Working for Unions
This course provides an orientation to working in the union movement. It covers union history, the values that underpin unionism and explores the structure of unions and the ways in which working for a union may differ from other working environments. It is designed for staff who are new to working for a union who have little experience of unions.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost N/A
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Identify the values and principles that underpin unionism
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Outline key workplace entitlements fought for and won by unions
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Describe key campaigns led by unions throughout history
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Describe the democratic structures that characterise unions
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Identify the key components of the industrial framework