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Lessons from the economic crisis. Skills for the Future with Helen Cole unionlearn Regional Manager. Skills for the Future. 19 Union led redundancy / at risk projects from 2003 – 2009 - Learning Works for All 6 projects currently, most covering multiple workplaces
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Lessons from the economic crisis Skills for the Future with Helen Cole unionlearn Regional Manager
Skills for the Future • 19 Union led redundancy / at risk projects from 2003 – 2009 - Learning Works for All • 6 projects currently, most covering multiple workplaces • Unions work with employer where possible • Partnership with learning providers, Job Centre Plus, Next Step, Area Action Forces and others is vital
Skills for the Future Case studies: • Britannia Staff Union, Tower Wharf, Bristol [Finance sector] • Appledore Learning Centre, North Devon [Marine sector]- redundancy to learning in partnership, GMB • Equity and BECTU, skills for performers and greening South West theatres
Babcock International Photo by Clint Randall
BSU Learning Organiser & ULR unionlearn presentation
Skills for the Future Contact unionlearn Tel. 0117 9470521 e. unionlearnsouthwest@tuc.org.uk www.unionlearn.org.uk/southwest
Lessons from the economic crisis Skills for the Future with Helen Cole unionlearn Regional Manager