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Promoting decent work across the globe
Businesses, unions, academics and development organisations have today (Tuesday) come together to launch a new group aimed at improving the working conditions of workers around the globe.
12 May 2009

Apprenticeships in our region increase by one fifth
In an economic downturn it is more important than ever that we focus on apprenticeships and training, to build the skills-based economy that can help take the UK out of recession. The good news is that recent Government figures show that the number of apprenticeship starts in Yorkshire and the Humber increased by 21.6 per cent per cent in 2008 – and the TUC has today published a new guide for unions to encourage more employers to take on apprentices.
24 February 2009

Activist Academy in Wales – Building Stronger Unions
Trade Union Studies Centre, Bridgend College 29 & 30 April, 3 & 4 June and 1 & 2 July 2009 The Activist Academy is a new training programme that aims to increase the number of reps and activists getting special campaigning, organising and recruitment training and to build the capacity of unions to organise and win for members. The course is aimed at workplace union activist and union officers. For more information and details of how to apply please click here
15 January 2009

Workplace Skills Key to Wales' Economic Defensive Line
Welsh rugby legend Scott Quinnell will join Deputy Minister for Skills, John Griffiths AM and 200 workplace union learning reps from across the nation to promote his Quick Reads title at a Wales TUC event, Thursday 13 November 2008 in the Holiday Inn, Newport.
11 November 2008

Online Learning Pilot
The University of Wales Newport is currently developing some Level Four modules for Trade Unionists that will be available online from early 2009. We are looking for a small number of Trade Union activists that would be willing to test these modules and evaluate their content and effectiveness as a distance learning package
3 November 2008

Strike Stories
University of Wales Newport is compiling a book of images and text entitled 'Strike Stories'. We would be interested in anybody that has a short reflective story that they would be willing to share and have submitted (if appropriate) to the book.
3 November 2008

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