As part of the Put People First mobilisation, the TUC is sponsoring a G20 counter conference, which is being organised in London on Saturday, 7 November. The counter conference will take place in Westminster Central Hall. A similar event is being organised in St Andrews, Scotland. Both events will coincide with the G20 Finance Ministers [...]

Recent policy debate has centred on a number of claims about why people do not have jobs and the benefits of employment for individual and family life. This report published by the JRF draws on detailed interviews with residents in deprived neighbourhoods across Britain to reflect on the validity of these assumptions at a time [...]

A radical change in careers information, advice and guidance (IAG) has been unveiled today at a launch attended by Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, Sir Alex Ferguson, Manager of Manchester United Football Club and Schools Minister Iain Wright. The new IAG strategy, Quality, Choice and Aspiration – A strategy for young [...]

The Countering the Far Right online course is for trade union representatives and union officers who wish to equip themselves with the facts, knowledge and skills to challenge far right attitudes within their workplace and community. Starting in January 2010, it provides an understanding of the far right, and gives reps the confidence to support [...]

Member’s views required as soon as possible – by 6th November at the latest As a result of the claim submitted by the Officers side earlier this year, and after some constructive informal discussions with the employers, the Employers Side came to the meeting on 19th October with an inflexible attitude and made a final [...]

The dcfs has published  very useful guide to cyberbullying. Although written for a school professional perspective it has useful information for those working in Youth Work around this issue The guidance provides useful advice and guidance on: * cyberbullying and the law; * whole-school community steps to effectively tackle cyberbullying; * images and video; * [...]

Artsplan is delighted to have two youth arts courses taking place soon at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead: Partnership Working and Youth Arts – 5th November 09, 10 am- 4.15 pm Using the Arts with Juvenile and Young Offenders – 17th March 2010, 10 am- 4.15 pm Please find further course details [...]

Debates about community cohesion, citizenship and belonging within policy often fail to address the complexities of male Muslim identities and their everyday experiences. This report is an in-depth exploration of the work of one grassroots organisation in West Bowling, Bradford. It highlights: the impact made in building social capital, developing active citizenship and encouraging participation [...]

This course is for all union reps who wish to broaden their knowledge and skills and gain tools to carry out their role more effectively. It is especially suitable for reps who may have an environmental role in the workplace. Visit, www.unionlearn.org.uk/tuenvironment

Children’s Minister Delyth Morgan today launched a consultation to update the rules governing ContactPoint. Since the law governing ContactPoint came into force in August 2007, the system has been built, tested and subjected to rigorous security checks. The Government is today proposing to make some minor changes to the law. Changes proposed include:• Updating the [...]