Education for Action

Educational

Principles

Functional

Skills

Foundation

Skills

120 Years of GFTU History, Yesterday Informing Today Date: 30 March 2019 Location: Manchester Mechanics Institute

rights, campaigning in different forms, politics media and economics as well as looking at what happens internationally! The weekend has been organised by young people for young people, a few years ago the GFTU recognised that something different was needed to attract young people into the movement, something that didn’t revolve around motions and formal conferences as that can be daunting for any first time attendee! But something that was welcoming, educational and enjoyable. The young members development weekend is designed to encourage young people to be active in the movement give them the confidence and the tools to do so whilst validating their knowledge and experiences. This popular weekend event, aimed at young activists brings trade unionism alive. Issues are looked at, and discussed, in a friendly, open and engaging manner; and range from young workers’ rights to ‘debunking’ economics, and the power and importance of organising in the workplace and the wider community. Those interested in unions, or thinking about joining, are as welcome as activists who are keen to hone their skills and understanding, and to get more involved. All transport and accommodation costs are met in order to encourage the widest possible participation, regardless of means. Applications for the 2019 Festival should be made through your own union and submitted by March 2019. BGCM Date: 19 - 21 May 2019 Location: Quorn Grange Hotel The Biennial General Council Meeting, held over a weekend at our newly expanded Quorn Grange centre, is the Federation’s supreme decision making body, deciding upon our policies and priorities for the coming period. It is also a chance for our affiliates to showcase their achievements, share best practice and discuss ideas. The deadline for motions to be discussed is January 2019, so make sure your affiliated union has its say in shaping the future of the GFTU!

Advanced

Skills

A special event with leading labour movement historians and trade unionists looking at the hidden history of the GFTU.

GFTU Young Members Development Weekend

Arts & Culture

Date: 22 - 24 November 2019 Location: Quorn Grange Hotel

The weekend sees the picturesque Quorn Grange hotel located in Quorn, Loughborough open its doors to young trade unionists for an event full of inspiration, opportunity, education and networking, a real chance for young members across the movement to develop their skills, extend their knowledge and create links with other trade unions. The weekend is suitable for members from all of the affiliates, from those who are fairly new members who want to find out a bit more, to those who are more experienced and active in their union and those who want to connect with other young members and fill in gaps to their knowledge. This is an annual event and each year we have success stories of members coming along to dip their toes into the relatively unknown world of trade unions and leaving hungry to be actively involved in their union whether in their workplace, region or nationally. In previous years we’ve had members attend the event, which has started them on a journey that has seen them progress into paid trade union officials. It’s a weekend where members can meet others like them from different unions, share their experiences, realise they aren’t alone in facing the issues they do at work and understand that collectively they are stronger not only to make a difference in their jobs but actually within the trade union movement too. The event covers everything from introducing trade unions, the history of the movement, employment

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