The first issue of the TUC’s online newsletter on environmental issues is available now, click here to view. It will be published monthly, rounding up stories on environment, energy and climate, as they impact on work, your workplace and the economy.
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Damage done to the environment by past and present carbon emissions is forcing companies to think about adapting their products and services to a changing climate, but few have considered what such a dramatic change in the UK’s weather will mean for their staff and the jobs that they do, says the TUC in a report. Click here to see the full release
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Bristol 10.15-12.30 Wed 3rd June Create Centre, Smeaton Rd
Dorchester 10.15-12.30 Wed 10th June West Dorset District Council
Gloucester 10.15-12.30 Thurs 11th June Gloucester City Council
Exeter 10.15-12.30 Tues 16th June PCS, Bartholomew Street
Taunton 10.15-12.30 Wed 17th June UNISON, The Crescent
Swindon 10.15-12.30 Wed 24th June New College, Queen’s Drive
St Austell 13.45-16.00 Tues 30th June U-Net Learning Centre
The South West TUC’s Green Workplaces project is planning a series of half day workshops in June for green reps, union reps and union members interested in developing and promoting environmental change in the workplace through their trade unions. Come along and find out about the South West TUC’s green workplaces project and how it might be able to support you. Take the opportunity to network, exchange ideas, develop action and discuss issues with other union members and workplaces. All sessions are free to attend, click the link here June Workshop Form for further information and a registration form.
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A workshop from the TUC, in partnership with Global Action Plan, on workplace travel plans and greening the workplace. This event is for green reps, union reps and union members. The workshop is free to attend and lunch will be provided.
The workshop will cover the following topics:
• Workplace travel plan concept, organisational benefits and role in greening the workplace
• Commuting travel plans
• Collecting data
• Creating and implementing a travel plan
• Physical measures and behavioural change, including motivation and incentives
• Co-ordination and the role of Green Reps in delivery
To register complete the slip on the registration-form or email the required details from the form to amoss@tuc.org.uk by Thursday 14th May. Please notes places at this workshop may be limited.
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