The document discusses opportunities and challenges for online labor education programs. It notes that major unions like the AFL-CIO and Change to Win Coalition represent millions of potential students. While some unions run their own programs, there is potential to offer online options through colleges. The document outlines several schools currently offering labor studies and identifies Empire State College as well positioned to expand offerings due to its online capabilities and experience with non-traditional students. Overall it argues that opportunities outweigh challenges for using online learning to increase access to labor education.