For many people work is a good place to learn both in formal learning programmes and through working processes and a culture that encourages informal learning from colleagues. For others work could be a good place to learn but it would need a change in culture and opportunity. Union Learning Reps are key to helping their colleagues achieve in both types of working enviroments. (Courses for Union Learning Reps are available - more information.......)
TUC Learning services promotes the TUC Learning Agenda and encourages active involvement of all unions in the Midlands. It aims to inspire a culture of learning and success by working with all partners on workforce Development, Basic Skills and the promotion of Workplace Learning Representatives.
It's Time to Talk Training The TUC, CBI, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) and Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) have launched good practice guidance to promote workplace dialogue on training
In ToUCh latest Edition
The are covered by the Midland's office is |
| Birmingham, Chesterfield, Coventry, Derby, Hereford, Kidderminster, Leicester, Lincoln, Mansfield, Northampton, Nottingham, Rugby, Shrewsbury, Solihull, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Worcester |
Play workers, community workers, youth workers, and personal advisers need a strong professional and trade union voice. CYWU are the only specialist trade union in the field. We provide training and support to members on a variety of work and professional issues second to none.
Unionlearn in the Midlands is taking forward union work on learning and training for reps and officers, lifelong learning and workforce development.
The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers is the largest union representing teachers and headteachers throughout the UK. Lifelong Learning details
The Trade Union for people delivery public services. UNISON in the West Midlands - information on education and training
The Certification Officer is responsible for :
- maintaining a list of trade unions and employers' associations
- receiving and scrutinising annual returns from trade
unions and employers' associations - determining complaints concerning trade union elections,
certain other ballots and breaches of trade union rules - ensuring observance of statutory requirements governing
mergers between trade unions and between employers' associations - overseeing the political funds and the finances of trade unions
and employers associations - certifying the independence of trade unions
