TUC resources for trade union workplace representatives

Whether you are a shop steward, or a trade union rep for equality, green issues, learning, or health and safety, the TUC offers a range of guidance just for you. This is designed to complement the information your own union produces.

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The TUC website www.tuc.org.uk is your � rst point of advice on all the main issues you are likely to have to deal with. There are pages on all types of workplace situations as well as material for activists and organisers. It also gives you the latest news and information issued by the TUC.

www.unionreps.org.uk is the website just for workplace reps. It is a place where you can post queries, talk to other reps in your sector or area, and get up-to-date news on the issues that matter most to you. You can also register for the free fortnightly email newsletter, covering pay and conditions, tribunals’ updates and information on developments a� ecting the work of reps.

Reps can also get regular e-bulletins on the issues that interest them emailed directly to their inbox. These range from the weekly Risks, covering health and safety, to the monthly Equality News. We also produce In-touch, which is a monthly round-up of TUC news. To register just go to www.tuc.org.uk/mediacentre/register.cfm

For the desk or bagMake sure you have a copy of The TUC Workplace Manual, a 208-page practical reference work in one volume for all union reps.

This manual provides practical advice for trade union workplace reps on issues they are likely to encounter every day. Extensive checklists, case studies and web resources all place the emphasis on dealing with issues before they become real problems, and following best practice in negotiating and organising to build union strength.

Every rep will appreciate the wealth of practical advice and knowledge in this book. If you are on a TUC or union training course, you can get a copy at a discounted price of only £10 plus p&p. To buy a copy call 020 7467 1294 and quote “HS104 – reps price”

Getting the best trainingTUC Education is responsible for building union capacity through training union workplace reps and professionals. TUC Education courses o� er high quality, accredited union reps training through a network of colleges of further and higher education across the UK.

TUC Education Online o� ers a genuine alternative to

classroom-based courses and o� ers a convenient and e� ective

solution to union reps seeking to develop their skills and knowledge.

Full details of the course curriculum and venues are available from the unionlearn website at: www.unionlearn.org.uk/courses/index.cfm

Newly available, bite-size chunks of learning for trade union reps, called ‘e-Notes’, are also available. To check out the � rst of a new series of informative online brie� ngs for union reps go to www.tuclearning.net log on and take a look.

TUC Education is responsible for building union capacity through training union workplace reps and professionals. TUC Education courses o� er high quality, accredited union reps training through a network of colleges of further and higher education across the UK.

TUC Education Online o� ers a genuine

classroom-based courses and o� ers a convenient and e� ective

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A TUC Education workbook

Full details of the course curriculum and venues

The TUC Workplace a 208-page practical reference work in

“Trade union reps are the unsungheroes of Britain’s workplaces,advising millions of union members,and volunteering their time and energyfor free simply to help and supporttheir work colleagues”Brendan Barber, TUC General Secretary

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