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TUC/UNIONLEARN SUCCESS WITH HIGHER LEVEL SKILLS INITIATIVE
A trade union-led initiative to improve higher level skills in the North East has exceeded its targets of getting adults on to foundation degree courses or their equivalent.
1 December 2009

Free Bagpipe and Chanter Taster Sessions with BrightSparks POA Union Learning Centre
Come and join us and try out Bagpipes, Chanter and First Aid (HeartStart) for free. Pick up some free goodies and some free information, advice and guidance. This event is part of the Nationwide Learning Revolution Festival and held in conjunction with unionlearn and the Northern TUC.
23 October 2009

Learning Revolution Festival
TRADE UNIONS BRING THE LEARNING REVOLUTION FESTIVAL TO THE NORTH EAST AND CUMBRIA
15 October 2009

Minimum pay for apprentices increases
The lowest paid apprentices received a welcome pay increase as the minimum pay rate for apprentices increased from £80 to £95 per week on 1st August 2009.
13 August 2009

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

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