CWU Education course for new activists 2012.

UNION SKILLS 1 Course

The essential 5 day course for all new CWU activists.

This course is aimed at new workplace activists and representatives. During the five day programme you will receive a thorough grounding in:
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• Your role as union activist
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Understanding the support and facilities that are available to reps
• Disciplinary procedures
• Recruitment and organising
• Representing members

This course is designed to ensure that everyone gets the chance to participate fully through working in small groups, taking part in group discussions, role play and practical exercises. You do not need to have any qualifications or previous experience to attend this course.

RELEASE

Please note that this course attracts PAID RELEASE from most BT, Openreach, Virgin Media, Parcelforce, Post Office Limited, ROMEC, O2 and Royal Mail Group.

DATES

The following Residential Union Skills 1 courses are currently scheduled to take place at the CWU Education and Training Centre at Alvescot Lodge.

• 16 – 20 January 2012 (Closing date for applications – Thurs 1st Dec)
• 26 – 30 March 2012 (Closing date for applications – Thurs 9th Feb)
• 30 April – 4 May 2012 (Closing date for applications – Thurs 15th March)
• 2 – 6 July 2012 (Closing date for applications – Thurs 17th May)
• 23 – 27 July 2012 – FOR YOUTH MEMBERS (Closing date for applications – Thurs 7th June)
• 10 – 14 September 2012 (Closing date for applications – Thurs 26th July)
• 8 – 12 October 2012 (Closing date for applications – Thurs 23rd August)

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