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TUC LGBT conference 2008

Thu, 03 Jul 2008

The TUC LGBT Conference 2008 takes place at Congress House.

It is one of the largest annual gatherings of LGBT activists and workers.

Unions will be invited to submit motions for debate, and send delegations, early in 2008.

Union learning rep 5 day initial course

Mon, 21 Apr 2008

Five day course - 21,28 April & 6,7,13 May.

This course is essential for newly elected/appointed ULRs.

Microsoft Word workshop

Tue, 08 Jul 2008

Computer skills course

Mon, 02 Jun 2008

This course is made up of modules that cover all of the frequently used Microsoft applications: Word, Access, Excel and Powerpoint.

Please note this course runs for five Mondays starting on 2 June 2008.

Media Course

Mon, 28 Apr 2008

This course is essential for reps who will be dealing with any media enquiries.

Speakers in schools

Thu, 05 Jun 2008

Two-day course 5,10 June 2008.

A joint unions course for members/reps who are interested in the speakers in schools initiative. Particularly aimed at young members/reps.

Handling personal cases

Tue, 03 Jun 2008

Three day course - 2,12 & 17 June.

An introduction to dealing with personal cases.

Counselling skills

Thu, 19 Jun 2008

Two-day course - 19, 24 June 2008.

A follow on course from handling personal cases course.

Anti-fascist course

Tue, 29 Apr 2008

Follow on from the make your vote count campaigning workshop.

Introductory course for new reps

Wed, 14 May 2008

This 3 day course covers all aspects of union activity including organisation and policy making in PCS, the role of branches, groups and associations, recruiting members and managing and identifying members' problems'.

TUC climate change conference

Mon, 16 Jun 2008

This event will provide a timely opportunity for the TUC to engage in public debate with key affiliates in the trade union movement and others in Government, business and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to develop and promote TUC policy, reputation and support for an effective climate change strategy.

Keynote speakers will include:

Rt Hon Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for the Environment
Frances O'Grady, TUC General Secretary.

The conference is free and includes a buffet lunch.

See the TUC website for further information and registration form.

The closing date for applications is Monday 9 June.

Tolpuddle Green Camp

Wed, 16 Jul 2008

This course will help participants to:

develop a trade union approach to sustainable development
share experiences of environmental issues
identify appropriate environmental legislation, policies and information
engage others in environmental issues at work
develop an environmental action plan.

There will be short presentations, discussion groups and local visits as well as entertainment including political comic, Mark Steel - all free.

On Sunday 20 July thousands of people from all over the country come to celebrate trade unionism and the part played by the six farm labourers of Tolpuddle who dared to form a union.

For more information and to download a brochure/application form see the TUC website.

TUC congress

Mon, 08 Sep 2008

TUC congress is the largest gathering of trade unionists in the UK.

This is the event where trade union policy is decided for the year ahead.

Union learning rep skills for life

Wed, 25 Jun 2008

Three day course 25,26 June and 1 July 2008.

Essential for union learning reps who have attended initial 5 day training.

Women's course

Wed, 02 Jul 2008

Three day course - 2,3 & 10 July 2008.

Advanced personal cases

Tue, 15 Jul 2008

Three day course - 15,16 & 17 July 2008.

For experienced reps who will be dealing with more complicated coases and looking to resolve/settle cases within their branches.

Advanced personal cases

Wed, 17 Sep 2008

This 3 day course covers misconduct, sickness absence and capability issues. Reps will learn how to use legal advice and assistance; an introduction to settlements and compromise agreements and the role of ACAS.

NB: It is important that you have attended the Handling Personal Cases course prior to attending this advanced course.

Tackling discrimination

Tue, 24 Jun 2008

This three-day course will help you to understand the difference between equality and diversity, identify key equality issues, develop a basic knowledge of equal opportunities legislation and improve your skills and confidence when dealing with equal opportunities issues.

Building a stronger branch

Tue, 15 Jul 2008

This course focuses on the role of branch officers in building the union. You will gain a clear understanding of the organising approach to union activity, including bargaining and campaigning, and how that relates to building a strong union in your branch.

No third runway

Sat, 31 May 2008

Join a spring carnival of resistance to airport expansion !

Stop the third runway at Heathrow! Stop Heathrow expansion! Stop the runaway growth in aviation !

Tell the government to get real on climate change and prevent a climate catastrophe!

Start time 12.00 noon. Assembly point Hatton Cross (tube). There will be a a carnival-style march to a festival-style event at Sipson village.

For more details see the Campaign against Climate Change website.

Negotiation skills course

Wed, 04 Jun 2008

The objectives of the course are to identify key negotiating areas, develop a systematic approach to planning and develop practical negotiating skills.

The closing date for applications is 21 May.

Negotiation skills course

Wed, 11 Jun 2008

The objectives of the course are to identify key negotiating areas, develop a systematic approach to planning and develop practical negotiating skills.

The closing date for applications is 28 May.

Negotiation skills course

Wed, 11 Jun 2008

The objectives of the course are to identify key negotiating areas, develop a systematic approach to planning and develop practical negotiating skills.

The closing date for applications is 28 May.

Negotiation skills course

Tue, 17 Jun 2008

The objectives of the course are to identify key negotiating areas, develop a systematic approach to planning and develop practical negotiating skills.

Advanced personal cases

Wed, 09 Jul 2008

This three-day course aims to:

develop more advanced skills in preparing, presenting and resolving cases
develop reps’ ability to make proper use of the PCS employment law scheme
develop reps’ knowledge of procedures leading up to submission to Employment Tribunal and CSAB in order to settle cases

The closing date for applications is 24 June.

Advanced personal cases

Mon, 14 Jul 2008

This three-day course aims to:

develop more advanced skills in preparing, presenting and resolving cases
develop reps’ ability to make proper use of the PCS employment law scheme
develop reps’ knowledge of procedures leading up to submission to Employment Tribunal and CSAB in order to settle cases.

The closing date for applications is 30 June.

Microsoft Powerpoint workshop

Tue, 20 May 2008

This two-day course covers:

• beginning a presentation
• formatting text slides
• adding tables to a presentation
• charting Data
• modifying objects
• adding images to a presentation
• preparing to deliver a presentation.

Please note that applicants must have received training or have experience in using Microsoft Word.

Written communication skills

Thu, 19 Jun 2008

This two-day course covers:

• introduction to report writing
• effective planning
• language and style
• layout/headings
• presentation skills
• CV Writing
• note taking techniques
• recording essential details.

Digital photography course

Thu, 05 Jun 2008

This introductory digital photography workshop consists of four 3 hour sessions (4.30pm – 7.30pm on four consecutive Thursdays).

The course covers:

getting the best from your camera (i.e. controls and definitions of technical jargon)
taking interesting photos (i.e. three basic guidelines for taking better pictures)
image enhancement (i.e. editing photos, zooming, blurring, hue saturation, uploading pictures from memory stick).

Please note that applicants must have a basic knowledge of using a computer.

Microsoft Access workshop

Thu, 03 Jul 2008

Two day course: 3-4 July 2008.

Learning outcomes:

An overview of microsoft access
planning a database
writing queries
form design
reports

Microsoft Access workshop

Thu, 15 May 2008

Two days course: 15-16 May 2008.

Learning outcomes:

An overview of microsoft access
planning a database
writing queries
form design
reports

Microsoft Excel workshop

Tue, 27 May 2008

Two day course: 27-28 May 2008.

Learning outcomes:

Getting started with excel
modifying a worksheet
performing basic calculations
formatting a worksheet
developing a workbook
printing workbook contents

Microsoft Powerpoint workshop

Tue, 24 Jun 2008

Two day course: 24-25 June 2008.

Applicants must have received training or have experience in using microsoft word.

Learning outcomes:

Beginning a presentation
formatting text slides
adding tables to a presentation
charting data
modifying objects
adding images to a presentation
preparing to deliver a presentation

Microsoft Excel workshop

Tue, 10 Jun 2008

Two day course 10-11 June 2008.

Learning outcomes:

Getting started with excel
modifying a worksheet
performing basic calculations
formatting a worksheet
developing a workbook
printing workbook contents

Microsoft Publisher workshop

Thu, 22 May 2008

Two day course 22-23 May 2008.

Please note: Learners cannot attend both the computer skills course and workshops.

Learning outcomes:

Overview of publisher
creating a poster
using publisher by design
printing documents

Microsoft Publisher workshop

Tue, 15 Jul 2008

Two day course: 15-16 July 2008.

Please note: Learners cannot attend both the computer skills course and workshops.

Learning outcomes:

Overview of publisher
creating a poster
using publisher by design
printing documents

How to win the climate change arguement in a 15 minute tea break

Thu, 19 Jun 2008

This course is aimed at reps who are looking for tools and arguments to persuade members to become active around climate change. It includes:

Understanding how and why people deny that climate change exists or that action is required
The main arguments that you come up against all the time
Why do we want to 'win' anyway?
Interaction - why one-to-one is most effective
Persuasion and advocacy
The science - how much do we actually need to know?
Using different strategies for dealing with different audiences.

The closing date is Friday 30 May 2008.

Climate change condensed

Thu, 12 Jun 2008

This course is aimed at union members who want to find out how they can get involved in responding to climate change in the workplace. It covers:

The basic science and impacts of climate change
What the scientists are saying
Carbon footprints and looking at our own lives
Why should we take action?
Social justice and climate change
What will a low carbon world look like?
Strategies for trade unionists. What should the union movement be doing and how should it respond to a low carbon future? How can trade unionists benefit from a low carbon society?

This course is very interactive with videos/presentations and discussion.

The closing date is Friday 30 May 2008.

Introduction to investigating accidents

Wed, 14 May 2008

Target group: Health and safety reps.

This 1-day workshop is designed to help you evaluate your employer's investigative procedures and develop a strategy to improve on these. You will be encouraged to share best practice within your branch to ensure that a consistent and proactive approach is taken in accident investigation.

Union learning rep induction

Tue, 13 May 2008

5-day Union learning rep induction - 13,14,15,27 & 28 May.

Target group: Newly nominated ULRs or those wishing to become ULRs.

This 5-day course aims to equip ULRs to carry out their role effectively. The course covers the role of the ULR, gathering information and interviewing members in confidence, union, government and employer initiatives, funding learning and organising a resource base.

Employment tribunals and advocacy

Thu, 08 May 2008

(2x2-day blocks) 8,9 May & 17,18 June.

Target group: Experienced reps who have responsibility within their branch or groups for handling employment tribunals (ETs).

This 4-day course covers the whole ET process, including applications to ETs and CSABs, timescales, the preparation for hearings, and obtaining legal advice. It also looks at advocacy skills including presentating the case, cross examination and closing the case. Reps will be made aware of the PCS employment law toolkit, and will get the chance to practice their skills on actual case studies. There will also be a visit to an ET hearing.

Handling personal cases

Tue, 03 Jun 2008

3-day course - 3,4 & 5 June.

Target group: Reps who have a specific role in dealing with personal cases.

This 3-day course aims to enable reps to review workplace issues and the types of problems that members experience, develop a systematic approach to handling personal cases and develop practical interviewing and negotiating skills.

Negotiating skills

Tue, 17 Jun 2008

3 day course - 17,18 & 19 June.

Target group: Reps who negotiate.

This 3-day course aims to help you consider best practice, develop planning skills and practise negotiations. You will share your experiences of local negotiations, identify good practice, practise negotiating and develop a negotiation strategy.

Negotiating skills

Wed, 09 Jul 2008

3 day course - 9,10 & 11 July 2008.

Target group: Reps who negotiate.

Handling personal cases

Tue, 24 Jun 2008

3-day course - 24,25 & 26 June 2008.

Target group: Reps who have a specific role in dealing with personal cases.

Union learning rep induction

Fri, 13 Jun 2008

5-day course - 13,20,27 June & 4 and 11 July 2008.

Target group: Newly nominated ULRs or those wishing to become ULRs.

This 5-day course aims to equip ULRs to carry out their role effectively. The course covers the role of the ULR, gathering informaton and interviewing members in confidence, union, government and employer initiatives, funding learning and organising a resource base.

Advanced personal cases

Tue, 01 Jul 2008

3-day course - 1,2 and 3 July 2008.

Target group: Reps who deal with more complicated cases, including grievance and disciplinary, and have completed the 3-day handling personal cases course.

This 3-day course covers misconduct, sick absence and capability issues, as well as giving guidance on legislative provisions. You will learn how to use legal advice and assistance and will get an introduction to settlements and compromise agreements and the role of ACAS. You will also get an introduction to the processes for employment tribunal (ET) and CSAB cases.

Pay negotiating

Mon, 14 Jul 2008

3-day course - 14,15 & 16 July 2008.

Target group: Officers and reps who have responsibility for negotiating pay.

This 3-day course will prepare you to participate in annual pay talks within your employer and give you an understanding of the pay process and how it works. It will explore and expand on the practical skills used in conducting pay talks with the opportunity to practice applying these skills. This course is particularly relevant to small branches that are not part of a larger group structure.

LGBT meet and greet at DWP group conference

Sun, 18 May 2008

The DWP LGBT committee would like to invite all DWP group conference delegates to a meet and greet at Dr Brighton's.

Tackling Discrimination course

Tue, 15 Jul 2008

3 day course for reps that are interested in, or have responsibility for, discrimination or equality issues – this course is also a good follow-on for reps who have taken the handling personal case course

Tackling Discrimination course

Sun, 15 Jun 2008

Organising Seminar

Wed, 18 Jun 2008

Organising Conference for all Norther Ireland reps

Tackling Discrimination course

Thu, 19 Jun 2008

Tackling discrimination test event

Mon, 16 Feb 2009

Going home

Wed, 11 Jun 2008

The route home is always enjoyable.

Amnesty UK trade union conference

Sat, 04 Apr 2009

Following a year-long review which has seen some exciting developments in the Amnesty UK trade union network, we have decided to convene a one-day Conference to celebrate a new phase of Amnesty trade union activism and to set priorities for the period ahead. This event will take place at Nottingham University on Friday 4 April, immediately ahead of the Amnesty UK AGM and Annual Conference, and is open to Amnesty members and trade union affiliates.

Amnesty UK Trade Union Conference

Fri, 04 Apr 2008

Tackling discrimination course - Sue M

Wed, 05 Nov 2008

Commercial Sector Learning Reps Forum

Tue, 02 Sep 2008

Forum to discuss the issues relating to progressing the learning agenda within Commercial Sector

Tackling discrimination james

Wed, 20 Aug 2008

Discrimnation in the workplace

Tue, 04 Nov 2008

19 – 21 February closing date 20 Jan

Contact: Sheila Cooney Regional Learning Officer sheilac@pcs.org.uk

London and south east regional office

Amnesty UK Trade Union Conference

Thu, 19 Jun 2008

Met Police Reps

Wed, 11 Jun 2008

Tackling discrimination course

Wed, 16 Jul 2008

Introduction to PCS course

Tue, 24 Jun 2008

3 day course for reps that are interested in getting moreinvolved in PCS.

Amnesty UK Trade Union Conference

Fri, 04 Apr 2008

Tackling Discrimination Training Course

Tue, 17 Jun 2008

Amnesty UK Trade Union Conference

Wed, 25 Jun 2008

This event will take place at Nottingham University on Friday 4 April, immediately ahead of the Amnesty UK AGM and Annual Conference, and is open to Amnesty members and trade union affiliates.

Amnesty UK Trade Union Conference

Thu, 19 Jun 2008

Amnesty UK Trade Union Conference

Tue, 08 Apr 2008

Amnesty UK conference

Wed, 25 Jun 2008

Welcome to PCS ? an introductory course (London & South East)

Mon, 08 Sep 2008

A 3-day course for new reps or for those members who are interested in becoming more involved in the LSE Region.

closing date for applications 8 August 2008

Handling Personal Cases London & South East Region

Tue, 23 Sep 2008

Get the skills to deal with personal casework at branch and workplace level.

Closing date for applications 22 August 2008

Health & Safety Course London & South East Region

Tue, 16 Sep 2008

2 day basic course for all reps.

Closing date for applications 15 August 2008

Organiser?s Course London & South East Region

Tue, 14 Oct 2008

Gives reps the tools to know their workplaces, identify important issues and get members active.

Closing date for applications 15 Sept 2008

Negotiating Skills Course London & South East Region

Tue, 07 Oct 2008

3 day course for reps involved in negotiations with management as and when problems arise and terms and conditions etc.

Closing date for applications 7 Sept 2008

Branch Treasurer?s Course London & South East Region

Tue, 30 Sep 2008

For reps who have responsibility for branch accounts.

Closing date for applications 28 August 2008

Advanced Personal Cases London & South East Region

Mon, 27 Oct 2008

A three day course for reps who handle more complex personal cases – applicants must have attended the 3 day Handling Personal Cases course.

Closing date for applications 22 Sept 2008

Cake sale

Tue, 09 Sep 2008

Whether it's coffee or chocolate, lemon drizzle or sponge, everyone loves a good cake.

Come along to our lovely cake sale and buy yourself a lovely cake.

Mind reading

Tue, 15 Jul 2008

Find out lots of exciting stuff on this fab course for aspiring mind readers. By the end of the course you will be fully qualified to work at PCS.

Test active events object

Fri, 11 Jul 2008

Lets see if the right one shows?

Amnesty UK Trade Union Conference

Fri, 15 Aug 2008

This event will take place at Nottingham University on Friday 4 April, immediately ahead of the Amnesty UK AGM and Annual Conference, and is open to Amnesty members and trade union affiliates.

Amnesty Conference

Tue, 22 Jul 2008

This event will take place at Nottingham University on Friday 4 April, immediately ahead of the Amnesty UK AGM and Annual Conference, and is open to Amnesty members and trade union affiliates.

Tackling discrimination course - Michael

Tue, 14 Oct 2008

Amnesty UK Trade Union Conference new

Tue, 12 Aug 2008

Effective Interventions & Strategies for Success

Fri, 17 Oct 2008

This seminar is a race equality event. The target audience are members from Asian, African, black Caribbean, etc heritage. The seminar is popular and always over subscribed.

Bring your sunglasses and swimming suits.

Party in the Park

Tue, 22 Jul 2008

You are invited to the spectacular Party In the Park event, which will be showing the one and only Madonna in action.

Efra Newfoundland Dog Conference

Wed, 16 Jul 2008

An event to highlight the plight of Newfoundland dogs working for low pay in the Department for Environment & Rural Affairs.

Tackling discrimination course - Dave

Tue, 14 Oct 2008

Tackling discrimination course - Tom

Tue, 14 Oct 2008

Tackling Discrimination course - Hannah

Thu, 19 Feb 2009

Editorial Course - Pat H

Wed, 20 Aug 2008

3 day course for group editors blah blah blah

Amnesty UK Trade Union Conference - Sharon E

Wed, 08 Oct 2008

This event will take place at Nottingham University on Friday 4 April, immediately ahead of the Amnesty UK AGM and Annual Conference, and is open to Amnesty members and trade union affiliates.

Move On Up course - Pav

Mon, 06 Oct 2008

This lifelong learning course is aimed at Black members who want to develop their supervisory skills

The closing dte is 10 October 2008

Michael's cake sale

Thu, 23 Oct 2008

Bla bal bal

Lots of cakes available!

Graham's boozy day out

Thu, 04 Sep 2008

Day out wandering the city and sampling the many water-holes along the way.

web training after party

Wed, 10 Sep 2008

Web training after party

Web training after party being held for London & South East Prison Service members. This event is also available to Prison Service members outside of the London & South East region however travel & subsistance is not avaible.

Marie's ULR Course

Mon, 08 Sep 2008

This course is for anyone in the North West Region interested in becoming a Union Learning Rep

Marian Mallon

Thu, 02 Oct 2008

This event is for anyone interested in Amnesty International and what it does.

Ian PCS Durham City Committee

Tue, 30 Sep 2008

PCS Northern Committee has introduced a Durham city committeee meeting.

This meeting is open to all PCS reps within the Durham area to discuss local events and issues.

Joan

Sat, 27 Sep 2008

This event is for all members and students working and living in South London.

Commercial sector learning reps forum

Wed, 15 Oct 2008

bla bla bla

Welsh Assembly Government Event

Thu, 18 Sep 2008

A PCS event held in the Welsh Assembly Government offices.

Wales regional committee meeting

Tue, 23 Sep 2008

Quarterly committee meeting.

PCS Wales Pan Equality Event - Dyslexia

Thu, 06 Nov 2008

Scott Quinnell ex Rugby player for Llanelli and Wales, has agreed to speak about his experiences of Dyslexia at the PCS Wales Pan Equality Event on 6th November in Cardiff.

Non Forum members with an interest in this issue are invited to hear the talk from Scott. Please get in touch with Sian Boyles - sianbo@pcs.org.uk if you are interested in attending.

Cricket Match

Wed, 03 Sep 2008

England play South Africa in the last one day international.

PCS Wales LGBT Forum

Fri, 05 Sep 2008

PCS Wales Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender forum meeting

Basic Skills Awareness training

Wed, 03 Sep 2008

Training with Carol Revell to raise awareness of basic skills in the workplace. Includes how to engage management and the installation and use of the CTAD screener tool. Open to all Union Learning Reps (ULRs) who have completed their initial 5 day ULR course.

Tackling discrimination course - Michael!!!!!!!

Wed, 17 Dec 2008

Tackling discrimination course carol

Fri, 24 Oct 2008

Tackling discrimination course!!!!!!!!!!Carmen

Fri, 17 Oct 2008

Tackling discrimination course - Paul

Wed, 17 Dec 2008

1 day course for reps that are interested in, or have responsibility for, discrimination or equality issues – this course is also a good follow-on for reps who have taken the handling personal case course

Tackling discrimination course - Gill

Mon, 20 Oct 2008

Amnesty UK Trade Union Conference - Pam C

Wed, 10 Dec 2008

This event will take place at Nottingham University on Friday 4 April, immediately ahead of the Amnesty UK AGM and Annual Conference, and is open to Amnesty members and trade union affiliates.

Time 10.00 to 16.30
Contact Shane Enright
Email shane.enright@amnesty.org.uk
Website http://www.amnesty.org.uk/tradeunions

Tackling discrimination course - Michael*********************

Thu, 13 Nov 2008

19 – 21 February closing date 20 Jan

Thetford Trees Go Ape

Thu, 25 Dec 2008

Come join in the fun for our Team Building day

Young members booze up

Thu, 23 Oct 2008

The drinks are on Jim!

Advanced personal cases - Nottingham

Wed, 17 Dec 2008

This 3-day course covers misconduct, sick absence and capability issues, as well as giving guidance on legislative provisions.

You will learn how to use legal advice and assistance and will get an introduction to settlements and compromise agreements and the role of ACAS. You will also get an introduction to the processes for employment tribunal (ET) and CSAB cases.

Amnesty International UK Trade Conference - Greg

Sat, 04 Apr 2009

Tackling Discrimination course - Barbara

Tue, 06 Jan 2009

Course summary

Training course taking place in January for reps

Amnesty UK trade union conference Cathy

Sat, 04 Apr 2009

Following a year-long review which has seen some exciting developments in the Amnesty UK trade union network, we have decided to convene a one-day Conference to celebrate a new phase of Amnesty trade union activism and to set priorities for the period ahead. This event will take place at Clapham on Friday 4 April, immediately ahead of the Amnesty UK AGM and Annual Conference, and is open to Amnesty members and trade union affiliates.

Cathy

Fri, 28 Nov 2008