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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What we mean by 'Skills for life'

'Skills for life' is about everyday English and practical maths. The most common definition of Skills for Life is the ability to:

'...read, write and speak in English and to use mathematics at a level necessary to function and progress at work and in society in general.'

In a foreword to a new Unison 'Skills for Life Handbook' - Skills for Life Equals UNISON Business, Dave Prentis says

"We need to ask ourselves how anyone can get to grips with their pension rights, join in campaigns or have the confidence to make a claim against their employer, if they struggle with the English and maths that explains it all. Also, the paperwork involved in being a workplace rep could deter potential activists from getting involved and enriching our union".

Essential Skills for Health and Social Care (England) project 2004 -6: Report and resources.

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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).
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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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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.
Recent documents

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

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

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

A guide to the GO Award for UNISON learning reps and branches
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LAOS Annual Review 2007

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.
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The recruiting and organising activist

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