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Union Summer Application

The application deadline is May 4, 2007.

(You can refer to the Union Summer Application Process for further details about what to expect once the application process begins.)

Union Summer is an educational 10-week internship, not a job. It is a highly selective program because many more people apply than can be accommodated. In selecting participants, we look for pro-union people who are committed to social and economic justice and can work well in a diverse group—the profile of a union organizer and activist. We encourage women and people of color to apply. Those who participated in previous Union Summers are not eligible to apply.

Note: If you've already requested a Union Summer application, watch your mail. It's probably on its way to you now.

Please provide the information listed below in full.
First Name:
Last Name:
   
Current Address:
City:
State/ZIP Code
Current Phone:
School E-Mail:
   
Permanent Address:
City:
State/ZIP Code
Permanent Phone:
Permanent E-Mail:
   

Union Summer Dates: June 4 - Aug. 10, 2007

If you are a union member, select which one?
(Select union name and provide local number.)

Local

Have any family members been union members? Yes No

If so, who?
Which union? (Select union name and provide local number if possible.)

Local

If you are currently a student, please list:
School
Graduation date

If you are employed full-time, please list:
Place of employment

If you are fluent in any languages other than English, please list it/them here (be prepared to be interviewed in the language/s you listed below):

Briefly answer the questions clearly and thoughtfully! Don't worry about the length of your answer. Your application will be considered incomplete without this portion.

1. What experiences in your own life make you want to participate in Union Summer and work for social justice?

2. What do you hope to achieve by participating in Union Summer?

3. What types of community-based, political, union or other social justice groups or other volunteer work have you been involved in? Describe your involvement.

4. Union Summer involves working with a diverse group of people and erratic hours on a sometimes unpredictable schedule. Have you gone through a similar experience? Are you ready for this one?

5. Have you thought about what you'd like to do upon graduation? If so, please tell us about your goals.

Please list two references (relatives excluded). Include name, address, telephone number(s) and how you know them.

Reference 1:

Reference 2:

Please attach your résumé to this application.
(Acceptable file formats include Word, Wordperfect, PDF files, RTF files, HTML files and TXT files.)
Files larger than 75K will not be accepted.


Additional Questions

Were you interviewed by a recruiter? Yes No

If yes, please give his/her name:

How did you hear about this program?

$300 per week stipend • Sites nationwide (to be announced)

What If I'm Not a Resident of the United States?
Any foreign student that is applying to this program must be authorized to work in the United States, and your admission to the program will be conditional on your ability to prove work authorization. Please refer to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website's frequently asked questions (FAQ) link at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis. Please also refer to this site for employment verification questions.

We would appreciate you answering the following questions regarding your race, ethnicity and gender. However, you are not required to do so. This information is for record-keeping purposes in compliance with federal law. It will be kept separate from your application and will not be a basis for any employment decisions.

Gender: Male Female

Race or Ethnicity:
African American
 Asian/Pacific Islander
 Latino
Native American
White
 Other (describe if you wish)

DEADLINE: Application MUST be received by May 4, 2007—however, the sooner you apply the better!

Union Summer
815 16th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Fax: 202-639-6230
Phone: 888-835-8557
E-mail: unionsummer@aflcio.org
 
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