TUC Education – training for trade union reps

What kind of reps can use TUC Education?

TUC Education provides a broad range of training for trade union reps and professionals in England, Scotland and Wales. TUC Education courses include training for all kinds of reps, including:

• Union reps
• Health and safety reps
• Union learning reps (ULRs)
• Green reps
• Equality reps

Where can I find out more?

• Browse our courses for union reps
• Contact the TUC Education team

The TUC Education site is invaluable to union reps as a one stop shop for all their training needs. The site includes information about all TUC Education courses across the UK; links to TUC campaign resources, information and publications; delivers online and blended learning; and provides up-to-date briefings for union reps via TUC eNotes and webinars.

Time off to learn

Union reps 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 section 168 and the Safety Representatives & 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.

The role of the union learning representative has been boosted by new legal rights to time off for training contained in the Employment Relations Act 2001. Over 30,000 union learning representatives have already been trained. 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. TUC Education has also produced a Training for Trade Union Workplace Reps – A Guide for Employers, a useful aid for union reps.

TUC Education contacts

Online Learning Officer

Craig Hawkins [email protected] 020 7467 1333

E-Learning Support Officer

Anna Kalsi [email protected] 020 7467 1342

Digital Projects Officer

Tanya Warlock [email protected] 020 7467 1307

Instructional Designer 

Ian Sheeler [email protected] 020 7467 1367

TUC Education contacts around the UK

TUC Education has Education Officers across the UK. Education Officers organise high quality, accredited training through a network of local colleges of further and higher education.

London, Eastern and South East