EC Meeting Papers July 2018

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Skilling and Organising Workplace Reps A union’s Workplace Representatives (or Shop Stewards) are its backbone, and the first line of contact between the union and its members. Having well-trained, well-educated and highly motivated Reps dramatically strengthens the power, influence and efficacy of a union. It makes organising and recruitment possible, while at the same time permitting Reps to develop their own skills and interests – upskilling themselves while adding value to the union. The GFTU has, therefore, chosen to put Reps training and education as one of the cornerstones of its 2018-19 programme.