Labor Movement Apprenticeship Program (LMAP)

About LMAP

The Labor Movement Apprenticeship Program (LMAP) is a project of the UC Berkeley Labor Center’s Student Engagement Team. LMAP offers a unique opportunity to broaden students’ understanding of unions and labor-based community organizations while developing their skills in labor research, communications, oral history, and organizing. Through LMAP, host sites can receive support on campaigns or special projects while also providing a chance to mentor students and nourish their passion for social and economic justice. In addition, students receive mentorship and training from Labor Center staff and guest presenters to train them for their on-site work. This program aims to give students a positive and enriching experience in the labor movement, in the hope that they will want to remain in the movement and be an ally to labor in their future endeavors. LMAP participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from the UC Berkeley Labor Center at the end of the program in May 2025.

LMAP Student Cohort Fall 2024–Spring 2025

	Aaron Kim, CCPU Aaron Kim is a senior transfer student majoring in political science with a minor in journalism. With a passion for economic justice, he has been actively involved in community projects such as gardening and tenant organizing. As a first-generation college student, Aaron is committed to using his education to deepen his understanding of social justice movements and enhance his skills as an advocate, ally, and participant.
	Aiko Dabu, NUHW Aiko Dabu is an undergraduate junior studying political science with a minor in public policy. As the daughter of immigrant parents who have dedicated over 30 years of hard work in the U.S., she is deeply committed to advocating for the needs of communities of color in the workplace. Aiko has worked with the California Labor Federation to train in grassroots labor organizing and has worked on the ground to support tenant negotiations through picketing efforts. She aspires to gain extensive experience working in the labor movement and plans to work in public service advocating for legislation that serves the underprivileged working class. In her free time, she enjoys tennis, drawing, and videography.
	Alena Kunjumon, CCPU Alena Kunjumon is a third-year sociology student and was part of the Solidarity Spring 2024 cohort. As someone passionate about social justice and community organizing, Alena's academic studies and experience with Solidarity Spring inspired them to get involved and learn more about the labor movement, particularly within the Bay Area. Alena is excited to explore the intersections between the labor movement and other social issues, and they are grateful for the opportunity to work and learn directly from workers and labor organizations.
	Daya Khunkhun, NUHW Daya Khunkhun (any pronouns) is a senior at UC Berkeley majoring in political economy and minoring in public policy. They are passionate about building power to pressure corporations to uphold labor and human rights along supply chains and through ethical investments. While organizing, they draw from their experience in the UCB Labor Center Student Advisory Committee, Labor Summer internship with the East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE), organizing with Students for International Labor Solidarity, working at the UCB Student Learning and Writing Center, and researching with faculty at the Labor Center. Daya also enjoys writing for local zines, poetry, yoga, hiking, and live music events.
	Eva Lamarche, CCPU Eva Lamarche (she/her) is a rising senior at the University of California, Berkeley. Inspired by the promise and recent success of a resurging labor movement, Eva embarked on efforts to organize her workplace at a Marriott-branded property, culminating in a successful card-count election and the adoption of union representation for herself and her coworkers. Most recently, Eva played a pivotal role in organizing a contract ratification vote, resulting in immediate improvements in working conditions and contractual agreements favoring her colleagues. Upon returning to her undergraduate program, Eva plans to incorporate much of her learned experience into a senior thesis, which will delve into labor movement histories.
	Lastiann Grissom, UFCW 5 Lastiann Grissom is currently a junior at UC Berkeley. She is double majoring in Political Science and Gender & Women’s Studies. She participated in Solidarity Spring during Spring 2024 and has been working on the UC Student Workers Unionization Campaign since. She is currently participating in the Labor Movement Apprenticeship Program (LMAP) and working with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 5 (UFCW Local 5).

LMAP Host Sites Fall 2024–Spring 2025

• Child Care Providers United (CCPU)
• National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW)
• United Food and Commercial Workers Local 5 (UFCW Local 5)

Details for Students and Labor and Community Host-Sites:

Applications to LMAP are NOW OPEN!
First review: 5/12/25
Second review: 6/2/25
Please contact Bahaar Tadjbakhsh (tbahaar@berkeley.edu) with any questions.