Global Labour University – Masters programmes – open for applications

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(15 January 2019) Of interest for trade unionists in Europe and elsewhere are the master programmes of the Global Labour University (GLU).  The GLU is a network of trade unions, universities, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and the ILO. Trade unionists and labour activists can apply for its Masters' Programmes in Germany, India and the USA. “The Masters' programmes focus on policies for social justice including global governance, international labour standards, development, economics, trade and multinational enterprises. Trade unionists with a trade union recommendation letter can apply for scholarships. “ Maybe there are unionists in your union that are interested in applying for these courses.

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Details of the master courses can be found at:

  • For India - Application deadline: 1 February 2019
  • For US - Application deadline: 1 March 2019 
  • For Germany Master of Arts (MA) in "Labour Policies and Globalisation" at the Berlin School of Economics and Law/University of Kassel in Germany.

Application deadline: 1 March 2019