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
School of Labour Studies Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH), 717 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4M4
Campus Map & Driving Directions
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
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
Director, Assistant Professor Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH), 719 Email: goutord@mcmaster.ca
Academic Program Manager Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH), 718 Email: labourstudies@mcmaster.ca
Program Coordinator, Undergraduate and Certificate Programs Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH), 718 Email: obrienm23@mcmaster.ca
Graduate Administrative Assistant Email: lsgrad@mcmaster.ca
Program Coordinator, Certificate Programs Email: lbstcert@mcmaster.ca
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