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Lifelong Learning
 


Establishing a Culture of Learning in UNISON Scotland

Lifelong Learning home | Information sheet | Lifelong Learning Briefing

Some Facts and Figures

Project overview

  • 220 Lifelong Learning Advisers have been trained in Scotland in year 2003/2004
  • 45 branches now have Lifelong Learning Advisers active within their branches
  • 13 branches have established Branch Education Teams
  • 3 Lifelong Learning Adviser networks have been established across branches on a geographical basis
  • 7 branches have agreed Lifelong Learning Policies with their employer in place
  • 4 branches are currently negotiating Lifelong Learning Policies
  • direct contact has been made with 27965 members throughout Scotland*

    *contact includes letters and publicity sent out, workplace meetings and one to one advice and guidance.

     

Profile of UNISON Lifelong Learning Advisers in Scotland

Number trained to date: 220

Gender:

70% women

30% men

Number of Lifelong Learning Advisers who are new to union activism:

52% are new activists- this is the only activist role they hold

Earnings of Lifelong Learning Advisers

34% earn less than £11000 a year

62% earn less than £14000 a year

80% earn less than £17000 a year

 

Employment Sector

66% work in local government

24% work in health

7% work in energy, transport, water and police support staff

3% work in higher education

 

 

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