Human Rights

At its meeting of September 10, 2025, the GSU National Council approved a pilot project to support member development by fully funding participation in upcoming Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) educational programs.

Through this initiative, GSU will sponsor:

• Two women members
• Two racialized members

to attend either the Canadian Labour Congress Women’s School or Summer School.

What’s covered?
Successful applicants will receive full funding, including:

• Registration fees (meals and accommodation included)
• Travel expenses
• Salary replacement

CLC Ontario has now announced the 2026 school dates, and applications are officially open:

Women’s School: July 12–17, 2026
https://canadianlabour.ca/schools/who-we-are/labour-education/regional-schools/schools/womens-school-2026/

Summer School: July 19–24, 2026 
https://canadianlabour.ca/schools/who-we-are/labour-education/regional-schools/schools/summer-school-2026/

Both programs will take place in Hamilton, Ontario.

GSU will select a total of four participants (two per program) from among the applications received. Priority will be given to Local union activists.

Interested?
Submit your application by May 1, 2026, using the following form:
2026 CLC Ontario Women and Summer School – Fill out form

Please note that all CLC Ontario Schools are delivered in English only, and interpretation is not available.