Union learning reps
Union Learning Representative
A new type of union activist, the Union Learning Representative (ULR), has been instrumental in raising interest in training and development, especially among the lowest skilled workers and those with literacy and numeracy needs.
Working for Learners - a handbook for unions and their union learning representatives
This handbook is a major source of information and advice for trade unions and their representatives who are or want to be involved in accessing trainingfor theirmembers. It includes hints on how to link training with union organisation; the functions and rights of ULRs; how to negotiate learning agreements; how to set up workplace learning committees; how ULRs can use services such as the unionlearn advice service and Climbing Frame tool; details of TUC Education ULR courses; government schemes to support learners and a comprehensive jargon buster.
Download a copy of A handbook for unions and their union learning representatives (pdf 963kb)
This publication is available on request: Complete the online form to request a copy.
2 February 2012
REMINDER: ULR meetings - Southampton, Chatham, Brighton, Oxford, Bedford, Crawley, Southend, Norwich, Cambridge, Hastings, London
Book your place now for the February and March network meetings and forums for ULRs and other reps in the Southern & Eastern region. Meetings will feature ideas for Learning at Work Day activities and an update on Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services. Meet up with other union reps and local colleges, exchange information and find ways to organise learning across the local area.
Southern and Eastern
27 January 2012
Long Eaton TESCO Extra - Deaf Awareness
Staff took part in a 5 week deaf awareness course onsite, which began in April 2011.
Midlands
24 January 2012
South Wigston TESCO Extra - Deaf Awareness
Staff at the South Wigston Tesco Extra store took part in a 5 week deaf awareness course. USDAW ULRs, Betty Parttridge,
Midlands
17 January 2012
Shrewsbury Union Learning Rep Forum
Share and broaden your knowledge and skills, raise issues and get more inofrmation on a range of learning issues that concern
Midlands
17 January 2012
Nottingham Union Learning Rep Forum
Share and broaden your knowledge and skills, raise issues and get more information on a range of learning issues that concern
Midlands
12 January 2012
Northern Region Education, Learning and Skills Forum Invitation
I would like to invite you to the next meeting of the Education, Learning and Skills Forum, which takes place on Wednesday 25th January at Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ.
Northern
6 January 2012
Derby Union Learning Rep Forum
Share and broaden your knowledge and skills, raise issues and get more information on a range of learning issues that concern you.
Midlands
6 January 2012
Birmingham Union Learning Rep Forum
Share and broaden your knowledge and skills, raise issues and get more information on a range of learning issues that concern you.
Midlands
16 December 2011
More than Fair results from MDEC Open Day
Results in from the MDEC Learning Fair suggest that Members of the CWU are more than keen to engage with learning. A very excited Lead Union Learning Rep, Leo Haynes told us that 'I'm on such a buzz' after initial worries about the success of the event. In Leo's words ‘it was an all round fab day!'
South West
15 December 2011
Call for evidence: Reps survey on the right to request time to train
In April 2010, the right to request time to train became law for larger businesses. Unionlearn want to know how it has affected the work of union reps.
