Program Description
The Labor Studies Program offered by San Diego City College has a unique, comprehensive curriculum that prepares the student to be an effective labor leader and employee advocate. Program courses are routinely reviewed and taught by leaders in San Diego’s labor community and endorsed by the San Diego Labor Council.
The certificate/degree options under the City College Labor Studies Program are beneficial for students looking to:

• Transfer to a four-year program specializing in Labor Studies or Human Resources;
• Understand and effectively advocate for employee rights in the workplace;
• Develop organizing, shop steward, and union leadership skills;
• Further awareness and understanding of community needs and services related to workers;

Depending on specialization, students will gain knowledge of federal and California labor law; current Worker’s Compensation law and implications; grievance handling and preparation and collective bargaining strategies, as well as develop a broad understanding of the labor movement from its historical, cultural, political, economic and social contexts.

Collective Bargaining (PDF)

Occupational Safety Health (PDF)