UNISON Ulearn Northern Ireland

Targeted at: Members interested in International Solidarity who may not see themselves as union activists but would want to work with the union in this area. Duration: 1 day

What You and Your Union Can Gain From The Course?
* Find out why UNISON is involved in International Activity.
We take for granted the right to be a member of a trade union. Trade Unions in many parts of the world risk intimidation and even death for active membership in Solidarity - joining together with others who share a common interest the very basis of trade unionism, and it should not stop at national borders.

Key Areas For You As A Participant
* Why UNISON is involved in Solidarity.
* What we can do to help, support and promote these organisations as individuals, in the branch and as a Region
- Cuba
- Palestine
- South Africa

Course Tutor:
Nick Crook, UNISON International Officer
Neil Alldred, ICTU

Date: Wednesday 9th April 2008
Location: UNISON Office, Belfast