Experience What It's Like to be Part of the Labor Movement
http://www.afscme.org/organizer/12094.cfm
DEADLINE: Friday, February 29th
As one of the fastest growing unions in the United States, AFSCME is constantly in search of skilled, motivated and passionate activists who are interested in a career in the labor movement. Through the AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholars Program, you can join us in the effort to support public service employees who are organizing unions.
This program is for students of color who are in their sophomore or junior year at a four year college or university and interested in pursuing a career in social justice. Participants are paired with a mentor on an AFSCME organizing campaign for 10 weeks and receive hands on experience in the labor movement. Students can expect to learn how to: organize workers by visiting them at home and phone banking, help with campaign based research, political action and any other necessary aspect of the campaign. During their time in the program all travel expenses to and from their host site as well as to Harvard for an orientation or debrief are covered along with housing and rental car if needed. Students will receive a stipend of $4000 and if participants successfully complete the program, a need based scholarship awarded through UNCF of up to $5000.