Unionlearn has a growing selection of resources and workplace case studies to support and inspire learners and reps develop their own environmental initiatives in their workplaces.
Resources
SkillCheck – Green Skills and Environmental Awareness unit - unionlearn has a growing series of units on its SkillCheck online tool including maths, English and IT. Joining the series is a Green Skills unit.
Publication – Cutting Carbon, Growing Jobs - green skills for a just transition - unionlearn's new publication exploring the issues
Publication - Greener workplaces for a just transition – a Wales TUC toolkit for trade unionists - designed to support the voice of workers and their unions, this toolkit from Wales TUC provides information, tools and ideas to help union reps to campaign, organise and raise awareness.
Publication – Just Transition for a greener, fairer economy -TUC report calling for a just transition.
Publication - Voice and place: how to plan fair and successful paths to net zero emissions - TUC Publication looking at how to achieve a just transition to a net zero economy across the regions and nations
Webinar – Green Skills webinar - as part of the unionlearn [email protected] Lockdown webinar series a webinar to discuss
Publication – Targeting Climate Change - TUC Education workbook that is slightly dated but still a very useful resource for reps
Workplace Case Studies
Unionlearn is developing a growing number of workplace case studies and will be adding to this section.
Improving workplace sustainability at Arla with the BFAWU - Mathew Press is a Bulk Farm Driver who recently became the Green Rep at his Wiltshire workplace and decided to sign up to a new Level 1 and 2 courses in Environmental Sustainability being offered by the BFAWU
Unite’s Green Skills training offers food for thought - Unite is rolling out a multi-stranded education programme to equip its reps with the skills to negotiate with their employers on all aspects of the climate emergency.
Yorkshire & The Humber TUC run just transition training - Yorkshire & the Humber TUC is equipping an increasing number of union reps with the skills to successfully negotiate improved environmental outcomes through its pioneering programme of just transition training courses.
Bristol Unions United work to green Horizon House - Union reps from PCS and UNISON working for different organisations in the same building in Bristol have created a cross-union committee to advance their environmental and industrial agendas.
UCU supports climate-themed week at City and Islington College - Every February, the five City and Islington College centres come together for a themed learning week. Recently the week explored issues around climate change and environmental issues.
Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival reduces its carbon footprint - The Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival in Dorset has grown in numbers over recent years - but it has also been proactive in cutting it's carbon footprint and making the event as green as possible.
Birkbeck offers a fantastic climate for learning - Thanks to the historic partnership with unionlearn, Birkbeck, University of London offers a 10 per cent discount for trade union members – including courses that will build green skills.
Building a sustainable future with the Green Skills Partnership - The Green Skills Partnership is rolling out a construction site upcycling scheme that re-routes unused new materials and fittings that would ordinarily be destined for landfill sites, into the hands of individuals and local communities.
UNISON Carbon Literacy training in Stockport - UNISON’s team of environmental reps at Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is helping deliver peer-to-peer training at the local authority to equip staff with the knowledge and skills they need to protect and improve the environment.
BFAWU work with Greggs to go green - The Bakers Food and Allied Workers’ Union has been working with high street baker Greggs to train staff and raise environmental awareness.
Prospect helps energy workers transfer skills - When the Cottam Power Station in Nottinghamshire was lined up for closure, workers at the plant were worried about the future, but their union was keen to explore ways to transfer across workers to other parts of the energy sector - retaining these workers and their skills.