This follow-up study of British union members who had been granted day release to attend a workers' education course illustrates that trade union courses can develop skills and self-confidence useful in political, public, and work-related activities. (SK)

Describes a project for working class women that provides them with paid educational leave to encourage them to take part in various adult education activities. Discusses why this action is especially important for women and how the women benefit from their development experiences. (CH)

Paid educational leave, although a recurrent topic of discussion, is not the highest priority in the concerns of British trade unions. In Italy, however, the trade unions have been largely instrumental in bringing about the introduction of "second chance" education extending beyond retraining. (Author)

The case study of a day-release educational course for industrial workers in Yorkshire demonstrates (1) cooperation between employer, union, and university and (2) the rich returns (in terms of individual quality of life and general community leadership and involvement) on the small amount of capital invested in adult education. (Author/AJ)