Learning for our Lives - A Union Guide to Worker-Centred Literacy

D) RESOURCES

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Publications

In this section you will find a selection of material to complement the information in the handbook. We have selected resources that support or recognize the labour approach to workplace literacy.

Reference material

Bloom, M.,Burrows, M., Lafleur, B.and Squires, R. The Economic Benefits of Improving Literacy Skills in the Workplace. Conference Board of Canada. 1997.
Hoddinott, Susan. Something to Think About / Please Think About Us. Report on a National Study of Access to Adult Basic Education Programs and Services in Canada. Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. 1998.
National Literacy Secretariat. Bibliography: Workplace Literacy Resources. Human Resources Development Canada. 1998.
Nutter, Patricia. The Writing's on the Wall: Investing in Municipal Workforce Literacy. Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators. 1996.
Taylor, Maurice. Workplace Basic Skills: A Study of 10 Canadian Programs. University of Ottawa. 1995.

Program material

Canadian Labour Congress:

Learning in Solidarity: What Unions Should About Getting the Money for Literacy and Basic Skills Programs. Canadian Labour Congress. 1998.
Bargaining Basic Skills: What Unions Should Know About Negotiating Worker-Centred Literacy Programs. Canadian Labour Congress. 2000.
Making it Clear: Clear Language for Union Communications. Canadian Labour Congress. 1999.