Apply to the Oregon Labor Candidate School

This general application for admission to the Oregon Labor Candidate School. Classes are available to union members, former union members, and labor organizers in the state of Oregon. In the application below, please specify if you’re planning on applying for the totally Virtual Class/Cohort (targeted for those outside of the Portland Metro area) or the Portland Metro Cohort which is planning to meet in the Metro area in-person. Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.

By submitting the information below, you are on your way to becoming an Oregon Labor Candidate! Please fill out all information to the best of your abilities. There is no fee to participate in OLCS, you must attend all six classes (one per month) and you will be asked to fundraise a minimum of $400 as part of the training. You can send any questions you have about the application process to dan@OregonLaborCandidateSchool.org.

First name and last name

First Name

Last Name

Personal Email

Personal Phone Number

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Address

Occupation & employer

Are you retired or currently working?

Brief professional history (3-5 sentences). May be shared.

Union and political experience

Union membership with apx. beginning and end dates

Please describe your involvement with unions and what leadership positions you hold or have held

Please describe other civic engagement activities you have supported

How did you find out about the school? Why do you want to participate in OLCS?

What changes or advancements would you like to see in Oregon?

What specific skills would you like to acquire if accepted into OLCS?

What personal qualities or skills would you contribute to your cohort if accepted into OLCS?

Are you applying for the Virtual Class/Cohort or the Portland Metro Cohort which we hope to have largely in person?

Are there any barriers that would keep you from committing to six class dates in six months January-June? Share any conflicts.

What does the Labor Movement mean to you (3-5 sentences)?

Are you currently considering running for office? If so, what position(s) are you considering?

Date of birth

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Race or ethnicity

Are you a first generation American?

Gender and pronouns? Do you identify as LGBTQ?

Educational background

Political party affiliation?

Union members come from all different backgrounds, experiences, and from every corner of Oregon. What does equity including racial, gender and reproductive justice mean to you as a union leader?

Is there anything else we should know about you?

Thank you for your application. You will be contacted about setting up an interview with the Director and the OLCS Board if we decide to move forward with your application. Do not hesitate to reach out to Dan Torres at dan@OregonLaborCandidateSchool.org with any additional questions.