Community activist training Oct. 11-12

ST. PAUL – Union members will gain valuable insights and new skills at the Union Community Activist Network (UCAN) training scheduled for Oct. 11 and 12 in St. Paul.

The program focuses on the value of union membership, the importance of alliances with other groups, the power of politics, personal skill building and the benefits of community service. It is sponsored by the St. Paul Area Trades & Labor Assembly, AFL-CIO Community Services and the Greater Twin Cities United Way.

A $25 registration fee includes lunch, snacks and materials. Space is still available; call Carol Sandberg, 651-222-3787, ext. 18, or e-mail sandbergc@mtn.org

The UCAN program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, and Saturday, Oct. 12, at the St. Paul Labor Centre, 411 Mahoney (aka Main) St., St. Paul. Topics include labor history, ‘common sense’ economics, global fairness, union organizing, effective mobilization strategies, United Way’s 211 (formerly First Call for Help), immigration, building community action, community coalitions and politics.

Speakers include leaders of the AFL-CIO and several affiliated unions, representatives from the United Way and community activists.

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