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The TUC Workplace Manual

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The TUC Workplace Manual

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At last! A practical reference work in one volume for all union reps.

This manual provides practical advice for trade union workplace reps on issues they are likely to encounter in dealing with a range of problems that can arise in the workplace. It will be of use not only to stewards but also to anyone who represents, advises or supports members in the workplace, including learning, equality, green and health and safety representatives.

The book is an A4 size, 208-page single volume softback. The text deals with all major issues at work. Sections cover: the role of the rep; representing members; and employment rights. Extensive checklists, case studies and web resources provide further reference material. The emphasis is on dealing with issues before they become real problems, and following best practice in negotiating and organising to build union strength. Every rep will find The TUC Workplace Manual invaluable, and every rep will appreciate the wealth of practical advice and knowledge in this book.

'Trade union reps are the unsung heroes of Britain's workplaces, advising millions of union members, and volunteering their time and energy for free simply to help and support their work colleagues.'
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"Today’s workplace has become heartless and soulless. Employees are seen as units of labour, automatons, functionaries, objects for achieving designated tasks, and as costs to be minimised."
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Re: The TUC Workplace Manual

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RRP: £ 30.00 :shock:

It would be a nice touch if the union,who could probably get them for a tenner each with a bulk order..could maybe order 1000 and send them out to local reps.
Ten grand...about the cost of one of those little trips the gang like to go on... :whistle
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Re: The TUC Workplace Manual

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I see on the TUC website a reduced single copy price of £18.00 for members. I am in agreement with you Fishtank - there is no reason why the CWU cannot furnish its Reps with copies at a further discounted price.
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Re: The TUC Workplace Manual

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£10,000 on books ! Do you know what Billy could buy at Gregs for that sort of money, you've got your priorities all wrong mate
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Re: The TUC Workplace Manual

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Like as has happened in the past within the CWU it will probably be down to individual branches to place any bulk orders for within their own respective branches. :whistle
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Midge
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Re: The TUC Workplace Manual

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Comrades, multiple copies of the manual can be purchased from the TUC by Branches at a reduced price per copy, depending on how many are ordered. See the attached .pdf order form.

Prices:
TUC member organisations
Quantity ordered & Price per copy:
1 £18 each
2–5 £15 each
6–10 £14 each
11–100 £13 each
Over 100 £12 each

Why not ask your Branch to buy a copy for all Unit Reps and Area Reps?
WorkplaceManual_ORDER_A5.pdf
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Re: The TUC Workplace Manual

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Is it in crayon and with lots of little matchstick men diagrams? :whistle
Not interested otherwise. :so there
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Re: The TUC Workplace Manual

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Just as a matter of interest does the CWU not have a similar handbook - surely with all the courses available it wouldn't take too much to collate the salient points from each course and have scenarios from real life cases as examples of correct procedure.