In this talk we will highlight the key role that unions play in providing access to learning and skills to adults in their working lives and beyond.  Sarah, Stevie and Jenny will share some examples where access to learning for personal and professional development (e.g. within health and social care) has a positive impact to individuals, families, workplaces and the wider community, where lifelong learning is vital at any age. 

Sarah Hayes– Head of Learning and Organising Services, UNISON, the UK’s largest union, representing more than 1.3 million members who work in public services and utilities. Sarah leads the UNISON College, which provides learning opportunities for all members across the union. 

Stevie Milward is a Workforce Learning Development Organiser within UNISON and organises learning across the UK. 

Jenny Griffin is a trade union organiser and part of the learning team with UNISON Cymru/Wales.  She is a trained tutor, project manager, and union activist with a background in learning, education, and equality. 

If you would like to find out more - please get in touch with Jitka.Vseteckova@open.ac.uk & Emma.todd@open.ac.uk or visit our Website.