Labor History I

This 18-hour course uses a combination of lectures, discussions, videos and readings to inform the members about the history of organized labor from its roots in the Labor Guilds to current union form.  Topics covered are the history of organized labor organizations,strikes and strike-breaking through the 19th century, early government regulations, and the formation of the Carpenters Union.  This course is required for apprentices as a condition of graduation.

Please Note: Effective July 1, 2010, this course is mandatory for apprentices as a condition of graduation!

Any members interested in attending this course may register by clicking Signup below; or by
1) Email:   info@macarpenters.org
2) Phone:   (978) 752-1197
3) FAX:     (978) 658-3879
4) MAIL:    Massachusetts Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund
            350 Fordham Rd, STE 201, Wilmington,MA 01887

Equipment Required:
Members attending training must provide their own safety shoes, safety goggles, gloves, ear protection and hard hats. Failure to provide your own safety equipment may result in your being dropped from a particular training session.

Cancellation Policy:
To maximize the effectiveness of our training sessions, we limit the number of attendees. If you are registered for a specific training and need to cancel, please notify us five (5) business days before the start of scheduled training. Failure to notify us of cancellation may result in your being denied registration for future training. We reserve the right to cancel any course - with two (2) business days’ notice - for which there is an insufficient number of registered attendees. Registrants may then enroll in the next available offering of the course, or cancel the registration.

Attendance Requirements:
Attendance at the first training session is mandatory. 100% attendance is required for all courses that issue Certificates or Qualifications and Apprentice mandatory training. Please be on time! Late arrivals (and early departures) are disruptive to instructors and participants. Poor attendance / disruptive behavior will result in your being dropped from a particular training session.

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