TUC Education
Our sister organisation, the TUC, provides a range of briefings, webinars, resources, and courses (both online and in person) for reps. Please visit their website for more information.
The large majority of the guidance contained in these resources will be applicable for reps working in Scotland. Because some of the law relating to health & safety and equalities is devolved, please be aware of potential variations in Scotland. If in doubt, email info@stuc.org.uk or contact your union.
Scottish Hazards Centre
The Scottish Hazards Centre provides free and confidential information, advice, support and training to workers and reps on workplace health and safety issues. Visit their website for more information.
Creating Fair and Healthy Workplaces – the crucial role of Trade Union reps. This course will be delivered via Scottish Hazards on ZOOM
Day One – Dec 4th 2025 10am to 2pm (Ian N/A)
Becoming effective and supportive Trade Union reps for workers with protected characteristics.
- Introductions and an intro to Fair Work.
- Playing a leadership role in the workplace encouraging good practice
- Understanding, insisting on and using good individual and collective Risk Assessments.
Day Two – December 11th 2025 10am to 2pm
- Becoming effective and supportive Trade Union reps for workers with protected characteristics.
Day Three – 15th Jan 2026 10am to 2pm
“Tackling Economic Activity Fairly, Safely and Justly”
- The UK Government Keep Britain Working Agenda, positives, and negatives and how reps can challenge it and utilise it.
- The Scottish Government’s Fair Work Agenda, positives, and negatives and how to help make it real in the workplace.
- The Scottish Government’s Health @Work agenda – what might the future hold.
Day 4 – January 22nd 2026 10am to 2pm
- Becoming more effective Trade Union Reps – roles, responsibilities, and tools.
- Action planning for individual rep action plans.
The deadline to register is Friday 28th November. To register please email Terry Anderson (tanderson@stuc.org.uk) and Kathy Jenkins (secretary@hazards.scot) noting your name, union, union position, workplace/sector too. Course places will be allocated on first apply basis. Before registering please check with your union and employer that you can attend this course.
Scottish Union Learning
Our learning and skills project, Scottish Union Learning, supports trade unions in developing, organising and delivering work-related learning and skills projects for members. For more information on their work, please visit their website.
ACAS
ACAS gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules, and best practice. They also offer training and help to resolve disputes. ACAS run a helpline for anyone who needs employment law or workplace advice: 0300123 1100. More information on all the services they offer can be found on their website.
Equality & Human Rights Commission
Reps can contact the EHRC for expert advice, information, and support on discrimination and human rights issues: 0808 800 0082. More information can also be found on their website.
