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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Accord and Unite: developing union reps within a partnership framework at HBOS. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round two project. Aimed to provide a partnership training programme focused on ensuring that relationships between the unions and the business were maintained and that collaborative working arrangements and structures were enhanced.
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| 10/986 | 02-08-2010 |
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10 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Allied Health Professions: investigating options for collaboration. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round two project. Aimed to work collaboratively to enhance the breadth and quality of the services provided for each member organisation's membership groups.
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| 09/1518 | 26-11-2009 |
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10 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Amicus: Amicus workplace equality reps development project. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round two project. It aimed increase representation of minority groups by facilitating the development of 400 members of the union as new union equality reps, providing a strong network and access to training, giving recognition from their employer and the union, and developing communication tools.
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| 10/1093 | 02-08-2010 |
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12 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND ASLEF: transforming communications with union members. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on an individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round one project. Aimed to modernise communications with union members, through an enhanced website and mobile phone communications.
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| 09/538 | 25-11-2009 |
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10 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Bakers Food and Allied Workers' Union (BFAWU) - UMF membership diversity project: case study. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round one project. BFAWU research project to help formulate a membership development strategy, focusing specifically on the needs of migrant workers. A parallel project, Membership and Communications Systems, looked at an IT-based membership system. See URN 10/565 for the round two case study.
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| 07/1684 | 21-12-2007 |
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21 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND BECTU: modernising two-way communications. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round two project. The Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU) aimed to modernise relations with members, non-members, employers and other partners. The union planned to use web-based tools to transform communications, provision of services and support for networks and communities amongst our members and beyond.
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| 10/1023 | 02-08-2010 |
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9 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Ceramics & Allied Trades Union (CATU): widening the Union’s remit in a changing society. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round one project. Aimed to identify changes that would improve CATU as a trade union, focussing on changes that needed to be made to the historic role of the union, the changes in the industry and the role of the trade union in modern society.
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| 09/1391 | 26-11-2009 |
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8 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Community and District Nursing Association: empowering members in a small union. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project. A key priority of the Community and District Nursing Association (CDNA) union’s modernisation agenda is the better use of resources and their alignment with the union’s priorities. The project sat firmly within their overall strategy by focusing on improving administrative efficiency and two-way communications with members, taking the union’s work forward to a level they would be unable to reach otherwise.
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| 08/1135 | 12-12-2008 |
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12 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Community and Youth Workers' Union (CYWU) - UMF membership diversity project: case study. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project. The CYWU needed to investigate and map its diverse sector to find out how best it could develop its representational and professional services to respond to the changing workforce, identifying both actual and potential needs to provide a basis for future strategies.
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| 07/1685 | 21-12-2007 |
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12 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Community trade unionism and the NEC: contributing to the Union's modernisation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round two project. The project involved designing an education programme that covered strategy, culture, marketing and financial skills for Community national executive council (NEC) members. It aimed to bridge the gap in understanding between the Community NEC and its full-time employees, lay the basis for an induction programme suitable for future elected NECs, and offer broad support to other unions who want to bring their full-time union employees and lay leadership closer together.
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| 10/987 | 02-08-2010 |
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8 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Community: creating capability to manage transformation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project. Community was born from the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation (ISTC) and the Knitwear, Footwear and Apparel Trades (KFAT) in 2005, becoming fully operational from 1 January 2006. Drawing in community members alongside workplace members, Community aims to be the first trade union to answer people’s concerns both at work and in the community where they live.
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| 07/1686 | 21-12-2007 |
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12 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Connect: knowledge management for better communications. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project. Connect used the UMF for an innovative knowledge management project, the first stage of a process that will transform the way the union communicates with its members, improving its service to members and strengthening its relationship with employers through redesigning the accessibility of its website.
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| 08/1136 | 08-12-2008 |
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12 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU) & Ruskin College: progressing trade union leadership and development. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round two project. It built on and extended existing the joint education partnership programme by addressing leadership development. It aimed to develop existing and future leaders of the GFTU and its affiliated unions, who in turn would modernise and transform the unions’ cultures and structures to include, develop and empower women and minority ethnic leaders.
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| 10/1091 | 02-08-2010 |
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11 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Lloyds TSB Group Union (LTU) technology modernisation project: case study. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project on an independent trade union, Lloyds TSB Group Union (LTU).
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| 07/1682 | 21-12-2007 |
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12 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND National Union of Teachers (NUT). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round one project. Aimed to establish a web-based interactive resource centre to support lay union officers and NUT school and college representatives, to transform the communication between the union and it's officers and representatives.
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| 09/1344 | 19-11-2009 |
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10 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Nationwide Group Staff Union (NGSU) - two-way communications empower members: case study. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project. The Nationwide Group Staff Union (NGSU) has developed an interactive internet site, which has transformed the way the union and its members communicate.
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| 07/1683 | 21-12-2007 |
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16 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Nautilus: developing a truly international union. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round two project. It funded a training programme, in conjunction with Ruskin College, for union officials and some lay representatives in the British maritime industry. It aimed to equip them with the skills necessary to represent members in the global market place and to play a full part in the development of the union’s international role.
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| 10/625 | 08-02-2010 |
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6 Pages
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Preparing opinion-formers for information and consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project. The Transport and General Workers’ Union (T&G) used UMF funding to prepare its officers and leading representatives for the introduction of the Information and Consultation Directive and its consequences. The aim was to improve the understanding of modern business practice by full-time officers and their representatives, so that the union would be better placed to work constructively with partners to improve business performance.
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| 09/542 | 28-05-2009 |
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8 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Prospect's electronic information systems project - streamlining systems for a smarter union. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project. It aimed to change the way that Prospect collates, analyses, stores and distributes information across the organisation and with outside bodies, and to change related work processes, to help transform Prospect as an organisation.
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| 09/537 | 09-07-2009 |
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11 Pages
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Regulatory impact assessment: establishment of a union modernisation fund (UMF). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Cost and benefit appraisal for the establishment of a Union Modernisation Fund.
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| 05/1209/A2 | 30-06-2005 |
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Retained Firefighters Union: local representatives empowerment strategy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round one project. The aim was to consider the application of available technology to support the union reps, who often have responsibility for significant geographical areas throughout the UK, yet were limited by lack of access to the most up-to-date information to support their work.
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| 09/534 | 29-04-2009 |
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12 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND RMT remote access project: improving two-way access with members. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) used the UMF for a project that made it easier for the union to respond to the increasing diversity of the labour market and the supply services geared to the needs of their wide-ranging membership. A new fully equipped IT training room also facilitated the use of modern management methods to run the union as an efficient, outward-looking and flexible organisation, with professional and competent union officials.
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| 08/502 | 08-12-2008 |
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12 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union: building their modernisation agenda. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round two project. Looks at the design and delivery of a bespoke training programme, initially to branch activists on the use of the new membership system and membership related processes. The quality and quantity of information held on the membership system would also be improved, so that the union could communicate better with members. See URN 07/1684 for the round one case study.
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| 10/565 | 02-02-2010 |
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10 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND The British Dental Association (BDA). Young member participation and engagement: exploring the needs for today and tomorrow. Case study. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project for in-depth research during 2006/07 that explored the changing relationship between young dental practitioners (aged under 35) and their trade union, the BDA.
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| 08/567 | 05-02-2008 |
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16 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND The Equity web site. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project. Equity used the UMF to develop interactive directories of members on its website. The response from members has resulted in the biggest active two-way communication between the union and its members in the union’s history.
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| 08/501 | 08-12-2008 |
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8 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND The General Federation of Trade Unions: supporting growth and stability of small specialist trade unions. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round one project. The General Federation of Trade Unions' executive committee aimed to develop and improve educational provision, so that services would increase the organisational effectiveness of affiliates and support the short and long-term needs of affiliate activists and members. The executive committee also proposed to work with affiliates to identify capacity building activity.
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| 09/1345 | 19-11-2009 |
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8 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND The Musicians' Union: exploring ways to engage members. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on an individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round two project. It aimed to build on their round one project and undertake a consultation exercise to research the effectiveness of existing structures, and identify options for modernising them, increasing diversity and improving members' participation in union affairs.
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| 09/1476 | 25-11-2009 |
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10 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND The Union Modernisation Fund: a guide to emerging learning. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Overview of key lessons the Union Modernisation Fund (UMF). Aims to enable unions to draw on the experiences of other unions for the modernising agenda, using the UMF to improve their profile, grow their membership and plan for their future with confidence.
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| 10/611 | 09-02-2010 |
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17 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND The United Road Transport Union (URTU): building for success - supporting the growth of a small specialist trade union. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on an individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project. It aimed to provide an innovative approach to updating URTU's technology with industry best practice, whilst also upgrading areas of URTU's IT infrastructure that had not previously had investment.
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| 09/536 | 08-07-2009 |
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6 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Trades Union Congress: developing an online support system for union professionals. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project. It focussed on the need to communicate directly with union professionals and to provide a secure space in which they could communicate among themselves.
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| 09/533 | 29-04-2009 |
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12 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND TUC GreenWorkplaces: greening the work environment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round two project. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) aimed to support union initiatives at a range of pilot workplaces aimed at making these workplaces greener. 'GreenWorkplaces' projects are workplace-based initiatives that bring together the practical engagement both of workers and management to secure energy savings and reduce the environmental impact of the workplace.
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| 10/1024 | 02-08-2010 |
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13 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND TUC: training equality reps. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round two project. The project seeks to develop a targeted training programme for tutors and union equality reps to ensure they focus on relevant issues and engage effectively with both employers and members. TUC would work with unions to provide general courses open to all; targeted training for individual unions; and to share good practice from those undertaking their own training.
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| 09/1517 | 03-12-2009 |
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10 Pages
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UMF resubmitted projects. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summaries of union modernisation fund resubmissions to the second round of the scheme.
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| 08/947 | 23-05-2008 |
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Union modernisation fund round one: self-assessment follow-up. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report based telephone interviews with project managers for union modernisation fund (UMF) round 1 projects. Assesses how projects had made a difference within the union, how challenges had been overcome, and the nature of the longer term changes identified or planned.
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| 10/1021 | 07-07-2010 |
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20 Pages
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Union modernisation fund: Government response to public consultation on the draft rules and procedures. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Sets out the final rules and procedures of the Union Modernisation Fund, as determined by the government in the light of consultation.
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| 05/1209 | 26-05-2005 |
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Union modernisation fund: round three (2009). Application pack. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Provides prospective applicants with information about the Union Modernisation Fund: what it is, how it works, how to apply and where to look for further help and information. See also application form URN 09/607AF.
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| 09/607 | 12-02-2009 |
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56 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Union of Finance Staff: modernising relations with members. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round one project. The Union of Finance Staff (UFS) wanted to extend the service model for trade unions, developing the view of union members as customers, who have the right to a high standard of service in return for their membership subscriptions.
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| 08/507 | 12-12-2008 |
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12 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Unite (T&G) developing and supporting workplace union equality representatives: a breakthrough for equality in the workplace. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on an individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project. Report on a project that aimed to support the development of the union equality representative role and tackling under-representation, particularly of women and black, Asian and ethnic minorities, as workplace union representatives.
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| 09/532 | 17-12-2009 |
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10 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Unite the union (Amicus section): piloting ICT services for branches. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on an individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) project. The funding was allocated to support a pilot project to introduce enhanced IT services into union branches. It aimed to improve the operation of the union’s branch structure by streamlining and enriching information flow.
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| 09/1169 | 12-10-2009 |
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8 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Unite the Union: modernising management and training - designing a system of CPD. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round two project. Unite the Union is engaged in a process of reform geared to becoming ‘an organising union’. Due to several general areas of weakness in management, upskilling officers was central to the union’s programme of change. This project was to design a system of continuing professional development (CPD) around a set of key Unite principles.
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| 10/1092 | 02-08-2010 |
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10 Pages
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Wales TUC: equal at work. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round one project. Aimed to assess what its 49 affiliated unions were already doing in Wales to promote equality, promote and raise awareness among stakeholders about new and existing equality rights for workers and about the new public duties to promote equality, increase the capacity of trade union reps to bargain for equality and challenge discrimination, and develop a Wales trade union network of lead equality officers and key equality agencies.
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| 09/541 | 30-11-2009 |
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12 Pages
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