Who are we?

We are the Harvard Trade Union Program’s Alumni Association (HTUPAA), graduates of a unique program started back in 1942.

We are more than 2,000 women and men who have participated in the HTUP’s intensive residential session, returning to our work with new insights, different perspectives and new relationships with our brothers and sisters in the Labor movement. You know all of this, because you are alumni of the Harvard Trade Union Program.

The HTUPAA membership is made up solely of the graduates of the program. Members are private and public sector unionists, just like in the program. We annually elect offi cers and a board of directors following each graduation ceremony of the Harvard Trade Union Program.

Our Mission

For many of us, the learning and insights from the HTUP changed forever the way we view our work and the mission and goals of the Labor movement. Each of us returned to our work to apply what we learned. We have helped blaze the trail for our unions to step into the future.

The HTUPAA was formed for two reasons. First, many of the former classmates wanted to give something back to the Program, and over the years that giving has been in many forms. Secondly was the need of TUP Alumni to maintain the relationships forged in each class. Many new friendships taking root during the sessions have grown over the years in our journeys through life and work.

We work closely with the HTUP Executive Director and staff in matters that advance the program’s goals. Through Alumni contributions, we assist program participants. Donations help cover tuition or other expenses that may otherwise prohibit attendance at the program. And, over the years, many of us have acted as a sounding board for participants during the course of their studies. A friendly ear is always welcome.

We invite you to join the HTUP Alumni Association. Your silver contribution will help in the production and distribution of our annual newsletter, and in keeping you updated on Alumni activities. If possible, we ask you to consider upgrading to a golden or a platinum contribution for the HTUP Alumni Association fund. This money is designated to help brothers and sisters who are invited to attend an HTUP program, but can’t without fi nancial assistance.

Please fill out the membership/contribution form and send it, with your check, to the HTUP office.

Thank you for your time in reading this material. If you have a question, don’t hesitate to call or write or send an E-mail through the HTUP offi ce address, email, phone and fax listed below. Moreover, the Harvard Trade Union Program Alumni is now on Facebook.Sign up for Facebook to connect with your fellow classmates.

Harvard Trade Union Program
125 Mount Auburn Street, 3rd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-495-9265
Fax: 617-496-7359
E-mail: htup@law.harvard.edu