A legacy worth rebuilding in a changing world of work. As unionlearn reaches its 20-year milestone, working people are navigating one of the biggest transformations in jobs for a generation.
Under the last Conservative government, repeated attempts at apprenticeship reform fell short, leaving the system struggling to deliver the skills and experience young people need to succeed. If we want to boost the prospects of young people, unions must be a key player.
Learning at Work Week, 15-21 May 2023, is an annual event which gives organisations, trade unions and ULRs the opportunity to raise the profile of adult education and celebrate the power of lifelong learning to transform lives.
The Lifelong learning bill has just completed its second reading in parliament. The TUC and unions have long campaigned for strengthened rights and support for lifelong learning to improve the working lives of our members. However, the bill raises significant concerns.