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UNISONdirect: 0845 355 0845
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As a Union Learning Rep (ULR) you will not only be helping fellow members and the union you will also enhance your own personal development and learning. Union Learning Reps have the same rights as stewards and health and safety reps and work alongside them in an increasing number of UNISON branches. It’s easy to get involved! You can be a ULR if you are interested in: ■ Learning with UNISON■ Helping out others who are getting back into learning■ Getting more involved in UNISON■ Working with others in your branch to get your employer to think about training opportunities for UNISON members■ Raising awareness about the learning needs of you and your colleagues■ Helping involve more people in your branchIt’s rewarding and interesting! As a UNISON ULR you will: ■ Be part of a regional and national network of over 3000 ULRs involved in a new and developing area of union activity■ Spread the word about UNISON’s fantastic learning courses for members, and support and encourage potential learners■ Help build your branch■ Have time off to attend accredited training, with lots of opportunities for further development; and you don’t need any qualifications to get started.You’ll be supported As well as the giving ULRs opportunities for training and development UNISON offers support: ■ By encouraging branches to set up branch education teams■ At regional level, with dedicated staff supporting organising around learning with regular networking activities and events■ At national level, with regular publications, new training opportunities and through the Union Learning Fund Learning Equality and Diversity project.Contact your branch office if you are interested in becoming a UNISON Learning Representative
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