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LATEST COURSES FROM THE GFTU

How to represent your members

This course is for recently elected reps and stewards or for those who have not had any training.  It is also suitable for reps who have not had training for a significant amount of time as a refresher.  Follow on courses covering negotiating and influencing skills are available later in the year.

What will the course cover?

Dealing with members problems

Handling grievance and disciplinary cases

Understanding the law around disciplinary and grievances

Understand the rights of trade union representatives

Developing learning strategies incorporating equality for all your members

Venue: Hallmark Hotel, Derby

Date: 16 – 18 April

Duration: weekend

Closing Date: 19 March

Judith Jackson, Head of Educational Services, GFTU Educational Trust, 4th Floor, Headland House, 308-312 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP Phone: 020 7520 8340 Fax: 020 7520 8350

Building active leadership

This course is for reps and stewards who want to be able to lead from the front and bring members along with them.  It is also suitable for members who may be taking on new workplace roles or who are community activists.  This can also be a starting point for those interested in taking the Institute of Leadership and Management in subsequent years.

What will the course cover?

Identify key skills for good leadership

Effective speaking, listening and communication skills

Advocacy skills

Building concensus

Venue: Hallmark Hotel, Derby

Date: 16 – 18 April

Duration: weekend

Closing Date: 19 March

Judith Jackson, Head of Educational Services, GFTU Educational Trust, 4th Floor, Headland House, 308-312 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP Phone: 020 7520 8340 Fax: 020 7520 8350

Equality Reps Stage 1

This is a newly updated course for equality reps in the workplace and also for those who may want to take up the role in the near future.  It is also suitable for those who deal with equality issues already.  This course has been developed as part of a Union Modernisation Fund project and is followed by stages 2 and 3.

What will the course cover?

The course will cover the new role of equality rep

How to deal with equalities in the workplace

Developing practical skill to work within the equalities framework

The law on equality

Venue: Park Royal Hotel, Warrington

Date: 14 – 16 May

Duration: weekend

Closing Date: 16 April

 Judith Jackson, Head of Educational Services, GFTU Educational Trust, 4th Floor, Headland House, 308-312 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP Phone: 020 7520 8340 Fax: 020 7520 8350

 
Union Learning Reps Stage 1

This course is for new ULR’s who have not had any training and for ULR’s who had their initial training over 3 years ago.

What will the course cover?

The role of the ULR

How to promote learning and skills in the workplace

Supporting members in managing learning

Working with other unions on learning issues

Developing learning opportunities with your employer

Developing learning strategies incorporating equality for all your members

Venue: Northern College, South Yorkshire

Date: 17 – 21 May

Duration: 5 days Monday - Friday

Closing Date: 23 April

 Judith Jackson, Head of Educational Services, GFTU Educational Trust, 4th Floor, Headland House, 308-312 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP Phone: 020 7520 8340 Fax: 020 7520 8350
 

Employment Law

This course is for all reps and stewards who want to build up their knowledge of UK employment law.

What will the course cover?

The latest developments case law

Any changes in legislation

Key current legal issues

An overview of current employment law

How the law is made

Venue: Crewe Hall Hotel, Crewe

Date: 19 – 20 May

Duration: 2 days

Closing Date: 23 April

Judith Jackson, Head of Educational Services, GFTU Educational Trust, 4th Floor, Headland House, 308-312 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP Phone: 020 7520 8340 Fax: 020 7520 8350


Organising migrant and vulnerable workers

This course is for trade union representatives with little or no experience of recruiting and organising migrant and vulnerable workers, and who want to find out more.

What will the course cover?

Why do workers migrate

What make workers vulnerable

Patterns of migration into the UK

Employment law and vulnerable workers

What can trade unions do to stop worker exploitation

Reviewing good organising practice

Venue: Bridgewood Manor, Chatham

Date: 21 - 23 May

Duration: weekend

Closing Date: 23 April

 Judith Jackson, Head of Educational Services, GFTU Educational Trust, 4th Floor, Headland House, 308-312 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP Phone: 020 7520 8340 Fax: 020 7520 8350