About
Welcome to Labour Studies
We are a small program. Students get to know their professors. Teaching is very important to us. In the classroom we seek to inform, challenge and learn from our students. Our faculty are at the forefront of research and critical labour issues in Canada and around the world. Our staff is committed to providing excellent and friendly advice and service to our students.
Our undergraduate and graduate students have high rates of success in securing careers in labour law, community development, policy analysis, teaching, occupational health and safety, labour research and labour organizing. We also offer an outstanding Certificate Program for adults around the country. In addition, in partnership with the Canadian Auto Workers, we provide a unique UNIFOR-McMaster Certificate Program.
David Goutor, Assistant Professor and Director of the School of Labour Studies
Our Location
School of Labour Studies
Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH), 717
1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8S 4M4
Contact Information
Undergraduate Studies and General Inquiries:
Email: labourstudies@mcmaster.ca
Graduate Studies Inquiries:
Email: lsgrad@mcmaster.ca
Unifor Inquiries:
Anthony Tambureno
Email: lbstcert@mcmaster.ca
Labour Studies Certificate Program Inquiries:
Mehrdokht O’Brien
Email: lbstcert@mcmaster.ca
Office Hours
Our office follows a hybrid model, with staff available either in person or remotely during regular office hours.
Monday – Friday:
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Administrative Contacts
David Goutor Learn More
Director, Assistant Professor
Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH), 719
Phone: (905) 525-9140, ext. 24164
Email: goutord@mcmaster.ca
Brenda Morrison
Administrator
Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH), 718
Phone: (905) 525-9140, ext. 27723
Email: labourstudies@mcmaster.ca
Mehrdokht O’Brien
Labour Studies Certificate Coordinator & Undergraduate Administrative Assistant
Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH), 718
Phone: (905) 525-9140, ext. 24015
Email: allahym@mcmaster.ca
Megan Stokes
Graduate Administrative Assistant
Phone: (905) 525-9140 ext. 24692
Email: lsgrad@mcmaster.ca
Anthony Tambureno
Program Coordinator, Certificate Programs
Email: lbstcert@mcmaster.ca
Colleen Colwell
Undergraduate Administrative Assistant
Phone: (905) 525-9140 ext. 23613
Email: sociology@mcmaster.ca