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Scottish Union Learning Launch

Over the last few years, the STUC has been working towards the development of a new structure to produce a step change in union led learning in Scotland. The launch of Scottish Union Learning took place on 12th May in the Glasgow City Chambers.

Sally Magnusson hosted the event which was attended by Union Learning Reps, trade union officials, MSPs, Glasgow Councillors and partners. Presentations were made by STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith, Wendy Alexander MSP, Community ULR Audrey McJimpsey and First ScotRail Managing Director Mary Dickson. A short play on the history of trade union led lifelong learning in Scotland was performed by STAG and a video presentation on union learning was also shown. Click here to watch videos of the day.

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning Fiona Hyslop MSP, UNISON ULR Jeanette McQuiston and Unionlearn Director Liz Smith also made an address at the event.

Scottish Union Learning is run by unions for unions. A Scottish Union Learning Board governs the new structure by agreeing and monitoring its business, operational and financial plans. Accountable to the STUC General Council, the Board consists of 12 appointed union representatives. The Board is supported by a Scottish Union Advisory Group and a Partners Forum.

The General Council has appointed Anne Douglas (Prospect) as the Chairperson. Other Board members are Harry Donaldson (GMB); Joy Dunn (PCS); Jenny Duncan (Young Workers Rep); Fiona Smith (UNISON); Agnes Tolmie (Unite: Amicus Section); Simon Macaulay (EIS); Harry Frew (UCATT); Kevin Lindsay (ASLEF); and Lyndon Peach (Community). STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith is an ex-officio member and the TUC’s nominee is Liz Rees, Head of Trade Union Education. The Scottish Government has appointed Rosemary Winter-Scott as an observer to the Board.

For more information on the launch of Scottish Union Learning, contact:
Ann Garscadden
Admin Officer
Scottish Union Learning
333 Woodlands Road
Glasgow, G3 6NG
Tel: 0141 337 8134
Fax: 0141 337 8101
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