MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING SEMINAR

RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: february 2019 :: RMTnews 21 MARITIME: Delegates to the dock and shippers grades bi-annual conference last year Educating our elected officials and activists in the maritime grades is a critical element of ensuring the union provides the best possible representation, support and leadership for all RMT members in the maritime grades. The union is already uniquely placed with its work with the UK Seafarers Charity to offer support to seafarers past and present with financial support for a variety of training opportunities. Therefore it is important to discuss and develop bespoke strategies and practical plans to strengthen the educational The seminar will take place at The View Hotel, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4DN, opening at 17.00hrs on Sunday March 17 to 17.00hrs on Tuesday March 19 2019. The seminar is open to all the unions maritime members wherever you work within the industries, and whatever your level of involvement in RMT, from the very experienced to the very new to union activity all voices and ideas will be listened to. All members in the maritime industries will know the challenges and struggles they face as well as many outrageous inequalities of treatment in the workplace when compared to their colleagues in land based industries. To meet these challenges, win these struggles and end inequality one key task is to provide all activists and union representatives with the tools, knowledge and confidence to organise the fight back and win for RMT maritime workers. The seminar, using innovative exercises and discussion groups, will identify and prioritise the issues, provide specific actions and activities in terms of trade union education and training that equips the union to deliver real progressive change in the maritime industries. This may mean changing or amending what is in place now, it may mean delivering what is required differently, that will be the big ask of those attending but there is no better group to begin that work than the maritime members in the industry themselves. I would urge maritime members to make every effort to attend this hugely important seminar. You will be reimbursed all your reasonable travel to and from the event and accommodation and meals will be provided free. If you, with assistance from your regional organiser or national secretary, are unable to obtain paid release your loss of earnings will be reimbursed. The application and any further information required can be obtained from the RMT national education officer at a.gilchrist@rmt.org.uk or on 07584172705. MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING SEMINAR RMT general secretary Mick Cash outlines a major seminar in Eastbourne next month for developing education and training