JOHN WINS ULR AWARD

RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: february 2019 :: RMTnews 19 RMT Union Learning organiser John Holmes was named winner of the Andy Becker Union Learning rep award at the 2018 TUC Midlands Reps awards night held in last December at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Working at Network Rail as a ULR, John had enrolled more than 120 colleagues on apprenticeships before he was seconded as a learning organiser a year ago. Network Rail has recently agreed to fund his secondment for a second year. The RMT NR team, which also includes ULRs Chris Brown, Phil Heaton, Sam McLeod and John Richards, has been central to the success of the apprenticeship programme. “This is award is for the union and the team and not personal as without the other learning organisers the union learning reps along with our union leadership none of this could be possible,” said John. There has been a Workers’ Music Association Summer School of Music every year since 1946, held in the belief that music can be a force for good in the world. There is no minimum standard requirement: students bring with them a love of music and the aspiration to enjoy sharing this with others. The School is unique in providing courses in a wide range of musical genres, so you can indulge your favourite style and challenge yourself to try something new. Details on the courses, tutors and course materials can be found on our website: www.wmasummerschoolofmusic.co.uk This includes an application form which can be copied and pasted into Microsoft Word. WORKERS’ MUSIC ASSOCIATION 73RD ANNUAL SUMMER SCHOOL OF MUSIC AUGUST 17 TO 24 2019 JOHN WINS ULR AWARD AWARD: (L-R) Kate Hudson TUC Midlands chair, award winner John Holmes, RMT general secretary Mick Cash and TUC Midlands regional secretary Lee Barron