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24 August 2010
Young people need signposting to training in the skills of the future
In response to today's GCSE results:
16 August 2010
Employers should be providing more apprenticeship places
Large employers are providing only three apprenticeship places for every 1,000 16 to 24-year- olds they employ.
11 August 2010
Latest consultation must not weaken right to request training, warns TUC
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...
11 August 2010
A storming success….now make your vote count
Well it's been another fantastic year for the TUC 60 Second Ad Contest. With 33 fabulous entries, it's a storming success. We have adverts galvanised by robots, involving stunts in swimming pools, adverts using vintage footage or inspired by nature, adverts that are funny or emotive, or aroused by music, but all expressing their passion for trade unions.
11 August 2010
Apprenticeships are not second-best routes to top qualifications and skills
Apprenticeships should be a path to high-quality qualifications, but the gender pay gap must be closed
5 August 2010
Local MP presents award to union learning project at Tristar Homes
Today (Thursday 5th August)Alex Cunningham, MP for Stockton North will present the prestigious matrix Standard award to the trade union-led learning project, Unistar, within Tristar Homes, Stockton.
Northern
28 July 2010
2 weeks left to send in your winning ads - TUC 60 Second Ad Contest
There are just 2 weeks left to send in your entries to the TUC 60 second Ad contest. We have received some great entries so far, the competition is absolutely open to everyone, and there are some great prizes to be won. So, if you think that you have a great idea that encourages people to join a trade union, why not show us how.
22 July 2010
Right to request training will enable workers to improve their skills
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...
19 July 2010
Union Learning Reps boost training and workplace morale, survey shows
Three-quarters of union learning reps have helped arrange courses for their colleagues and almost half have obtained funding for learning, a survey has found. The survey shows that ULRs are playing an increasingly significant role in providing work-related learning and training.
15 July 2010
The HE system should support working people
In response to Vince Cable's speech on HE today:
