Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to reach out and let everyone know that people who are on lay off and have not severed ties with the company are still eligible to participate in this program, if you wish. Retirees are also able to take classes as well. I am attaching a copy of the current course selections for the program starting in January 2026.
Some of these courses are very appropriate for the times that we are living through right now. I know that I have personally been motivated to take a few of them. There is a “Who Is The 1%” class, and it is part 2 of the original one that was previously offered. It contains some new material. First course is not a pre-requisite.
The first class is Standing Strong Together: How Autoworkers Can Build Resilience during Tariff Uncertainty. Registration opens up for this 2 night course on Jan 5, 2026 until Jan 23, 2026. The classes will run on Jan 29 & Feb 5.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if you register to take any of the classes so that I can update my records accordingly, and send an email reminder to you before the classes.
In solidarity,
Kim Dionne
Unifor Local 88 Area Coordinator
Unifor McMaster Labour Studies Certificate ProgramUnifor Winter 2026 Schedule
Unifor Winter 2026 Schedule