Unions into Schools course

A programme involving training union reps to visit schools and colleges and talk to students about the trade union movement and world of work, is being provided by dedicated TUC tutors at Stow College.

They use the course to provide representatives with the skills and confidence to lead a discussion with students. Topics for pupils have included health and safety, issues for young workers, the global economy and workers of the world, employment rights, the law at work, the minimum wage, the living wage campaign, trade union representation, the role of the trade union and negotiation.

Once trained, reps will be asked to take part in a minimum of one school visit, but can assist in more if available.

For more information see www.stuc.org.uk/unionswork/education.

Interested?

The course is usually run day release over five weeks, but after negotiations with the STUC and Stow college, UNISON's Learning & Organising committee are piloting a dedicated UNISON into Schools training course on either a Monday to Friday block or two block basis i.e. three days one week and two days the next at the end of August or early September in Glasgow.

Please complete a UNISON course application form stating your preference and return to Sandie Thomas at Belford road.We’ll be in touch as soon as dates are confirmed.

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