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	Union learning reps\|Negotiating learning agreements\|Supporting Learners (IAG)\|Working with providers\| Skills for Life\|Union Learning Fund\|Learning centres\|Learning and organising\|Learning & skills initiatives\|Information Communication Technology\|Equality and diversity\| Add a comment to General Chat discussion. See all discussion topics. London Union Learning Reps network meeting 26th September 2008 10.00am to 2.30pm Congress House Subject Search term Advanced search We can alert you by email about anything new in your chosen subjects. Register your interests now.	Gedling MP Vernon Coaker meets union learners at Findel Education Vernon Coaker MP today (Friday 18^th April) saw how his constituents are benefiting from union-led learning during a visit to Findel Education in his Gedling constituency. The MP visited the on-site learning centre which is the result of a successful partnership between unionlearn* (the TUC's learning and skills organisation ), USDAW (the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) and Findel Education. He met union learning reps from USDAW and was able to meet several of his constituents who were receiving certificates for nationally recognised qualifications. Unionlearn regional manager Mary Alys and Findel Education's Senior Operations Manager Sue Careless accompanied the MP on the visit and highlighted the achievements of union-led learning in the region and workplace. Vernon Coaker MP said: 'I am delighted to see the great work that union learning reps are doing at Findel Education. Learning really is for life and we can all improve our skills. This partnership between Findel Education, USDAW (the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) and unionlearn is reaping real benefits for the workforce and for the area.' Sue Careless, Findel Education said: ' Findel Education is a whole-hearted supporter of workplace learning and we are working with USDAW to offer our employees opportunities to learn. As a leading supplier of educational materials, our commitment to workplace learning is essential and has been rewarded by higher retention rates and lower sickness rates and that makes good business sense.' Mary Alys , unionlearn Regional Manager, said: 'Unionlearn is working in partnership with unions and employers to make workplace learning accessible to union members throughout this region. Through our network of union learning reps, workers throughout the region are taking up courses, improving their skills and making real progress. The Union Learning Fund* (ULF), administered by unionlearn, is making hundreds of projects like this possible across the country.' Press release (400 words) issued 18 Apr 2008 top of page Email this page to a colleague union learning celebrates and excellent eight 11 June 2008 Hilary Benn sees the LOGIK of union learning in Leeds 18 April 2008 MP visits Allerdale Borough Council 9 April 2008
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