Spotlight on ULRs and AGM season
Union Learning Reps
ULR Handbook
The new Union Learning Representative (ULR) handbook is now available to order via the UNISON Catalogue and/or download PDF
It’s a great resource to learn about how to become a ULR, what the role involves and why it’s important. In it, you’ll find information covering:
- The role and rights of ULRs
- How learning fits into core union business
- Organising around learning
- Branch education teams
- Learning with UNISON College
ULR conference report
In November 2023 UNISON’s Union Learning Reps (ULRs) came from across the regions to attend the UNISON Centre for a dedicated event to gain knowledge and skills and meet other reps.
The key takeaways:
- ULRs are fundamental in supporting learning at work – which in turn supports members in developing new and further skills personally and professionally
- Learning is a key organising tool and is integral to UNISON’s organising priorities and campaigns
- The learning activities that ULRs support widen and increase participation in our union and the workplace
We have produced a summary report of the 2023 ULR Conference which has key details from the conference and can be accessed here
Upcoming ULR training
The next date for the National Introductory training for new UNISON ULRs is: 4 June – 25 June
The course will be delivered online over MS Teams and will cover:
- the role of the UNISON learning rep
- how to find out what people want to learn – and how
- making the case for learning
- networking and making contacts
- advertising and communicating with members
- where to find help and resources
AGM Season
As we are in the midst of the AGM season, we are focussing on getting newly elected Branch Officers and reps trained and active!
- Branch Officer training
- Training for new reps
- Health & safety reps
- Union Learning reps – the next national ULR training runs 4th June – 25 June 2024
- Follow-on and refresher training
Please also look through the Utrain link and upcoming events
Thanks!
UNISON College Team