Union learning representatives
ULR model job description
Union learning representatives (ULRs) in Prospect
will:
- Raise the profile and promote the value of training and development
in the workplace by providing information and advice about a range
of learning initiatives.
- Encourage and support members seeking to review and broaden
their current portfolio of skills, eg by helping individuals to
analyse their learning or training needs.
- Help to identify appropriate training or learning provision,
eg by directing individuals to appropriate sources of advice and
guidance.
- Act as a confidential sounding board for individuals on development
issues, referring them to local branch/section representatives
for further advice as appropriate.
- Work in partnership with the employer to meet individual and
organisational learning and skill needs, eg by ensuring effective
communication of all existing training and learning initiatives
and equal access to them, and identifying and responding to emerging
needs. They will also give feedback on members' views and experiences
of learning provision.
- Raise awareness of learning and training issues in the branch/section,
acting as a link between members and the union about learning
interests and needs. They will raise the profile of training and
development on the bargaining agenda.
- Participate in Prospect's ULR network.
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