The advanced courses that you will undertake are consistent with the approach and teaching methods used in our Induction Programme. A feature of which, is to develop your communication skills, as this is vital to growing the GMB membership in your workplace. However as with most things in life, you need to keep practising your skills.
We would ask your assistance in ensuring your commitment to the training courses, by responding to any communication you receive, as quickly as possible.
In the Education Department, you can rely on our support and whilst we can create the opportunity for you to develop, the desire has to come from you.
Our overall aim is to help you maximise your potential as a GMB. Representative and we hope you enjoy these courses.
If we can improve any of the services provided, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Alfie Jones & Ken Lowe
Regional Education Officers
Regional Office
Columbus Quay, Riverside Drive
Liverpool, L3 4GB
Tel: 0151 727 0077 Fax: 0151 728 2929
Email: enquiries.northwest@gmb.org.uk
Web: www.gmbnorthwest.com
Cheadle Office / Simpsons Solicitors
Thorne House
Cheadle Hulme
Stockport
Cheshire SK8 7AB
Tel: 0161 485 6030
Holywood Office
Victoria House
1A Victoria Road
Holywood
Northern Ireland
BT18 9BA
Tel: 02890 393 340
Fax: 02890 427 360
Oldham Office covering Oldham and Stockport
108 Union Street,
Oldham,
Lancashire OL1 1DU
Tel: 0161 627 3062
Fax: 0161 222 1039
Preston Office
The Textile Centre
6 Sedgwick Street
Preston PR1 1TP
Tel: 01772 555 879
Fax: 01772 253 415
GMB Advanced Courses for 2016
Branch Development
Holywood (3 days) 25 to 27 January
Cheadle (2 days) 15 & 16 August
Liverpool (2 days) 24 & 25 October
Bullying & Harassment – 2 Days
Liverpool 14 & 15 April
Holywood 6 & 7 June
Cheadle 11 & 12 July
Preston 3 & 4 October
Congress Explained – 1 Day
Liverpool – 18 January
Employment Law – 2 Days
Cheadle 16 & 17 June
Liverpool 13 & 14 October
Grievance & Disciplinary – 2 Days
Cheadle 17 & 17 June
Liverpool 13 & 14 October
Holywood 27 & 28 June
Preston 8 & 9 August
Health & Safety /Risk Assessment – 5 Days
Cheadle 7 to 11 March
Liverpool 14 to 18 March
Holywood 1 to 5 August
Mental Health Awareness – 1 Day
Liverpool dates TBC
Pensions – 2 Days
Cheadle - 18 & 19 April
Liverpool – 22 & 23 August
Introduction to Politics – 2 Days
Liverpool dates TBC
To book your place please contact the Education Department at regional office on 0151 728-2905 or email your name/address/workplace/contact number and course venue to education@gmbnorthwest.co.uk