http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/ 10 most recent documents from Union Learn for Learning & skills initiatives - Right to request time to train Thu, 24 May 2012 16:22:24 GMT en-gb Copyright 2012, Union Learn; All rights reserved http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3621-f0.cfm http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3621-f0.cfm Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:58:00 GMT Commenting on plans announced today (Thursday) by the Government to extend the right to request flexible working to parents of all children and to consult on extending it to all workers, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:... http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3605-f0.cfm http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3605-f0.cfm Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:06:00 GMT This submission argues that the consultation on the future of the right to request time to train comes too early and risks losing an initiative that could make a substantial contribution to the UK 2020 skills challenge and beyond and importantly extend training opportunities to a projected 300,000 new learners a year, contributing £8 billion to GDP . http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3600-f0.cfm http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3600-f0.cfm Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:04:00 GMT A big thank you to the 623 union reps who replied to unionlearn's survey on the right to request time to train. Read the survey results report. http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3597-f0.cfm http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3597-f0.cfm Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:45:00 GMT Responding to the Institute of Directors (IoD) submission to the Government's consultation on the future of the right to request time to train published today (Thursday), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: “We must keep the right to request training. Not to do so will make a mockery of the Government's professed commitment to skills...' http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3572-f0.cfm http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3572-f0.cfm Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:39:00 GMT AEGON are a forward thinking financial services organisation that demonstrates exemplary policies on workplace learning. Prior to the introduction of the Right to Request Time to Train, the employer was already working in partnership with UNITE to provide Skills for Life training and had supported requests for time off for further and higher education through its flexible working procedures... http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3548-f0.cfm http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3548-f0.cfm Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:50:00 GMT Commenting on the launch (Wednesday 11 Wednesday) of the Government consultation on the right to request time to train, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: “Since its introduction earlier this year, the right to request time to train has opened new doors for workers to get the skills they need to further their careers... http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3493-f0.cfm http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3493-f0.cfm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:16:00 GMT Commenting on the Skills for Sustainable Growth consultation, launched today (Thursday) by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: “Ten million workers received no training last year so the Government must use every possible lever to encourage more employers to offer staff training... http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3443-f0.cfm http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3443-f0.cfm Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:40:00 GMT We have designed a template letter for trade union representatives to use to open up discussions with their employer... http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3372-f0.cfm http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3372-f0.cfm Wed, 05 May 2010 17:29:00 GMT I have worked full time in the same role in a supermarket for too long and have not had any training opportunities for a few years. Is it worth exercising the right to request time to train? http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3322-f0.cfm http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3322-f0.cfm Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:10:00 GMT From 6 April 2010, the right to request time to train can be exercised by employees in organisations with 250 employees and over. This guidance has been written for trade union representatives to promote use of the right and to help members use it to the best effect. Whilst it is anticipated that union learning reps will play a major role in supporting take-up of the right, this guidance also recognises that in many workplaces other union reps will be involved in negotiating directly with employers. http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3309-f0.cfm http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/initiatives/learn-3309-f0.cfm Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:01:00 GMT A third of people who do not receive training from their employers have said they are likely to use a new right to request training – with young people most likely to use the new right – according to a poll published by unionlearn, the learning and skills arm of the TUC. From tomorrow (April 6), 11 million employees in Great Britain will have the new right to ask for time away from work to undertake training that they believe will improve their performance and be beneficial to the business. Employers will be able to turn down requests only when there is a sound business reason to do so.