These are the learning stories and experiences of UNISON members in Northern Ireland. Learning is not only changing peoples's lives, it is also rapidly strengthening UNISON's collective power in the workplace too. As the UK's largest union, UNISON is leading the way in putting learning firmly at the heart of our agenda.
Medical Assistant, Craigavon Hospital
"I believe that I went for and got that job because of Return to Learn
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Catering Assistant, Foyle
"It was a real stepping stone, it made me determined to do something "
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Nursing Auxiliary, Belfast City Hospital
"It was good to meet people from other hospitals and hear about their experiences "
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Administrative Assistant - Causeway Trust
"My advice to anyone considering going back to learning is to just take that first step "
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Caretaker, St Marks Primary School, Dunmurry
"I liked the fact that I could get a qualification but really didn’t know what to expect. "
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Nursing Auxiliary, Royal Maternity Hospital, Belfast
"UNISON has provided me with so much of my learning over the years "
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Day Care Worker, Suffolk Day Centre, Belfast
"I felt that my opinion was valued, people listened "
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Community Support Worker, Learning Disabilities. South & East Belfast Trust
"It was that enjoyable that I don’t think I realised the hard work I was doing until afterwards.
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Catering Assistant, University of Ulster
"This was a chance to go back to learning, but with other adults who were like me "
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Nursing Auxiliary, Stewart Memorial Nursing Home, Bangor
" For me learning really opens up the world to you. "
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