Union Learning Representatives (ULRs) are workplace representatives who assist and advise other members on their training and development needs and promote opportunities to access learning.
Like stewards and health & safety representatives, ULRs are elected by fellow members in a Branch or workplace and accredited by the RCM. They have the same rights under the Employment Act 2002 to time off for carrying out their duties and to undertake training.
ULRs have been part of the RCM workplace reps family for 3 years. The RCM has been granted funding from the Union Learning Fund to recruit and train RCM Union Learning Representatives to increase learning opportunities for RCM members.
Our objective is to recruit a ULR in every maternity workplace. Could it be you?’
What do ULRs do?
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Promote a positive attitude to learning and skills
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Assist members to take up promotion and progression opportunities
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Advise members on meeting the criteria of the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF)
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Provide accessible independent advice and support for members about learning in the workplace
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Advise on RCM learning resources and events
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Help develop a 'learning culture' where training and education is available and valued by all.
For more information about the Personal and Professional Learning in the Royal College of Midwives Project contact the ULR Project team
ULR training
As a ULR you are entitled to paid time off to undertake training to fulfil your role.
The training will assist you to:
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Develop your skills and knowledge about the role of ULRs
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Build contacts within the RCM and with outside organisations
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Find out what the RCM policies are around learning
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Integrate learning and skills in wider RCM activities and structures
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Promote the value of learning and skills within the workplace
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Identify RCM members learning needs
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Support RCM members in managing their own learning
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Represent the interests of RCM members
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Use a systematic approach to problem solving
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Develop a learning strategy incorporating equality for all
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Work with other union reps on learning issues
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Work with your employer to develop learning opportunities
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Collect and record information
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Find out about Government policies and programmes for learning and skills.
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Develop a personal progression route
During 2012 the RCM is holding a number of Stage 1 training courses (5 day residential and e-learning) for newly appointed ULRs and Stage 2 (3 days) training courses for ULRs who have previously attended Stage 1.
Residential Courses
ULR Training - Stage 1
2nd - 6th July 2012 Warwick
ULR Training - Stage 2 (3 days)
17-19 September , Warwick Conference Centre
If you wish to book onto a course please contact the ULR team on T: 020 7312 3534 or e-mail ulr@rcm.org.uk
