GFTU Education in Action 2017 -2018

WINNING IN THE WORKPLACE

WINNER 2016

EA01 Introducing ACAS

1 day

This day event is an ideal introduction for Branch and workplace representatives to the full range of work undertaken by ACAS in all ways. ACAS is a training agency, research organisation and general resource to unions and employers. These roles go alongside its more familiar roles in dispute resolution and arbitration. The GFTU Is delighted that ACAS Officers will be contributing a number of courses this year and be part of others.

Your Hotel, Your union Special diScounted rateS for memberS of affiliated unionS*

Whether for you or your family, your branch or your region, we would love to welcome you to Quorn Grange Hotel. A prestige venue for Trade Unionists to visit for: • Accommodation for reps, officers and visitors. • Conferences, training and meetings. • Restaurant, café, bar and gym.

EA02 Grievance and

Discipline at Work

1 day

Grievance and Disciplinary procedures are much misunderstood by employers and sometimes union members. The authority and content of the ACAS codes are not always appreciated. Using Grievance and Disciplinary procedures well can help a workplace, using them badly can create unnecessary work and ill feeling.

• Flexible spaces to meet your needs. • 9 acres of award winning gardens. • Regular programme events. • Licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies.

EA04 Employment Tribunals 1

There is ample free parking and reliable free wi-fi throughout the Hotel. We are located near to the A6 and A46, only 6 miles from the M1 and M69, and only a short distance from mainline rail stations and international air connections. We have on-site technology kit available to hire, including: digital voting pads, digital cameras and video cameras, public address (P.A.) system, staging and stage lighting. *When booking please quote: GfTUaff / 2017 1

1 day

The role of ACAS in Employment Tribunal applications. This will be a suitable day- school for all trade unionists who may have to consider references to Tribunal. EA05 Advanced Negotiating Techniques Have you been a negotiator with employers for a while? Stuck in your old tricks? Want to learn some new ones? HR and employers are honing their skills against us all the time, this course will consider a range of techniques and share some experiences to improve ours.

EA03 Advanced Dispute

Resolution Techniques

2 day

This is designed for any union rep or full time official who finds themselves frequently managing disputes in one form or another. Informed by extensive experience within the field this course will take an in depth look at the dynamics of disputes and their resolution.

2 day

for further details call us 01509 412167 or visit www.quorngrangehotel.co.uk 88 Wood lane, Quorn, leicestershire le12 8db

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