LTB 206/23 – Union Learning Representative’s Networking Event – 1st & 2nd November 2023
No. 206/23
7th August 2023
TO: ALL BRANCHES
Dear Colleague,
Union Learning Representative’s Networking Event – 1st & 2nd November 2023
The purpose of this LTB is to advise Branches that this year’s Union Learning Representative’s (ULR) Networking Event will take place on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd November 2023 at:
Leonardo Hotel Glasgow (formerly Jury’s Inn) 80 Jamaica St, Glasgow G1 4QG
Branches will be aware that ULR legislation provides for networking with other ULRs and organisations that deliver education and training opportunities to our members and representatives.
The event is being held over two days. Registration will commence at 11.30am on 1st November. The event will close at 1.00pm on 2nd November.
A final agenda will be issued in due course but will include:
- Keynote speakers
- Practical workshops to encourage and support learning in the workplace and beyond
- Hearing about latest CWU learning developments
- And a celebration of your collective achievements!
Application Process
Applications should be made by Branch Secretaries via courseadmin@cwu.org with the name and membership number of the ULR who MUST be registered on the OLS as a Role holder.
The closing date for applications is 18th October 2023.
Depending on the number of applicants Branches may be able to send more than one ULR.
Please note that Branches are responsible for delegates travel and authorised expenditure for this event. However, we will be providing lunch on both days.
Accommodation
It is important that Branches book places early at the Leonardo Hotel Glasgow, as they will be holding a number of rooms on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Booking arrangements are as follows:
Bookings can be made via the hotel website by adding the following reference number into the ‘promo code’ section for the discounted rates. The reference number is: LHCWUA011123.
The hotel website can be found using this link: Glasgow Hotels | Hotels in Glasgow City Centre | Leonardo Hotels
Please note that a credit card is required to reserve the room – no charge will be made to your account until you arrive at the hotel, unless you choose to make payment in full at the time of booking.
Accommodation rates: (preferential CWU rates for night of Wednesday 1st only)
Rooms are charged @ £103 single occupancy & £113 double occupancy, bed and breakfast. {Rooms will be held at this rate until 18th October 2023, after which time they will be released and the preferential rate will not be available}.
Release
This event should attract paid release for accredited ULRs working for employers where the CWU is recognised. The event is specifically designed to meet the aims of ULR legislation and is fully supported through the Government Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. The ACAS Code of Practice applies.
Any enquiries regarding this LTB should be addressed to the Equality, Education & Development Department by email to equality&education@cwu.org.
#CWULearn23
Yours sincerely,
Kate Hudson
Head of Equality, Education & Development