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.
Building Supervisor, Limavady Nursery School
"It’s given me a wider perspective on how things work in other Board areas "
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Quality Assurance Officer, Musgrave Hospital, Belfast
"I never thought I’d be able to get up in front of people "
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Classroom Assistant, Sunnylands Primary School, Carrickfergus
"I’d recommend this course to anyone working in early years – if I can do it anyone can.
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Community Carer, Moneydarragh Flexi Care
"Learning as an adult was a totally different experience and I loved it "
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Cleaning Playground Supervisor, St Malachy’s College, Belfast
"It really gives you a sense of how much support is behind you if you need it, you are not on your own "
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Care Assistant, Loch Cuan Residential Home. UCHT Branch
"We covered all the basics plus decimals, measurements, fractions, percentages and ratio. "
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Community Care Worker, Ulster Community Hospital
"It was something I did for myself "
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Mental Health Care Assistant, Homefirst
"I’m not scared to speak out now whereas before I would have sat back and said nothing and of course then nothing would change "
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Health Care Support Worker, Royal Victoria Hospital
"I really enjoyed the Openings programmes, they got me back into the way of studying and I’ve since encouraged my friend to start one "
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Support Services Assistant and Clerical Officer, Downshire Hospital
"The Return to Learn course was a very fun learning environment "
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