Summer School Second Series
Attendees must choose which
of the following options they would like to cover:
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The Union and Politics
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This is primarily concerned with the links between the
Union's industrial objectives and political activity. It aims
to help Union activists consider how workplace campaigning activity
can be extended into the political arena and how Usdaw can exert an
influence on the Labour Party and its policies. It is
primarily aimed at members developing an interest in political
activity. |
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Organising Women Workers
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This aims to equip activists
with the knowledge and skills needed to build women's involvement
in Union activity in the workplace. It will give an
opportunity to share experience on the problems women face at work
such as part-time working, fair pay, maternity rights, sexual
harassment and domestic violence. It aims to look at how
tackling these problems can assist recruiting and organising women
workers. It also aims to help Union activists understand the
role of the Equality Forums in Usdaw.
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Trade Union Activity and the
Law
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This aims to help Union activists understand the role of
the law in industrial relations, particularly as it affects the job
of the Union Representative. It will deal with the impact of
legislation on Trade Union organisation and also how it affects the
individual member's rights at work. |
The courses are held in
September at Wortley Hall, Sheffield.
Usdaw
Reps talk about their Summer School Experiences
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