PHILADELPHIA (February 22, 2008) — The Comey Institute of Industrial Relations at Saint Joseph's University in association with the Philadelphia AFL-CIO is launching a progressive program for the Institute by offering six new classes beginning on March 3, 2008.
The revitalization of the Comey Institute comes with a new director, Thomas Paine Cronin, who is excited about the many advancements that the new curriculum will offer.
"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to further advance the work of the Comey Institute by expanding its programs to address such critical issues as globalization, trade policy, privatization and outsourcing and to understand their impact on the contemporary labor environment," Cronin said.
The following courses will be held at the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, 22 South 22nd St., on the 2nd floor:
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Conflict Resolution, Mondays, Mar. 3-24, 6-9 p.m.
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Building Trades Labor Law, Wednesdays, Mar. 5-Apr. 23, 6-7:30 p.m.
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Grievance and Arbitration Wednesdays, Mar. 5-Apr. 23, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
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Public Relations, Thursdays, Mar. 6-Apr. 24, 6-7:30 p.m.
The following course is being offered at Philaposh Offices, 3001 Walnut St.:
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Occupational Health and Safety, Tuesdays, Mar. 4-25, 6-9 p.m.
A Public Sector Labor Law course is being held at SEIU Local 1201, 455 North 5th St., Wednesday, Mar. 5, 6-9 p.m.
For more information, contact Cronin at tcronin@sju.edu or 610-660-3372.
Background: Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive, educational experience. One of only 139 schools with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation, Saint Joseph's is home to 4,200 full-time undergraduates and 3,100 graduate, part-time and doctoral students. Steeped in the 450-year Jesuit tradition of scholarship and service, Saint Joseph's was recently named to the 2007 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for General Community Service. The University strives to be recognized as the preeminent Catholic comprehensive university in the Northeast.
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Contact: Office of University Communications, 610-660-1222, sjunews@sju.edu