Worker Education and Building Labor Movements at Joseph S. Murphy Institute of City University of New York (CUNY)

¶ … Amico, Deborah.(2011).Providing Worker Education and Building the Labor Movement: The Joseph S. Murphy Institute of City University of New York. Adult Learning; Winter2011, Vol. 22 (1) In this paper, D'Amico discusses the provision of worker education as well as the building of the labor movement activities that takes place at Joseph S. Murphy Institute of City University of New York (CUNY).This educational facility is dedicated to the provision of worker education as well as the building of the city's labor market.

The author indicates that the institute is active in the provision of workers access to education as well as advancement should they seeks it. The article also mentions that the institute is also involved in the coalescing of the labor-management education funds as well as academic departments with the widely accepted industry expertise in order to create the best programs that can adequately serve the union members. Martin, Larry C., Smith, Regina O (2011).Pre-Apprenticeship Urban Workforce Training Programs. Adult Learning; Winter2011, Vol.

22 (1), p23-27 In this article, Martin and Smith (2011) discuss the components of the existing pre-apprenticeship urban workforce training programs that were specifically designed to help learners in preparing for as well as passing apprenticeship exams in the United States. The programs included the recruitment of the participants, their selection as well as support programs. Academic programs are also included in the package.

This study however clearly indicates that the weaknesses that are associated with the process of planning include the general lack of a comprehensive model for conducting a needs assessment of the population which is targeted by the program. The pros and cons of the articles D'Amico, Deborah.(2011).Providing Worker Education and Building the Labor Movement: The Joseph S. Murphy Institute of City University of New York. Adult Learning; Winter2011, Vol.

22 (1) p12-17 The pros The article by D'Amico (2011) has several advantages in the discussion of the provision of worker education as well as the building of the labor movement activities that takes place at Joseph S. Murphy Institute of City University of New York (CUNY). The very first advantage is that the article uses credible academic sources in order to prove its point. In other words, the article has very sound and credible theoretical underpinnings.

The article also provides a clear description of the facts and figures while making very clear connections in the need for a formal as well as nonformal workplace experience while also presenting an expert opinion on the issue of business, community, education as well government collaboration in ensuring that there is a quality production of a highly productive workforce. The article also has a conceptual framework that acts as its basis of inquiry and discussion.

This article for instance employs Maslow's (1998) studies that made an assertion that all employees want to learn in order to realize self-actualization. The article also indicates that the least0educated workforce is usually paid the least and also faces several barriers. An educated workforce also leads to a more just workplace and society. The other advantage of the article is that it provides future directions on the subject matter. The educational program described in this article benefits all workers regardless of their grade.

The classes as well as the services that are provided are done so to match the convenience of the workforce. This is to say that the workers can engage din the program while still ij active duty but during their out of shift hours. Cons The programs are never graded. This implies that their efficiency can therefore not be established. The programs do not make a distinction between the disabled employees (such as blind and deaf ones) and the normal ones.

Martin, Larry C., Smith, Regina O (2011).Pre-Apprenticeship Urban Workforce Training Programs. Adult Learning; Winter2011, Vol. 22 (1), p23-27 Pros The article provides a clear picture on the composites as well as the analysis of the pre-apprenticeship programs. The deliverable are also clearly outlines. It also provides a clear list of strategies to be used in the recruitment, selection as well as support of the suitable candidates for the program. The program has very clear evaluation procedures and protocols. Cons How.