Resources
This page contains:
- UNISON Learning and Organising Services publications and leaflets to download
- Learning for Everyone: the ULR toolkit for developing informal learning at work to help ULR get members and potential members into learning and involved in their branch
- Learning Angles to download: these will help ULRs raise the learning angle around a range of issues concerning their branch
- Links to useful websites
Publication and leaflets - PDF downloads:
Below are some useful UNISON Learning and Organising Services publications and leaflets that you can download. Where a stock number is indicated, these are also available to order from the UNISON catalogue:
UNISON catalogue.
Skilled for Work - Report 2011
A survey of the literacy, numeracy and computer skills of UNISON members
Dyslexia - In Our Own Words
This will help UNISON activists, especially union learning reps, to understand dyslexia and how they can support members who are dyslexic, or suspect they might be. It includes tips on organising around dyslexia in the branch. (Stock No. ACT 185 - email Learning&OrganisingEnquiries@unison.co.uk to order copies)
Learning for Life - NHS cleaners tell their stories
This leaflet contains inspirational case studies of six cleaners who have developed both their careers and their personal confidence through workplace learning. To order copies email Keith Carpenter k.carpenter@unison.co.uk with details of your name and delivery address.
ULearn Magazine - Summer 2010
The magazine showcasing UNISON learning and organising successes across branches and regions.
Opening Doors
UNISON's experience of the Open University's Introduction to Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland. Research Report, April 2010.
2009 National Survey of the UNISON-WEA Lifelong Learning Programme
Report of the findings of a survey of students who have taken part in UNISON's R2L and Women's Lives courses.
Developing and Supporting Workplace Representatives
A guide for branches on buddying and mentoring workplace reps and ideas about encouraging reps to be active.
Realise your Potential
A quick guide to lifelong learning opportunities for UNISON members.
Ulearn Magazine Summer 2009
The magazine showcasing UNISON learning and organising successes across branches and regions.
Branch guide to lifelong learning
ULR Handbook
A short guide to your rights and as a ULR, how to get started and what's available for members
Spread the Word - become a ULR leaflet
U-train poster
Plan your learning journey as a member or a rep with the help of this useful map designed to guide you through the development opportunities available - Stock number 2730
10 Things you need to know about UNISON and Learning
Recruitment leaflet - Stock number 2373
Organising for Learning
Materials to enable branches to plan recruitment and organising activity around learning issues
Learning for Everyone: A ULR toolkit for developing informal learning at work
This guide will help ULRs get members and potential members into learning and involved in their branch through short fun informal learning sessions.
Click on the link to the informal learning toolkit:
http://issuu.com/thedesignmill/docs/ulr_toolkit?viewMode=magazine&mode=embed
See below for detailed tutor notes for many of the sessions,
Moving on: Supporting UNISON members facing Redundancy
Pick Activities ULRs can run to help members put themselves in the best position to find new work:
Moving on: Supporting UNISON members facing Redundancy
Credit Crunch Cookery
Learn nutritious recipes and recycling tips and brush up basic numeracy
Credit crunch cookery: Learning for everyone - Tutor notes
Human Libraries
Challenge prejudice and promote understanding by running a Human Libraries event
Human Library: Learning for everyone - Tutor notes
Migration Workshop
Run a Migration Workshop to promote a balanced view of the asylum system and the people who use it
Sanctuary: Learning for everyone - Tutor notes
Learning Angles: Briefings to help ULRs promote learning around current issues
Learning Angle Briefing 1
Learning Angle Briefing No. 1: Dealing with the Credit Crunch
Learning Angle 2
Why do we need Equality Reps?
Learning Angle 3
Tackling Procurement
Learning Angle No. 4
Apprenticeships: Training the Next Generation
Learning Angle No. 5
Using Time to Train Rights
Learning Angle No. 6
Public Services: Learning Yes, Cutbacks No
Learning Angle No. 7
Defending Members with Skills for Life Needs
External website links:
ACAS code of practice: 'Time off for trade union duties an activities'
Department for Business, Innovation and Skill (BIS)
National Institute for Adult and Continuing Education (England and Wales)
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