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Check out Tesco 06 August 2008
As Usdaw’s highly successful Check Out Learning campaign gathers momentum hundreds of members at Tesco are now on the road to learning as Network found out.... read more
Distribution on the case 06 August 2008
The new learning centre at the Boots distribution site in Greenwich had a VIP launch when the minister for skills David Lammy MP performed the official opening ceremony.... read more
Coventry on target 06 August 2008
Members at the Tesco, Cross Point Extra store in Coventry have formed an orderly queue to sign up for Check Out learning.... read more
Fifteen to won 06 August 2008
Fifteen Tesco members from the Tadcaster Road and Clifton Moore stores in York were in buoyant mood when they completed their first learning courses earlier this year. ... read more
Usdaws Vicky Nelson Wins Major Award during Adult Learners Week 15 July 2008
Usdaw Reps organised events at over 43 workplaces during Adult Learners’ Week. From winning awards and signing Learning Agreements, to taster sessions and Indian head massage, all the events had one theme – to promote adult learning and to sign up learners.... read more
The Usdaw Home Study – Apply today 11 July 2008
The Usdaw Home Study is about helping members and activists find out more about Usdaw.... read more
Usdaw welcomes right to request time to train 23 June 2008
Shopworkers’ union, Usdaw, is welcoming the Government’s announcement that workers in England will be given a new right to request time off for training relevant to their job.... read more
Skills Minister opens learning centre at Greenwich Boots 13 June 2008
Minister for Skills, David Lammy, will officially open the new learning facilities at the Boots Distribution Centre in Greenwich with Usdaw General Secretary John Hannett at 10 am on Tuesday June 17th. ... read more
Workers get healthy start to their learning lives 29 May 2008
During Adult Learners’ Week, Usdaw, the shopworkers’ union, signed learning agreements with Kelloggs and First Milk, both based in Wrexham. ... read more
Usdaw learners celebrate Adult Learners’ Week 15 May 2008
Members of shopworkers’ Union, Usdaw, are celebrating Adult Learners’ Week (17 to 23 May) by holding events all around the country.... read more
Employers - Sign the Pledge! 05 December 2007
In June, the Government launched an initiative to encourage employers to invest more in the training of their staff. The aim is to get employers to commit to training all their staff up to a basic minimum level. The commitment takes the form of a public pledge – a Skills Pledge.... read more
Check Out Learning 27 November 2007
Part of the lifelong learning initiative, this campaign aims to bring opportunities to get back into learning for thousands of retail workers. It was launched this year and has made rapid progress.... read more
Usdaw Union Learning Reps get national recognition 05 July 2007
Unionlearn named two Usdaw Union Learning Reps (ULRs) among the seven 2007 ULR Skills for Life Advocates Award winners. ... read more
Welsh Learning Rep Sam Rawlinson is top of the class 31 May 2007
Usdaw's Sam Rawlinson has been voted Wales TUC Union Learning Rep of the year recognising her efforts in creating a high-tech learning centre at First Milk Cheese Company in Wrexham.... read more
Usdaw members 'Check Out Learning' at the tills 24 May 2007
Usdaw members are checking out learning at the tills as Britain's biggest retail union rolls out a unique learning drive aimed at frontline shop staff working for retailers including Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsburys and IKEA.... read more
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