Wales TUC ULR Conference 2022
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Wales TUC ULR Conference 2022
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Event details
Date
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 - 11:30 to
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 - 13:30
Cost
Free
Overview

We are pleased to invite all ULRs to register for the 2022 Union Learning Rep Conference.

This conference will commence at 11.30 on the 24th and conclude at 13.30 on the 25th November.

Options for registration include attending Dinner on the evening of the 24th and overnight accommodation if required.

This is a conference for ULRs to come and enjoy a packed agenda of speakers, presentations and workshops tailored around the work that they do and plan for their next years activities. 

Places are limited so register now to ensure you don’t miss out.

Agenda

Day one - 24 November 2022

11.30 - Arrive and Welcome Buffet

12.00 - Open Conference – Chair (WTUC President Brendan Kelly)

12.15 - Speakers Address – Vaughan Gething MS

12.30 - 1.30 – Widening Participation, themes and values, who benefits?

Presentation and whole group workshop (Cardiff University – Widening Participation Unit)

1.30 – 1.45 Break

1.45 – 2.45 Green skills, Just Transition and the ULR – What ULRs need to know

Presentation and whole group workshop

2.45 - Breakout Workshops x 3

  • Communicating with a diverse workforce
  • Mapping the workplace – Carrying out Learning Needs Survey
  • Problem Gambling

4.00 - Workshop Feedback and panel Q and A

4.30 - Ask us anything

5.00 - Close

7.30 - Dinner


Agenda

Day two - 25 November 2022

9.30 - Welcome

9.40 - Shavanah Taj WTUC General Secretary address

10.00 - Mid-life Skills Review – Career Wales

Presentation and Workshop

10.45 - The Role of the Union Learning Rep, Revisited

Presentation and whole group workshop on main functions and planning next steps

11.45 - Break

12.00 - WTUC support, forums and ULR comms

  • WTUC Resources
  • Briefings/forums/events
  • ULRs communications strategies
  • WTUC comms with ULRs

12.30 - The Recruitment and engagement of Young Activists

Presentation and whole group workshop to include

  • Report on Street Patrols
  • Importance of Engaging with young members
  • Using Learning and organising as a recruitment tool

1.00 - Evaluation exercise

1.30 - Close Conference