LGBT awareness and IDAHO weekend

FRIDAY 17TH - SUNDAY 19TH MAY 2013
CWU EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTRE, OXFORDSHIRE
For many decades trade unions have been in the forefront of the battle for equality in the workplace and in society. Through campaigning, awareness raising and representing those who suffer discrimination, the CWU makes a real difference and our work in supporting and organising LGBT members is key to this. This weekend course aims to: 

 * Raise awareness of issues which affect LGBT workers and the LGBT community

* Develop strategies to support LGBT activists and members in the CWU
* Understand the way discrimination impacts on LGBT workers.
* Provide a networking opportunity for LGBT and equality activists

The weekend will be an activity based course based on small group work, discussion and presentations. The course is aimed at anyone who wishes to increase their understanding of LGBT issues and will be particularly suitable for Equality Reps, LGBT activists and any CWU activist who wishes to better understand how the union can support LGBT workers.

On Saturday the 18th May, which is the International Day Against Homophobia, the CWU will place a wreath in the Alvescot Lodge Workers Memorial Garden to remember all those who have been victims of oppression, imprisonment, violence or death because of their sexual orientation or identity.

This course does not attract paid release from the employers that we work with. To Book your place contact your Branch Secretary to ask for an application form. Applications will be accepted on a first come first served basis and places are limited.

 If your Branch nominates you for this course they will usually cover your travel and subsistence costs and release costs from work if applicable. This can vary, so always check with your Branch Secretary in advance.

All courses at Alvescot are residential. The cost of tuition, food and accommodation will be met from the General Fund. Branches are expected to meet the cost of travelling and subsistence payments. Branches requiring financial assistance from the General Fund to enable them to send students to the course must submit the request with the nomination, to enable the Trustees to consider the request in time.

 Application forms should be returned to: Trish Lavelle, Head of Education & Training, CWU Education & Training Centre, Alvescot Lodge, Alvescot, BAMPTON, Oxon OX18 2PY. Telephone: 01993 843373; Fax: 01993

840960: e-mail: mtodd@cwu.org