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Learning and organising services
LAOS Guide to courses

Guide to courses for members and activists

Both at work and beyond
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Assistance for education

Bursaries & grants scheme for members
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Activists national course application form

For nationally organised courses
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Documents

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UNISON's response to the DIUS consultation on informal adult learning

17 June 2008
UNISON believe that workplace learning and the support of trade unions can make that vital difference to many people. We are calling for an entitlement to time off work for learning up to Level 2 and a new system of individual learning accounts.
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UNISON and the Skills pledge

10 April 2008
The Skills Pledge is a government initiative aimed at securing a right to free training and development for employees who usually miss out in this area.

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Getting GOing in local government

27 March 2008
A guide to the GO Award for UNISON learning reps and branches
Link to a PDF document on this siteGetting GOing in local government
 

LAOS Annual Review 2007

13 February 2008
UNISON's learning and organising services unit undertakes a wide range of activity which contributes to the overall achievement of the union's objectives and priorities.
Link to a PDF document on this siteLAOS Annual Review 2007
 

The recruiting and organising activist

1 February 2008
A brief introduction to Recruiting & Organising Activist materials with a flexible approach to learning for Branch Officers, Stewards, Union Learning Representatives and Health & Safety Representatives.
Link to a PDF document on this siteThe recruiting and organising activist
 

…your passport to learning in the Police Service

15 August 2007
This document is part of UNISON's campaigning for parity of access to workplace learning for police staff and police officers
Link to a PDF document on this site…your passport to learning in the Police Service
 

Employers Guide to Lifelong Learning

25 July 2007
Partnership workplace learning with UNISON
Link to a PDF document on this siteEmployers Guide to Lifelong Learning
 

Stepping Forward - Main steps to embedding Skills

25 April 2007
Final report and strategy framework from the Essential Skills for Health and Social Care (England) project (Incorporating summary and recommendations).
Link to a PDF document on this siteStepping Forward - Main steps to embedding Skills
 

Skills for Life equals UNISON business handbook

25 April 2007
This is document is for UNISON activists, members, and regional and national organising staff.
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Skills for Life Handbook Addendum: Baseline Information for Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England
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Organising for Learning - 7 March 2006 case studies

19 December 2006
Details of the Organising for Learning that took place in March 2006
Link to a PDF document on this siteOrganising for Learning - 7 March 2006 case studies
 
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LAOS News
Learning opportunities
(24/07/08) London Metropolitan University offers a range of higher education courses especially designed for trade unionists
ULR to MBE!
Congratulations to Felicity Mendelson, Senior Learning and Development Officer, Newcastle City Council, and UNISON Union Learning Representative (ULR) on receiving an MBE in the Queen's honours list announced on Saturday, 14 June 2008. The award is for services to Skills Training in Local Government.
Trade union and labour studies bursaries
(12/06/08) Is anyone in your branch thinking of taking up a trade union and labour studies course?
TUC Educational Trust bursaries
(02/05/08) Funding opportunities to support members’ learning
Take the skills pledge
(14/04/08) Supporting the Skills Pledge can help us in our campaigns to improve conditions for lower paid workers.
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