Intended Audience
All Affiliate Staff Delivery Mode
On Demand Duration
Self-paced Cost
Free
About
This course is designed for staff who are new to the union movement.
It covers union history, the values that underpin unionism and explores the structure of unions and the ways in which working for a union may differ from other working environments. It is designed for staff who are new to working for a union who have little experience of unions.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Identify the values and principles that underpin unionism
- Outline key workplace entitlements fought for and won by unions
- Describe key campaigns led by unions throughout history
- Describe the democratic structures that characterise unions
- Identify the key components of the industrial framework
Content
Introduction to unions and the ACTU
Union values and history
The structure of unions
The industrial framework
Delivery Style
Reading, watching videos and completion of quizzes.
Prerequisite
None
