Below you will find the GFTU's upcoming training courses and events. Please be aware that the deadline for booking a place on a training course is usually 30 days prior to the training taking place. If we have insufficient uptake, it may be postponed or cancelled. Attendance and arrangements will be confirmed in advance.
Upcoming Calendar
April
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Various attempts have been made over the years to disunite us and spread the message of racial inequality and hatred. Reflecting particularly on responses to Enoch Powell MP's notorious 'rivers
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Various attempts have been made over the years to disunite us and spread the message of racial inequality and hatred. Reflecting particularly on responses to Enoch Powell MP’s notorious ‘rivers of blood speech’ in 1968 and the subsequent trade union responses to it and the development of such important struggles as Grunwick, Dr Shirin Hirsch of Wolverhampton University will lead a challenging and informative discussion.
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Mechanics Hall / Nottingham
Organiser
GFTU Quorn Grange Hotel
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Code TM6 A workshop exploring the employees, managers and employer’s responsibilities in the trade union context, particularly looking at issues or stress and conflict and providing practical skill exchanges on handling
Event Details
Code TM6
A workshop exploring the employees, managers and employer’s responsibilities in the trade union context, particularly looking at issues or stress and conflict and providing practical skill exchanges on handling those difficult conversations and situations.
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Quorn Grange
88 Wood Lane, Quorn, Loughborough, LE12 8DB
May
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Where did we come from, what have we achieved, how have we changed, what did we contribute to society, what can we contribute further? It is an old truth that
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Where did we come from, what have we achieved, how have we changed, what did we contribute to society, what can we contribute further? It is an old truth that you don’t know where you are going unless you know where you have come from. Reflecting on the developments in the movement from the 1960s onwards, Professor Keith Gildart of Wolverhampton University and formerly the NUM, will lead a discussion about our trade union history.
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Quorn Grange
88 Wood Lane, Quorn, Loughborough, LE12 8DB
Organiser
GFTU Quorn Grange Hotel
18MayAll Day22GFTU Union Learning RepsApplication Deadline: 17th April 2020
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If union reps (ULRs) are not sufficiently trained in order to fulfil their role, then they are not eligible for time-off in order to fulfil their trade union duties. This
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If union reps (ULRs) are not sufficiently trained in order to fulfil their role, then they are not eligible for time-off in order to fulfil their trade union duties. This five day course, held at Northern College, is designed to equip Union Learning Reps with all the prerequisite skills needed for their tasks.
The course will cover a number of topics in depth and will include:
The role and functions of ULRs
The principals of lifelong learning
Interviewing techniques
Negotiating learning and training
The identification of learning needs
Working with employers and other providers to improve members access to learning
Supporting members in their own learning
Time
May 18 (Monday) - 22 (Friday)
Location
Northern College
Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3ET
Organiser
GFTU in partnership with Northern College
Check Calendar for 2020
April, 2020
Event Details
Various attempts have been made over the years to disunite us and spread the message of racial inequality and hatred. Reflecting particularly on responses to Enoch Powell MP's notorious 'rivers
Event Details
Various attempts have been made over the years to disunite us and spread the message of racial inequality and hatred. Reflecting particularly on responses to Enoch Powell MP’s notorious ‘rivers of blood speech’ in 1968 and the subsequent trade union responses to it and the development of such important struggles as Grunwick, Dr Shirin Hirsch of Wolverhampton University will lead a challenging and informative discussion.
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Mechanics Hall / Nottingham
Organiser
GFTU Quorn Grange Hotel
Event Details
Code TM6 A workshop exploring the employees, managers and employer’s responsibilities in the trade union context, particularly looking at issues or stress and conflict and providing practical skill exchanges on handling
Event Details
Code TM6
A workshop exploring the employees, managers and employer’s responsibilities in the trade union context, particularly looking at issues or stress and conflict and providing practical skill exchanges on handling those difficult conversations and situations.
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Quorn Grange
88 Wood Lane, Quorn, Loughborough, LE12 8DB
