With AGM season ratcheting up a gear and with the looming deadline for National Conference motions, the Skills Academy would like to remind you of its Lunch and Learn recording from January 2023 which provides a useful overview of how to craft motions and navigate the submission process. It is available here.
“An important instrument in the toolkit of union democracy is the accurate use of motions which can be both progressive and significant in outcome,” commented Fiona Dunne, Director of Membership Training and Development.
“The first step in the motion process is to decide what needs to be achieved, who can help deliver it and what might be the likely impact if this change is implemented. The session has been shared online, so take some time to watch it.” she continued.
The Lunch and Learn series are an ongoing webinar programme hosted by the Fórsa Skills Academy which aims to give members the knowledge to support them as a union member or representative. It’s a supplement to the broader range of training programmes offered by the union.
“A playlist of previous virtual sessions can be accessed on YouTube. As well as tackling the minutia of union democracy, other topics have included improving your CV and nailing job interviews, public speaking, menopause health and digital trade unionism,” said Fiona.
As always if you have any specific training requirements for you, your colleagues, workplace, or branch, please don’t hesitate to contact the union at skillsacademy@forsa.ie. Check out the Skills Academy channel here.
UPCOMING TRAINING FROM FÓRSA SKILLS ACADEMY
February
You still have time to register NOW for Foundational Workplace Representatives Training in Sligo – three consecutive days – Tuesday 27th – Thursday 29th February. This is aimed at new Workplace Representatives!
The next Lunch and Learn Session on Friday, 23rd February will be on the topic of Job Evaluation schemes. You can register here.
March
Expanded Workplace Reps Training – Wednesday 6th – Thursday 7th March – Cork.
The link to register for Fórsa 101 on Wednesday 13th March, will be sent out next week to Training Officers/Secretaries and Chairs to circulate. This is an online information session for all new members.
Foundational Workplace Reps Training – Tuesday 26th – Thursday 28th March – South East (Wexford)
Branch Chairs and Secretaries Training – Tuesday 26th March – Dublin
Branch Treasurers Training – Thursday 28th March – Dublin
There’s never been a better time to join a union, and it’s never been easier. Join Fórsa today.
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