GMB Midlands next Mental Health First Aid Course is due to take place on 12th & 13th July 2022 at Regional Office in Nottingham
 Course Title: Health & Safety Refresher Location: Regional Office, Nottingham Dates: 12th & 13th April 2022 This course gives GMB Safety Reps the opportunity to further develop existing skills and knowledge. Focussing on current workplace safety issues, it looks at how we employ a trade union organising approach in order to tackle these effectively. We also take a look at the importance of workplace inspections and revisit our safety reps rights as outlined in the Safety Representative and Safety Committee Regulations 1977. If you wish to attend, please email GMB Midland Education with your membership number.
 Please find below information (in PDF file format) relating to free courses available to GMB members. Apply at: gmb.theskillsnetwork.com 
 This Basic IT Skills for Trade Unionists course is perfect for those who have little or no experience of using computers, but want to learn how to in a relaxed, friendly way. It's being run face to face at East Riding College in Hull, or online at the same time - depending on your availability/location. More info here and contact our regional education department to join.
 Are you a GMB Rep?
GMB Midland & East Coast Region Education Department provides an extensive and comprehensive training programme from the Initial Support Meeting with your Officer, to the Regional Induction Course for newly appointed representatives, right through to TUC Diplomas in Employment Law and Occupational Health & Safety. They also offer a wide variety of refresher courses to our most experienced representatives to bring them in line with up to date legislation.  GMB Midland & East Coast Women's Conference 2021, is on Tuesday 19th October at 10AM This is your opportunity to join other GMB members from across the Midland and East Coast region to discuss the issues facing women at work. The primary focus for this years conference will be on the Menopause and the event will be hosted online. Two of our guest speakers will be representatives from Newson Health – a clinic which specialises in menopause , you may have seen the lead GP Dr Louise Newson speak on Lorraine and in the recent Chanel 4 programme hosted by Davina Mc Call Sex, Myths, and Menopause.( to name but a few programmes) Menopause will effect all assigned female at birth, so together lets 'smash the stigma!'. We also want to hear from as many GMB women as possible on the lead up to the event. That's why we're launching our new women members survey, which you can find by clicking the below. It only take s a few moments to complete and will your union amplify the voices of women at work going forward. We hope you can join us at Women's Conference 2021!
 The country faces an unprecedented challenge as individuals, communities, public services and employers respond to the devastating impact of COVID-19.
The 'Facing change together' offer from WEA Adult Learning is aimed at adults of working age who are at risk of redundancy or who are looking to explore alternative employment options.  Register FREE for TUC Women’s Conference to discuss, debate and learn about wins for women at work and the unfinished agenda of women’s equality
 Please find below details regarding the TUC LGBT+ Conference which will be a virtual, online event this year, with no delegate system, and is open to LGBT+ trade unionists and allies.
Please see the outline below regarding the course we will be running next month.
Course Title: Mental Health Awareness Dates: 12th & 13th June 2018 Location: Regional Office- Nottingham This course focuses on why it is important to raise awareness of mental health issues and how people with mental health issues are discriminated against. It will also cover aspects of disability discrimination Law and the role that GMB Workplace Representatives can play in building a supportive workplace. The course is open to GMB Workplace Representatives in the Midland and East Coast Region Email: Education Midlands if you wish to attend |
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