on the state and local levels. Includes development of public sector unionism, recent collective bargaining legislation, public financing, dispute resolution in the public sector, and lobbying, political action, and community coalition building as strategies for public sector workers. Comparison between public and private sector and within public sector throughout. CSU

LBCS 83. Federal Sector Labor Relations (1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ..P/NP available
An overview of labor-management relations in the federal sector. Includes the statutes affecting federal employees, the procedures and rulings of relevant federal agencies and current issues of concern (lay-offs, contracting out, employee benefits). Discussion of lobbying, political action and public relations techniques for federal employees. CSU

LBCS 84. Building Trades Labor Relations (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .P/NP available
Comprehensive overview of labor-management relations in the building and construction trades. Labor law; organizing; bargaining and contract administration; pension fund investment; and combating the two-gate system and growth of double-breasting. Pre-hire agreements, closed shop, prevailing wages, apprenticeship and OSHA standards. CSU

LBCS 85. History of the Labor Movement in San Francisco and the Bay Area (2)
Lec-2, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Survey of the Bay Area labor movement based on written documents and recollections; comparison to labor history in a national context. Analysis of implications of Bay Area history for contemporary challenges. Simple techniques of historical research and oral history; research projects. CSU

LBCS 86. Mediation Skills and Techniques (1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
An overview of the dynamics of the mediation process. Instruction in the skills and techniques necessary to its practice. Analysis of the potential effectiveness of mediation in a variety of labor-management and community disputes. CSU

LBCS 87. Managing Unions (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. P/NP available
A survey of the organizational and leadership skills necessary to today's union official. Topics include developing an effective organizational structure, managing through planning, motivating members and staff, meeting legal responsibilities, making committees work, building steward systems, using new technology in the union office, resolving conflicts and developing personal leadership skills. CSU

LBCS 88. California Labor History (3)
Lec-3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
The history of California's working men and women and their quest for justice. Includes Native Peoples and the Spanish conquest, Chinese workers and the railroads, robber barons, general strikes, and Central Valley farmworkers. The history of working Californians of all regions, races, and cultures. CSU

LBCS 89. Advanced Arbitration Techniques and Strategy (1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
An intensive course on preparing and presenting an arbitration case. Covers gathering evidence, preparing statements, witness utilization, direct and cross-examination techniques, and writing briefs. Develop strategies appropriate to a variety of issues, contractual and discipline. Simulated arbitration cases will be used. CSU

LBCS 90A. Steward Training (1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
A comprehensive course of study designed for beginning union shop stewards or job site representatives. Roles and responsibilities of stewards including membership recruitment, communications union and members, mediating between workers and supervisors, and contract interpretation and enforcement. CSU

LBCS 90B. Advanced Steward Training (1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ..P/NP available
Designed for experienced union stewards and representatives. Effective approaches to handling the more complicated and difficult situations facing employee advocates. Resolving worker vs. worker disputes and meeting the needs of problem members. CSU

LBCS 91-92-93. Special Topics in Labor Studies (1-2-3)
Lec-1,2,3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: if no subject repeat
Exploration of topics of current interest in labor and industrial relations. CSU
    LBCS 91A. Worker Participation Programs
    LBCS 91B. Strikes and Alternative Tactics
    LBCS 91D. Gay and Lesbian Issues in the Workplace
    LBCS 91E. Workers Compensation Update
    LBCS 92A. Unions around the World
    LBCS 93A. Workers and Unions in Literature and the Arts
    LBCS 93B. Labor Research and Strategic Analysis
    LBCS 93C. Labor Heritage Chorus (LBCS 93C = MUS 43) UC
    LBCS 93D. Work Tales: Labor Drama Workshop

LBCS 94-95-96. Selected Topics in Labor Relations (1-2-3)
Lec-1,2,3, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Study of labor relations in various industries, including their history, present status, and current issues. Includes ownership patterns, workplace structure, the changing workforce, management philosophies, unionization, workers' rights, and current concerns. Labor relations as they affect the economy, society, and culture. CSU
    LBCS 94A. Labor Relations in Childcare: History
    LBCS 94B. Labor Relations in Childcare: Present Status
    LBCS 94C. Labor Relations in Childcare: Current Issues
    LBCS 94D. Labor Relations in Workforce Education
    LBCS 95A. Labor Relations in Health Services
    LBCS 96A. Labor Relations in the Hospitality Industry
    LBCS 96B. Labor Relations in the Automotive Industry
    LBCS 96C. Labor Relations in the Modern American Workplace
    LBCS 96D. Labor Relations in Aircraft Maintenance
    LBCS 96E. Labor Relations in Health Care
    LBCS 96F. Labor Relations in Broadcasting

LBCS 97. Current Issues in Labor Relations (0.5)
Lec-8 hrs (total hrs), field trips.. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 1.5 units
A study of contemporary labor relations issues in various industries. Topics will include patterns of ownership, the structure of the workplace, the changing work force, management practices, unionization, workers' rights and special concerns. An introductory analysis of labor relations as they affect the workplace and society. CSU
    LBCS 97A. History
    LBCS 97B. Present Status
    LBCS 97C. Current Issues

LBCS 98A. Beginning Labor Heritage Chorus (1)
Lec-3, field trips.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
Repeat: max. 2 units
The beginning study is an introduction to the songs that reflect workers of diverse cultures such as Native American chants, folk and labor ballads, field hollers, Black cowboy songs, Chicano farm and border songs, Labor Motown, Asian-American work songs and songs of working women's experiences. CSU/UC
LBCS 98A = MUS 48A

LBCS 98B. Intermediate Labor Heritage Chorus (1)
Lec-3, field trips.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Prereq.: LBCS 98A/MUS 48A
Repeat: max. 4 units
Intermediate Labor Chorus is designed to further develop choral music techniques and knowledge of labor songs from various periods in American history, as presented in LBCS 98A/MUS 48A. Students will develop more complex choral techniques and repertoire. Increased focus will be on individual achievement and its effect on the progress of the chorus. CSU/UC
LBCS 98B = MUS 48B

LBCS 98C. Advanced Labor Heritage Chorus (1)
Lec-3, field trips.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
Prereq.: LBCS 98B/MUS 48B
Repeat: max. 4 units
Advanced Labor Chorus focuses on the development of a self-directed creative process and autonomy. Building on the concepts, skills and musical material of LBCS 98B/MUS 48B, students will become section leaders, soloists and conductors. CSU/UC
LBCS 98C = MUS 48C

LBCS 100. Racial Conflict and Class Solidarity in America (3)
Lec-3.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
Historical examination of the experiences of African American, Asian American, Spanish speaking and other minority workers in the 20th century, with special attention to union organizing. CSU/UC

LBCS 101. Issues in Workplace Health and Safety (1)
Lec-1.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
An overview of workplace health and safety hazards and how to control them. Update on recent legal developments. CSU

LBCS 102. Computer Skills for Labor and Community Activists (3)
Lec-3, lab-1.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
PREREQ.: CS 100M OR CNIT 100 OR EQUIVALENT
This class will help students manage their membership lists, design budgets using spreadsheets, develop interactive communications through e-mail, on-line bulletin boards and list serves, conduct strategic research through the Internet, track grievances using databases, and cost out labor contracts. CSU

LBCS 103. Peer Counseling in the Workplace (1)
Lec-1.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Training for volunteer peer counselors in the areas of substance abuse, strike and emergency assistance, unemployment, and related workplace problems. Covers information and referral issues as well as communication skills necessary to peer counseling. CSU

NONCREDIT COURSES:

LACR 9802. Workers' Rights (18 hrs)
Introduction to the roles and functions of the union steward. Legal rights and responsibilities; contract interpretation; effective use of the grievance procedure in contract enforcement. The human relations aspects of dealing with members and supervisors.

LACR 9805. San Francisco Labor Today - Its Issues (5 hrs)
An overview of the various organizations within the San Francisco labor community. Attitudes of various unions on matters of wage policy, hours, health, pensions and welfare, automation and environmental problems, organizing the unorganized and community issues as they affect working people and the labor movement.

LACR 9806. Shop Steward Training
Introduction to the roles and functions of the union steward. Legal rights and responsibilities; contract interpretation; and effective use of the grievance procedure in contract enforcement. The human relations aspects of dealing with members and supervisors.

LAIR 9801. Collective Bargaining
Designed to develop skills for effective participation in the negotiation process as conducted under a labor-management contract. Includes philosophy and mechanics of bargaining, as well as current issues facing labor and management negotiations.

LAIR 9807. Immigrant Workers' Rights (90 hrs)
Overview of immigrant workers' rights. Topics include: U.S. immigration and labor history, comparison of native country and U.S. work experience, U.S. labor law, workforce diversity, problem solving and community resources. Intermediate language skills to discuss and understand the rights of immigrant and other workers in the U.S. workplace.

LAIR 9809. Labor Relations in Selected Industries
An in-depth analysis of labor-management relations in selected industries. Includes a discussion of the nature and evolution of the collective bargaining relationship, the laws governing that relationship, and workplace issues particular to that industry. Industries to be analyzed include health care, postal and federal sectors, transportation, garment, construction, retail and food service.