The final report is available for download, please click below. The report includes, lessons learned from the project, the final evaluation of the project and case studies, enjoy!
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Unionlearn South Eastern Regional TUC conference
Saturday 12 March 2011
10:30am – 15:00pm
Congress House, Great Russell Street, London
What are the implications of climate change? For work? For jobs? For skills?
What does this mean for our way of life, trade unions and our communities?
What can trade unions and communities do?
This conference is for union activists and community organisations in London, southern and eastern regions who are interested in the skills implications of climate change and what it means for the workplace, communities, trade unions and economic recovery.
The conference will have a workshop based format and will take a practical approach to what trade unions and partner organisations can do to help address the biggest questions of our age.
To register for this FREE event, please contact Stuart Barber on sbarber@tuc.org.uk or 020 7467 1397.
Programme:
10:30 Registration
11:00 Opening session
11:15 Workshops session 1
12:45 Lunch
13:15 Workshops session 2
14:45 Closing Session
15:00 Ends
Workshop outlines:
The following workshops will be held from 11am to 12:30pm and repeated at 13:15pm to 14:45pm.
1.Getting to grips with the science and persuading others
Facilitator: Tim Baster (Climate Outreach and Information Network)
This workshop will help us get up to speed on the basics of climate change science and then through highly interactive and fun activities will explore the challenges of communicating on climate change issues. There will be lots of practical examples and exercises through how to raise the issue, how to tackle denial, how to respond to arguments like ‘it is nothing to do with me’ and ‘we can’t do anything’. The workshop finishes with a discussion on how we can take the key messages back to trade unions and into communities.
2. Getting started as a green rep: What has climate change got to do with unions?
Facilitators: Frances Robertson (South West TUC Green Workplaces Project) and Philip Pearson (Senior Policy Officer, TUC)
This workshop is aimed at activists new to greening their workplace. Working together, and in groups, we will explore the age old challenge: “What’s climate change got to do with unions?” This session will give us the chance to discuss what we think the role of a union green rep in a modern workplace could be and explore what union green reps need in order to be effective in their role.
3. Building participation in GreenWorkplaces
Facilitators: Sarah Pearce (GreenWorkplaces project leader, TUC), Sarah Lewis (UNISON branch secretary at Great Ormond Street Hospital, TUC Green Workplace)
Convincing employers to make any real change in their strategic thinking is possible only if union members and colleagues are supportive. Working together, and in groups, this workshop will explore ways to raise awareness of climate change issues at work and examine the barriers to employee active participation in greening the workplace initiatives. We will explore what could work to break down these barriers and how we can persuade management that unions have a role to play. This workshop is also an opportunity to find out how you can get active and join the TUC’s GreenWorkplaces Network.
4. Pressing for jobs and employability in the green economy
Chair: Graham Petersen (Universities and College Union Green Jobs Project)
Speaker: Hanna Thomas (Otesha Project, Tower Hamlets), Graham Petersen (Universities and College Union Green Jobs Project)
This workshop will explore emerging ideas and projects to skill workers and communities for jobs in the low carbon economy. Borrowing from the inspirational “Apollo movement” in California, this workshop will also explore how both campaigning and collaborative activity with a range of partners in the community could help to create training opportunities including apprenticeships in areas such as low carbon construction and retrofit programmes.
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The 2011 South West TUC Union Rep Awards – Nominations are now open.
Do you know a union representative who has made a big difference in their workplace?
Are you a representative who has gone the extra mile to improve the working lives of your members?
Visit http://www.tuc.org.uk/the_tuc/tuc-19163-f0.cfm?regional=8 to see how to make your award nominations.
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The TUC has launched a new network for union green activists. Membership is free and allows you access to:
Practical resources for green activists – training resources for environmental courses and workplace activities, checklists to help you conduct environmental audits of your workplace; a model joint environmental agreement, factsheets, advice and tips on how to green your workplace and also tips on how to go green at home and save money.
The TUC GreenWorkplaces Project will be building up a library of new resources over the coming months based on the feedback we get from you.
Events – keep up to date with union and community based environmental events and training courses in your area. If you are organising an event, let us know.
Case studies – read the stories from union members and reps who’ve been taking action in their workplace.
Tell us you story! – send in your own story! We need to build a catalogue of successful case studies to argue the case for statutory time off for green reps to perform your union role and get access to the training you need.
News – Be first to get news and updates.
Help us to help you! By joining the network, you can help us build a much clearer picture of exactly where our green reps work and the challenges you take on. You can help us to identify the best places to put on training courses, exchange ideas and share best practice and let us know which resources you need the most. Only with hard facts at our fingertips can we lobby for more workplace rights.
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The Green Workplaces project is putting togeter a series of workplace workshops and plays about the project and energy awareness raising. We are hoping to run several workshops across the region and we are looking for workplaces that are willing to host the play/workshop in a lunch break to a large number of employees.
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Date |
Venue |
Time |
Area |
Contact Please email the contact for each event if you would like to attend and for directions |
| 3rd March | CREATE | 12 – 1 | Bristol | helen.hooper@bristol.gov.uk |
| 4th March | University of the West of England | 11-12
1-2 |
Bristol | Andy.Elson@uwe.ac.uk |
| 8th March | Whitfields Community mental health farm | 3.30 – 4.30 | Dorchester | Paul.Smart@dorset-pct.nhs.uk |
| 9th March | South Somerset Council | 11.00 – 12.00 | Yeovil | Keith.Wheaton-Green@SouthSomerset.Gov.Uk |
| White Horse TUC | 7.30 | Trowbridge | carolevallelly@live.co.uk | |
| 10th March | University of Gloucestershire | 2:15 – 3:15 | Gloucester | aradford@glos.ac.uk |
| 11th March | Gloucester Guildhall | 10 – 11 | Gloucester | Alex.cooke@gloucester.gov.uk or Stephen.mcdonnell@gloucester.gov.uk |
| Gloucester Library | 2 – 3 | Gloucester | Peter.clark@gloucestershire.gov.uk |
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A big thank you to all who attended the Water workshop at Wessexs Water on 27th January. It was a very useful and informative event and I am sure you had a lot to go away with and implement in your respective workplaces. For those of you who need a reminder or could not attend, please find the presentations below.
John Henry Looney Presentation TUC 27 Jan 2011
Ripple Effect – TUC workshop 27 Jan 2011_cs
I have also uploaded the water audit sheet, this is one of the first steps to managing water useage in your building, knowing where it is coming from and making sure your are getting billed correctly.
Water saving in your workplace – checklist
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Thank you to all that atteneded and took part in the Cut Carbon Not Jobs workshops last week, I have attached the presentations below for reference. Keith has said that he is happy to help those that attended with any questions they may have afterwards so do get in contact with myself bcallinan@tuc.org.uk or Keith keith.wheaton-green@southsomerset.gov.uk.
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Haydn Young – behaviour change presentation
Jonathon Porritt – Unfortunatly speaks off the cuff and so we do not have copies of his speech, we are trying to upload a video however.
Frances O’Grady – copy of Frances speech
Phil Hammant – J and S
Sally Childs -NHS Dorset
Wayne Walters - HMP Guys Marsh
Kevin Maggs – A and P
Piere Fox – AWP
Martin Roberts – Princess Theatre – Helping Live Venues
Hadyn Young -
Tim Wye – Travel planning presentation
Keith Hatch and Marian Mann – Effective communication and negotiation at work
Resource use efficiency – Jenni Donato presentation
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You can become more aware of environmental issues in your workplace
Bristol – 8th February 2011 @ Unison offices Bristol
At a time when climate change is a growing concern and workplaces are under increasing financial constraints these sessions will offer practical solutions that can really make a difference to your workplace. The South West TUCs Green Workplaces Project has been working with trade unions members and employers for the last two years to promote employee engagement as a way to “green” the workplace.
The Projects next workshops will be lead by Keith Wheaton-Green, an environmental consultant and Climate Change Officer at South Somerset District Council. Keith has been working on renewable energy projects and ways to engage employees on workplace energy saving for a number of years and will share his knowledge and practical experience. The workshops will be a mix of presentations, group work and advice.
All attendees will receive information to take away with them about different low energy systems available as well as other whys to reduce your carbon footprint at home and at work.
Topics covered:
Download the poster below to spread the word
For more information and a registration form please email Beth bcallinan@tuc.org.uk
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You can become more aware of environmental issues in your workplace
Swindon – 10th February 2011
Held at the fabulous STEAM muesum in Swindon. STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway works.
The Museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway – ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’ – a railway network that, through the pioneering vision and genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was regarded as the most advanced in the world. This is a perfect location for meetings, centrally located and you can have a tour around the museum after your mornings energy awareness course.
At a time when climate change is a growing concern and workplaces are under increasing financial constraints these sessions will offer practical solutions that can really make a difference to your workplace. The South West TUCs Green Workplaces Project has been working with trade unions members and employers for the last two years to promote employee engagement as a way to “green” the workplace.
The Projects next workshops will be lead by Keith Wheaton-Green, an environmental consultant and Climate Change Officer at South Somerset District Council. Keith has been working on renewable energy projects and ways to engage employees on workplace energy saving for a number of years and will share his knowledge and practical experience. The workshops will be a mix of presentations, group work and advice.
All attendees will receive information to take away with them about different low energy systems available as well as other whys to reduce your carbon footprint at home and at work.
Topics covered:
Download the poster below to spread the word
For more information and a registration form please email Beth bcallinan@tuc.org.uk
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