Autumn 2012 Volume 7 Number 1

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Scottish Union Learning News

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First ‘Paperless’ ULR ConferenceLearning Reps across the Highlands and Islands gathered in Inverness

Development Fund SuccessScottish Government and ESF Funding supports workplace learning

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RSBi Springburn has been a beacon for union learning over the last five years. Led by Community Union Learning Representative Audrey McJimpsey, the workplace has hosted a vast range of learning, from creative writing to employability skills. Community Union has also been integral in the skills utilisation programme, supporting workers to improve and use new skills in a way that enhances workers development and business innovation. The RSBi site has 60% of the workforce in supported employment, providing jobs in an area high unemployment.

Following a meeting of the Trade Union Working Party on Lifelong Learning, Scottish Union Learning organised a site visit for Angela Constance MSP, Minister for Youth Employment, to showcase the innovative work Community Union has undertaken in the workplace. The focus of the visit was on how union learning, working in partnership with the employer, has the mutual benefit of improving the life chances of workers and also helps business to improve.

The Minster met workers on the shop floor who had benefited from union learning during a tour led by Audrey McJimpsey and Robert Mooney, Workplace Convenor. The Minister also met young workers who had gained employment through the school vocational programme. The Minister learned about the Skills Utilisation Project and met union learners involved in the history and creative writing project run in conjunction with the WEA. The tour ended with a small, informal reception addressed by Geraldine Donnelly, Community Union Project Manager, and Steven McGurk, who shared his experience of being a young learner. Showcased in the Minister’s visit was the vast range of activity that union learning supports, including supporting young workers’ employability, social learning that enriches workplace culture, and skills-based activity that can inspire business innovation. All aspects of learning were undertaken in RSBi as a result of the Community Union Development Fund project, funded by Scottish Union Learning.

Minister Experiences LearningFirsthand in the Workplace

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Building Skills inUCATTThrough the support of Scottish Union Learning, UCATT accessed the Learning Fund to provide an Easy Access to Locks course for 12 joiners in Coatbridge. Organised on site by UCATT ULR Michael Farrell and delivered by Borders College, the joiners learned skills on accessing different types of door locking systems non-destructively. The course was held over two days in an IT training room and workshop, provided by Morrison Scotland. The course focused on Yale, Mortice and Euro Cylinder locking systems. The course showed learners how to gain access without causing unnecessary damage or cost. Michael Conroy, UCATT Project Worker, said: “The feedback from learners on the course has been very positive; they really enjoyed the course. With construction workers facing uncertain times, this type of learning is ideal for joiners to upskill and put themselves in a better position in the event of redundancy.” Joiner Billy Erwin said: “The course is great, it’s hands on, builds upon my trade and costs nothing. It’s a great opportunity to learn something new.” The success of the Easy Access to Locks course has led to further demand at Morrison Scotland and UCATT has accessed the Learning Fund for a second course which will take place in September 2012.

Goodbye andHelloGeraldine Donnelly, Community Union

Geraldine Donnelly, formally the Project Manager for the Community Union Development Fund project, is leaving to take up a post with the BMA, the only recognised trade union for doctors in the UK. Geraldine is a veteran Project Worker and has been involved in no less than four spending rounds. It is no coincidence that Community Union was successful in all of the four funding applications that were written by Geraldine and her colleague, Susan Cassidy. Geraldine will be missed by all at Scottish Union Learning and we wish her every success in her new role.

John Adams, Scottish Union Learning

John Adams joined the STUC in 2006 as Finance Officer. John was responsible for putting a robust financial record system into place for Scottish Union Learning, which is funded by the Scottish Government and the European Social Fund. John retired in the Summer of 2012, and we thank him for his service.

Tariq Akhtar, Scottish Union Learning

Tariq Akhtar joined the STUC as Finance Officer in June 2012. A warm welcome is extended to Tariq by Scottish Union Learning.

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Accredited Learning On Topwith Unite at RBS GreenockBy Lindsey Millen, Unite Scotland Learning Organiser

Unite has recently seen a number of high-profile successes in the learning agenda across several workplaces. These represent not just success for organising, learning or membership numbers, but success for our members at the grass-roots level, with more and more accessing opportunities which were previously unavailable. The Royal Bank of Scotland Mortgage Centre at Greenock is a fantastic example of this.

The driving force behind this project is ULR Sonya Cassidy, who is a passionate advocate of learning in the workplace. Sonya’s motivation to improve life for her members is clear, and she has worked tirelessly to make the project a success. Working together with Workplace Rep Stephen McCauley, Sonya successfully achieved an agreement from RBS in

February 2011 to run a workplace learning programme. Sonya immediately went on to secure a bespoke learning provision, and facilities to allow courses to be run on-site at times which would best suit staff members.

A learning survey was put together, and this was formally unveiled at the official programme launch at the site on 15 July 2011. Sonya and Stephen set up a union stall where people could come and speak to them about learning, discuss their aspirations and find out more about what opportunities were available to them. The launch itself was incredibly well attended, with many people joining up because of the learning on offer. This was a huge boost, and a positive sign of things to come.

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With learning and facilities already secured, Sonya and Stephen were able to move quickly to analyse the survey results and get the learning started. This was a powerful demonstration of how union-led learning is truly driven by the needs of the learners themselves. The buzz created on-site was remarkable; the increased level of union activity resulted in a visible increase in the confidence of staff members in their ability to raise industrial issues and change things for the better in their workplace.

The first course to run was Understanding Pensions which began in September 2011, and since then learners have completed Computing level 1, Communications, Spanish and British Sign Language introductory and level 1 courses. The enthusiasm for the courses is evident in all those who attend, and alongside the excellent learning experiences which learners are having, they are also achieving qualifications as all courses are accredited.

Sonya and Stephen are delighted with the benefits they are bringing to their colleagues. In early 2012, they also recruited a new Workplace Rep, Yvonne Milloy, and the activity on site has benefited further from her enthusiasm in raising the profile of the union and lifelong learning. The team is already focused on the road ahead and plans to organise several new courses to run in the remainder of 2012. This project shows how inclusive, supportive and energising lifelong learning is, and is a wonderful example of how reps can make a real difference to their members, and to trade unionism as a whole.

More Training inUniteEmployees from BAE Systems at Govan and Electricians from Unite have completed the latest amendment to the electrical wiring regulations, providing them with widening knowledge of what is an ever-changing industry.

Provided by Reid Kerr College, training took place at John Smith House, home to Unite’s Scottish headquarters, between March and June 2012. Pat McIlvogue from Unite said: “Unite the Union, Scotland’s largest trade union, has been delighted with the delivery of the 17th edition wiring regulations by Reid Kerr to our members within BAE systems and our members within the construction industry.”

Sylvia O’Grady, Scottish Union Learning Manager, said: “In supporting the essential learning partnerships between trade unions and employers, Scottish Union Learning ensures that the Learning and Development Funds are used to provide quality learning at work, which ultimately enhances the lives of workers. By working with Reid Kerr College, Unite the Union has, once again, shown that it can deliver comprehensive opportunities for workers who stand to gain the most from lifelong learning.”

Andrew Fogarty, Head of Energy & Utilities at Reid Kerr said: “Working with Scottish Union Learning and Unite has been a great success with all of their candidates achieving 100% pass rate. This training partnership equips workers and ultimately businesses with the skills and knowledge required to help them stay ahead of the competition within their sector.”

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Union Learning: A Better Wayfor Workers and Our PlanetThe 2012 Scottish Union Learning Highlands and Islands ULR Conference took place in Eden Court in Inverness on 15th June 2012. The theme of this year’s conference was “Union Learning: A Better Way for Workers and Our Planet,” which considered how ‘green’ measures can positively contribute to workplace learning and our working lives.

The Conference, which was supported by the European Social Fund, attracted Union Learning Reps from all over the Highlands and Islands, including ULRs from the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland. This was the first time all the islands were represented at this Conference! Another first for this year’s Conference was that it was ‘paper free’, in line with the

environmental theme running through the programme.

The Conference kicked off with an ‘Early Birds’ Breakfast Briefing, entitled “Get Onboard For Learning”. The session was delivered by Dan Henderson, RMT Project Worker, who explained how the RMT overcame barriers to deliver learning to union members aboard the ferries that serve the island communities. The Conference was formally opened by Sylvia O’Grady, Manager of Scottish Union Learning, followed by a speed networking session with tables hosted by Scottish Union Learning, The SEAM Centre - Inverness College UHI, The Open University and Energy Saving Trust Scotland. The table hosts offered delegates information on a range of

UNISON ULRs Katie Macaskill and Mary Anderson explore green issues at the Highlands and Islands ULR Conference.

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different subjects, including studying online, the two-year part-time Certificate of Higher Education Open (available to workers in Highlands and Islands), making the workplace ‘greener’, courses to drive with more fuel efficiency and renewable energy training, demonstrated with the aid of a dolls house!

Following the speed networking session, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary, addressed the Conference and led delegates through an interactive session entitled, “Let’s Talk!” With the aid of a digital voting system, delegates were able to record their views about different methods of communication. The feedback from delegates will be used by Scottish Union Learning in the Highlands and Islands to develop a communication strategy that best meets the needs of unions and ULRs in the Highlands and Islands.

After a tea and coffee break, delegates joined Anna Kalsi, TUC E-Learning Officer, to find out about the short bite-sized chunks of learning being developed in a range of subjects and being offered to union members by TUC Education at www.tuclearning.net. Delegates then heard from Stephen Boyd, STUC Assistant Secretary, who provided a trade union perspective on the environment, looking at the role of trade unions in improving the environment and tackling climate change, as well as the future challenges for the trade union movement in Scotland.

The final session of the day, entitled “Waste Not, Want Not!” was led by Caroline Eccles of RoWAN (Ross-shire Waste Action Network Ltd). The session challenged delegates to think about why waste is an issue and what they could do to reduce waste in the workplace and at home.

A total of 55 delegates participated in the Conference, with representation from: ASLEF, BECTU, GMB, NUJ, Prospect, PCS, RMC, RMT, UCATT, UNISON and Unite. Feedback from delegates was very positive overall, with the majority rating the conference good or excellent.

Using a dolls house, Dr Peter Dennis illustrates the renewable enery training provided by the SEAM Centre.

First-time delegates for BECTU, Paul Froy and Peter Rochford, with PCS ULR Marjory Shane.

STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith leads the “Let’s Talk!” session.

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Delegates at the STUC Youth Conference discussed issues around youth employment as well as learning opportunities.

The 72nd Annual Youth Conference was held at the STUC on 23rd and 24th June. The Conference theme was “There is a Better Way - Fighting for our Future”, which concentrated on the importance of young workers learning the skills to campaign, fight and organise to build an alternative future.

With 68 registered delegates, representing 10 unions and one trades council, this Conference had the highest attendance in a decade. Learning and skills once again featured heavily on the agenda, representing the pivotal role learning plays in the work of the STUC Youth Committee. It was fitting, thefore, that UCATT’s Mark Lynch, a former apprentice and young joiner, became the first Union Learning Rep to chair the Youth Conference. Angela Constance MSP, Minister for Youth Employment, also addressed the Conference.

Conference delegates participated in a session led by Tommy Breslin, Scottish Union Learning Development Officer, on the Songs for Social justice Festival. This

featured inspiring songs written by young people on issues ranging from domestic abuse, peace, racism, the environment and unemployment. It highlighted how culture and arts can play a vital role in the struggle for a better world.

The learning theme continued with a joint session that was led by John Slaven, Scottish Union Learning Development Officer, and Jen Hunter of the Musician’s Union. Together, they showcased how union learning could reach out to young people and help organise them. After this highly successful Conference, Scottish Union Learning and the Youth Committee plan to work closely together to support young workers in these challenging times.

STUC Youth ConferenceFights for the Future

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The 2012 STUC Highlands and Islands Conference which was held in the Townhouse, Inverness in June, was chaired this year by Agnes Tolmie, STUC President. The Conference was attended by 51 delegates, representing 13 different STUC affiliates.

Speakers on the day included Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary; Brian Adam MSP, Minister for Parliamentary Business and Chief Whip; Evelyn Fraser, Scottish Women’s Convention and Niall Stuart, Chief Executive, Scottish Renewables.

Delegates to the Conference had the opportunity to attend workshops on Recruiting, Organising and Learning in the Highlands: the Benefits of Social Media, Using the Public Sector Equality Duty and the State of the Scottish Economy.

The final plenary session of the Conference gave delegates the chance to put questions on a wide range of issues to a cross party panel of politicians, involving Rhoda Grant MSP, Scottish Labour Party, John Finnie MSP, Scottish Nationalist Party, Cllr. Douglas Ross, Scottish Conservative Party and Cllr. Jamie Stone, Scottish Liberal Democratic Party.

Scottish Union Learning staff also attended the Conference and took the opportunity to highlight the work of Scottish Union Learning in the Highlands and Islands.

The STUC recorded its thanks to the Highland Council, for its ongoing support for this Conference which was enjoyed by trade union delegates from all areas of the Highlands and Islands.

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Online Update The Scottish Union Learning website has a new look and feel! Visit the website to learn more about skills and lifelong learning in Scotland, and connect via social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. We hope the new layout will support ULRs and unions in finding helpful resources online.

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British Sign Language - Level 1Organised by Unite at Rolls Royce in East Kilbride

Learners’ Voices:With the Learning Fund

A very well presented and enjoyable course. Tutor was very good indeed. Thanks!

Hard work but worthwhile. Tutor did a great job.

Course gave me a brief insight into Sign Language basic skills which allows me to interact more with team members.

BSL Signature Unit 101Organised by Unite in Greenock

It was a fantastic course. Learned so much in such a short time. Looking forward to doing Level 2.

Had a wonderful time with an excellent course. Both tutors have been so very supportive.

Enjoyed the course immensely. Overall learning experience was fantastic. I would recommend this course to my family and friends.

The course was fun, informative and interesting. The tutors were very patient and ensured there was always a great atmosphere.

Very enjoyable course, has made me want to move onto next level.

Dyslexia PDA Unit 1: Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Dyslexia Organised by FBU in Glasgow

Great opportunity to understand Dyslexia. Able to use knowledge within workplace and with private life.

Really good support, I will be happy to learn more.

Excellent tutor, very approachable and helpful, would like to learn more about this subject.

Intermediate IT TasterOrganised by USDAW in East Kilbride

Excellent course, very enjoyable, sad it’s over. Feel much more confident.

Excellent course covering everything I expected. Tutor was very good at breaking things down.

Learnt a lot on course. Tutor explained everything very well.

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A joint delegation between Scottish Union Learning and the University of Strathclyde travelled to Sweden for a study visit in May 2012. Sylvia O’Grady, Fiona Wilson and Laura Dougan from Scottish Union Learning, together with Professor Patricia Findlay from the University of Strathclyde, travelled to Sweden to attend a conference and explore future links around union learning and skills. The delegation met with union reps, employers, academics and those working in education and lifelong learning, and were given an insight into various projects and initiatives where workplace learning and skills play a central role. One such initiative is SOL, a Scania project in Södertälje, Oskarshamn and Lulea, which was set up to respond to the decline in truck sales as a result of the 2008 financial crisis. The delegation met with representatives of IF Metall based at Scania. The aim of this project was to prevent redundancies during the recession and increase the skills of staff through training while strengthening the competiveness of the heavy vehicle industry. Managed by the Stockholm County Administrative Board and financed by ESF with a grant of more than 100million SEK (approx £10million), this project trained around 4,500 workers and tried to improve the status of workplace education. The delegation also attended a workshop where it met with a representative from Unionen, which is the second largest trade union in Sweden with approximately 500,000 members. One of the researchers from Unionen, Ulrika Hektor, discussed the importance

of competence development, which is the specific skills and training required for union members in the workplace. An important part of Ulrika’s role is going into workplaces and identifying the training needs of members. Like the situation in Scotland and the UK, workers in Sweden are more likely to talk to union reps than employers about their learning and training needs. At this meeting, Sylvia O’Grady, Fiona Wilson and Patricia Findlay also gave a presentation on union learning in Scotland and the ESF programme to various Swedish stakeholders, including academics and employers, who are involved in workplace learning. The trip to Sweden was a fantastic opportunity to meet different stakeholders who are involved both in union-led learning and workplace learning and skills development. Sharing views, methods and best practices across Europe is important in terms of expanding the union-led learning agenda in Scotland and promoting the work that unions do around workplace learning and skills. Armed with new contacts and information, there is now the possibility of future working with European partners in union learning.

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Professor Patricia Findlay speaks about union learning research in Scotland to Unionen.

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Scottish Union Learning has organised a series of workshops called “Bite Size Briefings” which will take place over the next few months at the STUC. These workshops, run by the Scottish Union Learning Marketing Officer, are aimed at Project Workers, union officials and union activists who would like to learn more about raising the profile of union learning in Scotland.

The briefings will focus on union learning, and the skills covered in these workshops could be applied to any area of work. Topics include:

Case Studies for Beginners Wednesday, 5 September 2012, 1pm-3pm

Why are case studies important? Casestudies require a different style of writingthan reports, press releases and most ofthe other writing that is done in the officeenvironment. This bite size briefing willbe a hands-on session to help you writecase studies that showcase learning news,campaigns and issues relating to your union and workplace.

An Introduction to Social Media Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 1pm-3pm

By employing communication skills, theroles of union reps and activists can beenhanced and become more effective.Social media communication, throughTwitter and Facebook, is increasinglybecoming integral to the success of anycampaign. Unions can utilise Twitterand Facebook to connect with ULRs andlearners. This session will give you the tools you need to get started.

Effective Award Nominations Thursday, 1 November 2012, 1pm-3pm

This session will explore the requirementsfor filling out nomination forms for theSTUC Union Rep Awards, and help youdecide what to include in nominating your union’s activists for the prestigious Helen Dowie Award for Lifelong Learning. You will learn how to highlight the nominee’s work and to describe anything ‘extra’ that will help your union’s nomination(s) stand out from the rest.

Writing Press Releases Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 1pm-3pm

When your union organises a course orworkplace event, is writing a press releaseoften an afterthought? At this session, youwill learn how to write and distribute press releases for your project to help ensure maximum reach. You will also explore how to make the most of an employer’s contribution, including when more than one union or partner is involved.

To arrange attendance and release for this event, please contact your own trade union. All briefings will take place at STUC Centre, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6NG. If there is sufficient demand, additional briefings can be organised in the Highlands and Islands. For further information, email learning@stuc.org.uk or phone 0141 337 8111.

Bite Size Briefings: Raising theProfile of Union Learning

Date: Wednesday, 5 September 2012Time: 1pm - 3pm

Why are case studies important? Case studies require a different style of writing than reports, press releases and most of the other writing that is done in the office environment. This bite size briefing will be a hands-on session to help you write case studies that showcase learning news, campaigns and issues relating to your union and workplace.

Date: Thursday, 1 November 2012Time: 1pm - 3pm

This session will explore the requirements for filling out nomination forms for the STUC Union Rep Awards, and help you decide what to include in nominating your union’s activists for the prestigious Helen Dowie Award for Lifelong Learning. You will learn how to highlight the nominee’s work and to describe anything ‘extra’ that will help your union’s nomination(s) stand out from the rest.

Date: Tuesday, 2 October 2012Time: 1pm - 3pm

By employing communication skills, the roles of union reps and activists can be enhanced and become more effective. Social media communication, through Twitter and Facebook, is increasingly becoming integral to the success of any campaign. Unions can utilise Twitter and Facebook to connect with ULRs and learners. This session will give you the tools you need to get started.

Date: Tuesday, 11 December 2012Time: 1pm - 3pm

When your union organises a course or workplace event, is writing a press release often an afterthought? At this session, you will learn how to write and distribute press releases for your project to help ensure maximum reach. You will also explore how to make the most of an employer’s contribution, including when more than one union or partner is involved.

BITESIZEBRIEFINGS

Raising the Profile of Union Learning in Scotland

Case Studies for Beginners

Effective Award Nominations

An Introduction to Social Media

Writing Press ReleasesTo register, email learning@stuc.org.uk or phone 0141 337 8111. All briefings will take place at STUC Centre, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6NG.

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Scottish Union Learning was invited to exhibit at a PCS Learning at Work Day that took place at Livingston HMRC on 13 June 2012. The day was hugely successful with 14 exhibitions in addition to Scottish Union Learning, including the UK Borders Agency, West Lothian College, PCS/PCS Young Members’, West Lothian Drug and Alcohol, Bannatynes Fitness Centre, Money Advice Centre, Skills Testing, a Bonsai Trees display and presentation, Donaldson’s School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Scottish Land and Estates, Health and Beauty appointments, BRH Barbeque, BRH Health and Wellbeing Team and BRH Demand Management. John Battles, PCS, said: “There are 368 people in the building, all of which would have attended for at least one hour of business time and would also use their own time, such as during tea breaks and lunch hours. All of the stalls and workshops were well attended, and a great day was had by all!” Kevin McIver, PCS Scotland Learning Organiser, said:

“Each year, thousands of PCS members take part in learning events throughout Scotland. PCS Learning Reps organise fun and business-related learning activities that promote learning, provide a catalyst for change and support colleagues to learn new skills that they can put into action at work and beyond that makes a real difference.”

Learning at Work with PCSat Livingston HMRC

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Scottish Union Learning Conference: 14th November 2012

For further information, visit www.scottishunionlearning.com/events. Up-to-date information on conferences and events is also available by following us on www.twitter.com/unionlearning or www.facebook.com/scottishunionlearning.

The 5th Scottish Union Learning Conference will take place on Wednesday, 14th November 2012 at the Inchyra Grange Hotel in Falkirk.

During this event, delegates can attend workshops, interact with speakers and build contacts with other ULRs. To arrange attendance and release for this event, please contact your own trade union.

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The Scottish Trades Union Equality Forums are a free resource to support trade unionists with responsibilities for equality issues to exchange learning and practice on methods of tackling inequality by offering a mutually supportive arena where the challenges and opportunities of Scottish trade union work on equalities can be progressed.

The Forum forms part of the work of the STUC’s One Workplace Equal Rights project to support trade unions in Scotland to promote equality and tackle racism in the workplace. One Workplace is one the national projects supporting the Scottish Government’s One Scotland Campaign and offers a range of services and resources for trade unions, employers and workers.

Forum Meetings are structured to allow attendees to exchange learning and discuss good practice around the following objectives:

Integrating equality agendas into trade union constitutions - e.g. Impact assessment awareness and training;

Supporting individual projects / casework of equality officers;

Providing learning opportunities and information for officers:

Previous forums have covered invisible disabilities at work; impact of cuts for equality groups; and research findings on Scottish trade unions approaches to equality.

Other regular features of the Forum consist of political and legal updates from the STUC, raising awareness of STUC engagement with government on policies etc; and updating the Forum on the work of STUC equality committee and other STUC Projects. The next Equality Forum takes place on the 14th September 2012 at the STUC and will debate and discuss potential equality implications for a trade union approach to Scotland’s constitutional future. New research findings on what employers are doing on equal pay will be discussed and Show Racism the Red Card will talk about its educational and campaigning work.

To register or for more information, email Zaffir Hakim at zhakim@stuc.org.uk.

Scottish Trades UnionEquality Forum

Scottish Trades Union Equality Forum

A free resource to support trade unionists with responsibilities

for equalities to exchange learning and good practice on key equality issues.

14 September 2012; 10:00 -13:00 STUC, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow

To register or for more information, please email Zaffir Hakim zhakim@stuc.org.uk or call 0141 337 8122 by 20 August 2012

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August7 Scottish Union Learning Union Advisory Group23 Local Learning Forum, Edinburgh

September5 Local Learning Forum, Dumfries Local Learning Forum, Western Isles Bite Size Briefing: Case Studies for Beginners7 Nomination Deadline: Learner of the Year Award Local Learning Forum, Inverness12 Local Learning Forum, Fife Local Learning Forum, Caithness13 Local Learning Forum, Tayside Local Learning Forum, Orkney

October2 Bite Size Briefing: An Introduction to Social Media9 Scottish Union Learning Operational Group Meeting

November1 Bite Size Briefing: Effective Award Nominations6 Scottish Union Learning Union Advisory Group14 Scottish Union Learning Conference21 Local Learning Forum, Western Isles23 Local Learning Forum, Orkney29 Local Learning Forum, Inverness30 Local Learning Forum, Caithness

December11 Bite Size Briefing: Writing Press Releases

What’s up in 2012?Learning Matters

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