You and Your Union Learning Representative...

HELPING TO BUILD AWARENESS OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE FIRE SERVICE

Could you become an FBU Learning Representative?

The Union Learning Representative is a new type of union activist trained to support and promote learning and personal development of colleagues in the workplace.

The role can include:

Raising awareness and promoting the value of learning

Providind information on learning

Identifying learning needs

Working with employers and other partners to improve access to learning opportunities

Monitor quality of provision, and supporting equal opportunities in learning

For members, the Union Learning Representative is someone they can trust and talk about training and information; someone whose advice will be kept confidential. union Learning Representatives can also assist the Union in representing members' learning needs and support negotiations with employers about learning issues.

What support do Union Learning Representatives receive?

All Union Learning Representatives are given training for their role through courses with the TUC which are accredited and are designed to help Learning Representatives develop their skills and knowledge to promote learning in the workplace. The Government has introduced statutory rights to paid time off for Union Learning Representatives in line with the Employment Act 2002.

Does your workplace have a Union learning representative?

Thanks to the support of the Union Learning Fund the FBU has appointed Union Learning Co-ordinators across the regions to advise on appointment of Union Learning Representatives and organise training for them. Regional co-ordinators will also be working with employers and providers to develop a learning partnership in the Fire and Rescue Service.

"Learning is the best investment we can make to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. It enables people to develop rewarding careers and to contribute fully to the prosperity of the nation. Unions have shown considerable energy and imagination in promoting learning in the workplace. They are developing sound, meaningful partnerships and are becoming key players in people-development policy."

Right Hon Charles Clarke MP
- Union Learning Fund Conference

Interested in becoming a ULR?

Contact your Regional Co-ordinator or email the

FBU Project Manager - Trevor Shanahan

FBU Finance Manager - Adrian Slassor or

Download (need leaflet) the leaflet and post it to:

FBU Learning Centre, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service,
Loansdean, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2ED