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Fair Work in Practice - UNISON Case Study: Respect
Scottish Union Learning has been working closely with unions across Scottish Apprenticeships to develop apprenticeship standards and frameworks, to progress apprenticeship opportunities with employers and to support Apprentices in their workplaces.
This is the second in a series of five apprenticeship case studies from a range of unions working in different sectors. Each case study will focus on a specific Fair Work dimension in practice, although the Fair Work dimensions do not stand in isolation from each other.
Respect
"Fair Work is work in which people are respected and treated respectfully, whatever their role and status." Fair Work Framework 2016UNISON: A Local Authority Case Study
by Kevin Duguid, UNISON
As part of Fair Work, it is essential that people are respected and treated respectfully, whatever their role and status within the workplace is – and this includes apprentices.
Mutual respect is an important aspect of everyday social exchanges and is a crucial element of relationships in the workplace, where a large proportion of our life is spent.
Fair Work in Practice - RMT Case Study: Security
Scottish Union Learning has been working closely with unions across Scottish Apprenticeships to develop apprenticeship standards and frameworks, to progress apprenticeship opportunities with employers and to support Apprentices in their workplaces.
This is the first in a series of five apprenticeship case studies from a range of unions working in different sectors. Each case study will focus on a specific Fair Work dimension in practice, although the Fair Work dimensions do not stand in isolation from each other.
Security
"Security of employment, work and income are important foundations of a successful life." Fair Work Framework 2016RMT: A Maritime Industry Case Study
by Dan Henderson, RMT
CalMac Ferries are the largest ferry operator in the UK and deliver lifeline services to the Clyde and Hebridean islands off the west coast of Scotland. They have over 1,700 employees, both ashore and onboard. RMT and CalMac have worked very closely, over a number of years, to utilise the Maritime Occupations Framework to deliver high quality Modern Apprenticeships in partnership with City of Glasgow College.
Open University microcredentials case study published
As part of our combined responses to the COVID19 pandemic, Scottish Union Learning has worked with trade unions and the Open University in Scotland to support union learners in accessing the new suite of Open University Microcredentials.
Partnership opens up union learning opportunities
The virtual signing of the Memorandum will take place at the Scottish Union Learning STUC Congress Fringe Event, STUC & The Open University in Scotland: Organising learning for a fairer future.
Citizen Literacy - New Phonics App
There are over six million people of working age in the UK who struggle with their reading and writing skills – about 15 percent of the population. Citizen Literacy has developed an innovative phonics app to help adults learn to read and write, which is supported by tutor resources and materials.
Lessons 1 to 5 are now available on Google Play and the Apple App Store The lessons include voice and handwriting recognition exercises, and video clips highlighting useful hints and tips about how to improve literacy skills.
Please visit our Test and Feedback page where you will find more information about how to use the app and tutor resources to support adult learners in the workplace.
We would be grateful if you could share these links with your members and wider networks.
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