SCOTTISH YOUNG MEMBERS DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND

STIRLING COURT HOTEL, STIRLING UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, 4-6 MARCH 2016

The branch is keen to support and encourage our new young members to come along and find out more about their union and how they can get involved.  It is a great weekend that provides valuable insight in to the union and gives new young members a platform to go back to their branches and get more involved, whilst more experienced members advance their knowledge as they move forward towards eventually leaving the young members.

• For new young members it will include – A Brief History of Trade Unions, How UNISON Works/Structures, The Role of the Young Member’s Officer, Women in Union’s and Organising in Your Workplace.
• For those who have attended in the past there will be separate workshops offered including – Critical Thinking, Planning for a Future in UNISON, Other Branch Roles and Report Writing.
• Then as a whole group there will be a workshop run by our Legal Officer Suzanne Craig introducing Employment Law, plus Effective Lobbying & Campaigning – using the Trade Union Bill as an example to research and learn the journey a Bill takes through parliament and at what stages we as a union can effectively influence it.

The costs will be covered by the branch which includes 2 x nights’ accommodation and all meals.  Travel costs are also covered by the branch as well as incidental expenses.  Places are limited please contact the branch office should you wish to go.