UNION REPS COURSES
These courses for Trade Union Reps (Shop Stewards)
are held on Tuesdays (Stage 1) and Thursdays (Stage 2) between 8:30 & 16:30
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Stage 1
This basic course is for all union representatives and will help you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to represent your members. The course runs for twelve weeks. As an elected Trade Union Rep / Shop Steward you have the legal right to attend this course on full pay under Section 168-(2)(b) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. You will learn about:
- improving facilities.
- working with other reps.
- solving workplace problems.
- handling grievances and disputes.
- participating in meetings and making reports.
- collective bargaining and agreements.
Stage 2
The essential second part of the introductory course for all union representives who have completed a basic steward's course. As an elected Trade Union Rep / Shop Steward you have the legal right to attend this course on full pay under Section 168-(2)(b) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. You will learn about:
- collective bargaining aims and techniques.
- find and using information.
- analysing documents and surveys.
- improving union organisation.
- developing skills for union work
- applying employment law.
- addressing industrial relations issues
- public speaking.