Stream: Learning through unions

Tackling Racism: Online

This course for union reps has been designed to provide an opportunity for further understanding of equality and diversity issues in relation to race. It aims to provide a positive networking and learning experience and an opportunity to contribute to developing unions' interaction with lay members within the union and workforce.

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for union reps who wish to gain a better understanding of equality issues.

When does the course start?

19 January 2009.

How long is the course?

The course takes 18 hours to complete over eight weeks.

What will the course help me to do?

The course will help you to:

  • identify how racism appears in the workplace and the different forms it can take
  • explore different approaches and establish good practice in tackling racism and discrimination and promoting diversity in the workplace and union branch
  • understand key points of the law
  • improve interviewing and listening skills to improve case handling
  • look at employer guidance to promote equality and fairness at work and ways to use and improve procedures and agreements
  • find out useful sources of information 

Can I get time off to learn?

Union representatives who wish to attend TUC courses in working time should first ask their employer for time off with pay. The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 and the Safety Representatives and Safety Committee Regulations 1977 give accredited union and safety representatives a legal right to reasonable time off with pay to attend courses approved by the TUC or their union. Guidance towards establishing what constitutes reasonable time off can be found in the ACAS Code of Practice (http://www.acas.org.uk/media/pdf/l/q/CP03_1.pdf).
Representatives who find difficulty in obtaining paid time off to attend TUC courses should seek assistance from their senior union representative or full time union officer.

Can I get time off for online courses?

Online learning* should not be seen as an alternative to paid release from work. The law still applies, whether learning takes place away from work or in work, at a workstation or in a company learning centre.

How much is the course?

This course is free for all recognised union reps from TUC member unions.

Further Information

If you require any further information about this course, please contact:
Craig Hawkins
Online Learning Officer
unionlearn*
Congress House
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3LS
t: 020 7079 6947
f: 020 7079 6921
e: chawkins@tuc.org.uk

How do I apply?

If you are interested in this course, please complete the online form using the link below.

Proceed to online application form

Fact sheet (100 words) issued 7 Apr 2004

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Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3LS

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Fax 020 7079 6921
Email ulweb@tuc.org.uk

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