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The purpose of this course is to assist both the CWU Branch Secretary and the Chair to plan and deliver a successful AGM. The Union’s rule book lays down some criteria that must be followed when holding and AGM and this will be referred to during the course.
The CWU is Ireland's premier union for the postal, telecommunications and call centre sectors and has a proven track record in representing members' interests. To do this we need well trained Union Representatives.
This course, My Role as a Union Representative, is an important step in gaining an understanding of your role, how you fit into the union structure and the supports that are available to you.
This is an essential course for any new Representative or Activist in the union.
This course has been designed to guide you on how CWU Biennial Delegate Conference (BDC) operates, which includes the lead up to conference and the running order of conference. It will help you to understand the purpose of conference and will give you a clear understanding of motions and union rules. You will also become aware of the democratic structures of the Union by understanding what is expected when voting and how debates should be conducted.
In this course, we will examine the purpose and various types of meetings that take place in a Union setting either informal or formal.
We will also examine how to organise an effective meeting from planning, running, review and follow up on action points.
We will see how standing orders work as well as how to take clear and concise minutes.
This course gives a brief overview of Industrial Relations. It will help Union Representatives at all levels to better understand the industrial relations system in Ireland, including the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court.
Mandate has a proven track record in representing members' interests. To do this we need well trained Union Representatives.
This course, My Role as a Union Representative, is an important step in gaining an understanding of your role, how you fit into the union structure and the supports that are available to you.
This is an essential course for any new Representative or Activist in the union.
The course has been designed to guide you
on Mandate’s Conference Management and on understanding the Running of the conferences.
It will help you to understand the purpose and process of the Conference and by
the end of it, you should be able to understand the various aspects of Motions
and Alterations to Union Rules. You will also aware of the democratic structures of the Union. We will look at how a Motion should be worded and you will be
made aware of who you address the motion to. Finally, the course will help you
to understand what is expected when voting and how debates should be conducted.
Completion of the course is an important step in gaining an understanding of how you can effectively recruit and organise members and the supports that are available to you.
This is an essential course for trade union activists/representatives. It may also be useful for you to complete the course 'Your Union and You' which gives an overview of the advantages of being a member of a trade union, so that you can explain these benefits to your colleagues and potential members.
This short online course on the General Data Regulations (GDPR) 2018 aims to support our Workplace Representatives and give you an awareness of the responsibilities, which are now associated with the processing of personal sensitive data. By the end of the course, you will have a general awareness about how the legislation may impact on your role as a Workplace Representative, the rights of individuals with regards their personal data and the responsibilities of Data Controllers in relation to the processing. You will also learn the rights of accessing data, destruction of data, retention and complying with legislation in regards data breaches.
You must complete 100% of the course to receive the certification.
Course information and FAQs
Taking Action is an important step in gaining an understanding of Trade Unions and how you can participate in union activities
This course has been designed specifically for union members who wish to become more active in their union.
Hello and welcome to our course on Climate Justice!
I’m sure by now, you are all well aware of the climate crisis. However, what may be less known is the impact it is going to have on human life.
This course aims to illustrate the physical, political and economic consequences of our failed action and how it disproportionately falls on those already most vulnerable. We then examine the concept of a just transition which was popularised and led by the International labour movement and Ireland’s ambition in moving from the biggest polluter to a leader in climate action.
Finally, this is a constructive topic and includes advice on how we can each do our bit to minimise the global crisis. It covers a broad range of tips so regardless of your lifestyle, or time, there is something for everyone!
Your Union and You is an important step in gaining an understanding of Trade Unions and their relevance for members.
This course has been designed specifically for CWU members in the Postal, Courier, Call Centre and Telecoms sectors and introduces you to your union the Communications Workers' Union.
The CWU has over 14,000 members and is the premier union for the communications sector.
Welcome to our course Understanding Political Economy, designed as a brief overview of a complex and essential topic. We believe that understanding how the economy works is essential knowledge for any trade union activist.
The purpose of this course is to
create a greater awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace and its impact
on members. We will also focus on what members should do if they are confronted
with this issue as well as the supports available to them.
Understanding Trade Unions is an important step in gaining an insight into the Trade Union movement, its purpose and its relevance for members.
This course has been designed specifically for new and non-members so that they get a better understanding of how trade unions work.
With
many being isolated at home it can be difficult to stay in touch with family
and friends. It is very important for us to be able to maintain social contact
and in this course, we are going to show you how to use Skype. We will tell you
how to download Skype and how to make the most of it.
This is a beginner's course so we will only be using the basic functions of Skype that are free to users.
Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing platform that members can use for virtual meetings using video, audio, or both.
Members can also use Zoom to stay in touch with family and friends in groups or for one on one get-togethers. In this course, we are going to show you how to use Zoom for meeting purposes. We will tell you how to download Zoom and how to make the most of it.
This is a beginner's course so we will only be using the basic functions of Zoom.
Microsoft Word is the world's most used word processing software and with the practical everyday examples provided in the course, learners will have a good understanding of the key functions of this essential IT program.
Being able to use spreadsheets, as well as analyse data is an essential IT skill to have. Microsoft Excel enables users to create charts and graphs to present data in compelling ways. Learners can also create spreadsheets from templates and use formulas to perform calculations on data.
Microsoft PowerPoint is presentation software that enables the user to create clear and professional slide show presentations. This course will take the learners through the basics of creating a PowerPoint Presentation as well as design and information layout.
Welcome to this course on Microsoft Teams which facilitates remote working.
This course will take you through the basics of how to use Teams such as messaging, video and audio calls, sharing files and other functions.
This short training course will introduce you to Microsoft OneDrive; a cloud storage space that can be accessed online and allows users to store and protect files.
Welcome to Module 1 of the Microsoft Teams course specially designed by FSU. This course is for Sector Committee members.
Welcome to Module 2 of the FSU Microsoft Teams Course. This course is for FSU Sector Committee Members. Please make sure you have completed Module 1 before you attempt Module 2.
This course is for FSU staff who have completed modules 1 and 2 of Microsoft Teams and who want to learn about some of the finer features.
This short course will instruct you on how to create a new requisition for payment of an invoice
Welcome to Module 1 of the Microsoft Teams course designed by FSU. This course is for FSU staff only.
Welcome to Module 2 of the FSU Microsoft Teams Course. This course is for FSU Staff. Please make sure you have completed Module 1 before you attempt Module 2.