GFTU Education in Action 2017 -2018

CAMPAIGNING AND COMMUNITY

Campaigning in a rush can be scatter gun and the word community can mean many things. All unions campaign and all unions want public support for their concerns and close community involvement. These two schools seek to introduce new concepts and understanding into both subjects.

EA47 Campaigning

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Looking at some international and British examples this course is suitable for all trade unionists whether working full time or not and whether local or national. It seeks to share practice across the unions and look at some really successful work. It seeks to unpack and revise some established concepts around campaigning and what is and what isn’t effective. Community work and development have long histories in Britain and lots of different theories and underpinning ideas. Drawing on these traditions community leaders and professionals will demonstrate how a better understanding of the word community can greatly benefit union’s in their wider campaigning and public relations. EA48 What is Community?

EA49 Persuading People, the Psychology of Change

Why should members and the public support our demands and our work and our campaigns? Perhaps unions have given insufficient attention to the real dynamics and influence of psychology on people. This course to be held at Northern College near Barnsley will examine the issues and shed new light on ways of campaigning and organising.

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