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STUC Vacancy: Director of Scottish Union Learning. Closing date 15th May. Visit our website for more info and to apply. scottishunionlearning.com/ne… @ScottishTUC
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Please share! Application deadline tonight at midnight. Further details and application form at scottishunionlearning.com/ne… @ScottishTUC
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The 2025 Scottish Union Learning Conference is taking place in Glasgow on 13 November @TUC_Education @CofGCollege. Aimed at union learning reps and trade union reps or officials involved in organising workplace learning. More info and register at: scottishunionlearning.com/20… #SUL25
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Funding Officer vacancy (21 hours) within Scottish Union Learning at the @ScottishTUC - Scotland’s Trade Union Centre. Closing date this Friday, 31st October at midnight. Visit our website for full details scottishunionlearning.com/ne…
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Our Everyday Skills Event is online this Thursday, 27 February from 9.45am-3pm. Book now at bit.ly/SULES25
@ScottishTUC
@scottishbktrust
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The Scottish Union Learning 2025 Everyday Skills Event will be held online on Thursday, 27 February from 9.45am-3pm with @ScottishTUC @scottishbktrust @moneyadvicescot @ESOL_Scotland @DigiSkillsEd For more info and to register visit bit.ly/SULES25
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Visit the Scottish Union Learning stall today and tomorrow at STUC Women’s Conference #stucwomen24
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Scottish Government funding continued for trade union learning @ScottishTUC @ScotGovFM
Read more here: scottishunionlearning.com/ne…
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This year, our Highlands and Islands Learning Conference will be a series of webinars between 3rd - 7th June with @alzscot @DigiSkillsEd @SamaritansScot
For more info and to register: shorturl.at/ovwxM
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Panel speakers are as follows:
Wilma Wheatley (PCS)
John McAlinden (CWU)
Jill Little-Woodhouse (TUC Education)
Wendy Burton (Scottish Union Learning)
Tommy Breslin (Scottish Union Learning)
Please share with your networks.
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We are hosting three webinars over December and January covering Financial Wellbeing, OU Microcredentials and the Cost of Living Crisis. All available to book now via scottishunionlearning.com/ne… @OUScotland @ScottishTUC #CostOfLivingCrisis
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This week is #BookWeekScotland! Share your BWS activities with @BookWeekScot @scottishbktrust
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This year's Scottish Union Learning Annual Conference will be held online on 16th November. Read more about the event and book a place at: scottishunionlearning.com/ne…
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Solidarity with all reps attending the STUC Black Workers Conference in Clydebank this weekend. #STUCBWC23 @ScottishTUC
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Exhibiting today @ScottishTUC 83rd Youth Conference - come say hi, have a chat with our staff, and grab a sweet #STUCYouth23
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@WendyBSUL, Scottish Union Learning Director, visited @NMIS_group today to attend the opening of their new building - a truly inspiring tour!
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@ScotGovFM @HumzaYousaf speaking today at the formal opening of the new flagship building of @NMIS_group
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@WendyBSUL, Scottish Union Learning Director, gives a vote of thanks to #HISUL23
Thank you to our wonderful speakers, exhibitors, panellists, and delegates for your contributions and attendance today!
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Matt teaches Delegates to #HISUL23 about the 6 warning signs of poor mental health
#mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness
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@RyanMorrison29 Just Transition Officer for @ScottishTUC leads on ‘Every workplace, every worker - how we tackle climate change’
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Up next, our @ScottishTUC Learner of the Year Award recipient Fadzai Mwakutuya of @SCOArtistsUnion
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Kirsten discusses how SAU membership has doubled as a result of engagement with adult learning and skills funded through SUL.
Due to the freelance nature of the arts, a specific approach is needed when establishing rep structures within the union
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Up next, we have a panel session with @CraigFinnie8, @thelittlewoody, @KirstenBody, @SCOArtistsUnion, and @Highland_Adapts
The panel session will focus on the ways in which ULRs can be supported and developed across H&I
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Up next, we have @RozFoyer, @ScottishTUC General Secretary, who discusses the importance of learning and skills at combatting the problems caused by the recent cost of living crisis.
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Craig Finnie, SUL Development Officer for Highlands and Islands, gives an address to Delegates at today’s #SULHI23
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Sue Sierra @ucuedinburgh receiving the Organising Award from @ScotGovFM at the 2023 @ScottishTUC Congress. Read about how Sue transformed her branch's approach to organising here: scottishunionlearning.com/ne…
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We’re here today at @ScottishTUC @STUCLGBT 2023 Conference 🏳️🌈
Come say hi, have a chat with our staff, and take some stationery freebies!
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William Reynolds @NASUWT_Scotland was presented with the Frank Maguire Award for Health and Safety by @ScotGovFM at @ScottishTUC Congress last month. Read about William's dedication to protecting teachers against violence and abuse at school: scottishunionlearning.com/ne…
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STUC Equality Award recipient Soh Xi Ken @the_pda with First Minister @HumzaYousaf at the 2023 @ScottishTUC Congress. Read about Xi Ken's tireless advocacy for LGBT+ workers here: scottishunionlearning.com/ne…
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Fadzai Mwakutuya @SCOArtistsUnion receiving the Learner of the Year Award from First Minister @HumzaYousaf at @ScottishTUC Congress this year. Thanks to @OUScotland for sponsoring this award. Read about Fadzai's fantastic contributions to learning here: scottishunionlearning.com/ne…
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Our Fringe event closes with a round of applause and thanks to our speakers, who are formally thanked with SUL wallets and STUC books. Thank you for your excellent contributions! @FDA_union @UsdawUnion @SCOArtistsUnion 👏
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Our Fringe event on Fair Work: Organising Through Learning kicks off. The Fringe is being chaired by Wendy Burton, SUL Director, and features addresses from @SCOArtistsUnion, @FDA_union, and @UsdawUnion
#STUC23
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Scottish Union Learning are hosting a Fringe event after the close of @ScottishTUC Congress business on Monday, April 17th, from 5:30pm onwards.
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A snapshot of just some of the work undertaken by Scottish Union Learning, from April 2022 - January 2023.
To reach over 5,000 learners in under ten months is a fantastic achievement! Thank you to all learners, ULRs, and Project Workers 📚🧠
#adultlearning #lifelonglearning
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Break for lunch now 🍏🍴
Come visit our stall during the break, chat to our staff about the work of @UnionLearning, and pick up some stationery or a book! 📚
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@MaryAlexander_ @FairWorkScot delivered an excellent session on the Fair Work Convention and Fair Work Framework, and made specific reference to our #apprenticeships event from earlier this month, as well as ensuring young workers are knowledgeable of their rights at work
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Ryan delivered an excellent presentation on ensuring that workers are not left behind in the bid to ensure decarbonisation, and the move to a Just Transition. He stressed the importance of learning and upskilling when employers are considering the ways to reach a Just Transition.
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Up next, there is a panel session, featuring reps who have been integral to the recent industrial disputes:
👩🎓Susan Quinn, EIS
📮Matt Withers, CWU
💰Wilma Wheatley, PCS
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@UniteScotland delegations attending the STUC Apprenticeship Event @scottishTUC last week. Great to have so many apprentices participate in the event and share their stories #ScotAppWeek23 #UnlockingPotential @lwu_scotland
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RMT member Jacob Cochrane addressed a full house at the STUC Apprenticeship Event @scottishTUC last week. Jacob spoke about his journey as a young apprentice with @Scotrail and the support from @RMT_Scotland. Well done Jacob! #ScotAppWeek23 #UnlockingPotential
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Full House at last week's Apprenticeships Event with guest speakers inc. @ScottishTUC General Secretary, Roz Foyer, and @STUCLearning Director, Wendy Burton. #ScotAppWeek23 #UnlockingPotential
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Motivational presentation from Blair Munn, Youth and Women’s Football Development Officer at PFA Scotland as he shares his experience of being an apprentice and beyond as part of the @ScottishTUC Apprenticeships Event #ScotAppWeek23 #UnlockingPotential
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Wendy discusses how it is so important to remember that this Event was created by Apprentices and Trade Unionists, along with input from @YouthStuc
#UnlockingPotential #ScotAppWeek23
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Fred Bayer of @YouthStuc and @unisonscot discussing the future of apprenticeships in Scotland.
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Unlocking Potential: The past, present, and future of trade unions and Apprentices
#UnlockingPotential #ScotAppWeek23
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We’re at the 19th Annual STUC Disabled Workers’ Conference #stucdwc22 Come and see us! Pick up a handy travel cup, a versatile snood, stylist tote, or some fabulous Scottish Union Learning stationery, and have a chat with our lovely staff!
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Back to the Conference Hall for our next Conference Address from Ken McCluskey of The Bluebells
#SUL22
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