For many people work is a good place to learn both in formal learning programmes and through working processes and a culture that encourages informal learning from colleagues. For others work could be a good place to learn but it would need a change in culture and opportunity. Union Learning Reps are key to helping their colleagues achieve in both types of working enviroments. (Courses for Union Learning Reps are available - more information.)
TUC Learning services promotes the TUC Learning Agenda and encourages active involvement of all unions in the Midlands. It aims to inspire a culture of learning and success by working with all partners on workforce Development, Basic Skills and the promotion of Workplace Learning Representatives.
The area covered by the Midlands office is: |
| Birmingham, Chesterfield, Coventry, Derby, Hereford, Kidderminster, Leicester, Lincoln, Mansfield, Northampton, Nottingham, Rugby, Shrewsbury, Solihull, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Worcester |
Get in touch with unionlearn's learning and career advice service - open seven days a week from 8am - 10pm 08000 92 91 90
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The Certification Officer is responsible for :
- maintaining a list of trade unions and employers' associations
- receiving and scrutinising annual returns from trade
unions and employers' associations - determining complaints concerning trade union elections,
certain other ballots and breaches of trade union rules - ensuring observance of statutory requirements governing
mergers between trade unions and between employers' associations - overseeing the political funds and the finances of trade unions
and employers associations - certifying the independence of trade unions
Most adults say that their workplace is the best place for them to learn. They respond to opportunities to help them do their jobs better, whether that training is learned on the job or through formal courses. Find out more from NIACE
Unionlearn in the Midlands is taking forward union work on learning and training for reps and officers, lifelong learning and workforce development.
The latest issue of unionlearn’s Midlands Update magazine is now available
