Introductory Training for Workplace Representatives / Shop Stewards
Who should attend: Shop Stewards & Deputy Shop Stewards
Aims & Objectives of the Intro Training:
- To give Shop Stewards and Deputy Shop Stewards an introduction to the role they have as a union rep with Mandate.
- Understand & utilise the Collective Agreements the union has with companies.
- How to raise a grievance
- How to approach and handle a disciplinary
- How to use legislation for workers rights e.g. Banded Hours
- To share knowledge about the role and to build a network of like minded individuals to enhance workers rights.
Duration:
3 days in Classroom setting
or
4 x 3 hour modules online
Benefits: To increase the capacity and knowledge of union reps so they can be effective in dealing with various workplace issues be they Grievances or Disciplinary procedures.
To increase confidence & capabilities of the union reps in store
Course Content includes:
- Introduction to Mandate Trade Union
- Role of Workplace Rep
- Finding Officials for each area Reps are from
- Structure of Mandate
- Grievances & Disciplinary Procedures
- Understanding the Collective Agreements with Companies
- Understanding Employment Contracts
- Using the Mandate App as a resource
- GDPR / Data Protection
- Role and functions of House Committees
- How to Map a store
- Introduction to Employment Law
- Principles of organising the workplace
- Q & A with a Union Official
