We have a partnership with the RED Learning Coop – providers of some of the best trade union training in the movement. We are working with RED to develop a bespoke learning offer for members as outlined below.
Members can make early expressions of interest for courses – please send an email to mail@unionworkersunion.org.
Knowing the role of a rep
Main jobs/key skills
Rights and entitlements
Developing a collective approach/team working
Recognition and facilities
Local agreements
Policies/procedures
Organising
Recruitment and retention
Building a campaigning
Mentoring and developing the role of an H&S rep/Union Learning rep, Equality and Green rep
Health, Saftey and Wellbeing
Risk assessments
Conducting inspections
Developing strong safety committees
Casework
Presenting yourself with confidence
Representation skills
ACAS codes of practice
Interviewing members
Developing cross-examination techniques
Developing persuasive speaking skills
Defending disciplinaries
Preparing for Tribunal
Preparing for judicial assessments
Presenting at Tribunal
Handling redundancy
Negotiating Skills
Disclosure of information
Research skills
Working in a cross union forum
Maintaining links with members
Building for and submitting a failure to agree
Alternative dispute resolution and early conciliation
Employment law
Employment Rights Act
Equality Act
Equal Pay
TULRA
TUPE
GDPR
Current case law
Industrial action
Building for industrial action
Data cleanse
Running an indicative ballot
Running a statutory ballot
Statutory notices
Running picket lines
Building for a rally
Continuing Professional Development Programme
Dealing with bullying, harassment and stress
Striving & thriving when working remotely
Supporting leaders through change
Supporting leaders through change
Women moving into management
BAME – Supporting workers moving into management
Effective Team Working
Cooperative Team Working
Coaching & Mentoring skills
Producing a press release
Speaking effectively to the media
Holding Effective Press Conferences
Leadership
Working in Partnerships with Trade Unions
Developing Critically Reflective Practise
Assertiveness and Communication Skills
Having Difficult Conversations
Conflict Resolution – Building relationships and working cooperatively