2004 training courses

Five BBC BECTU Branch Officers' training courses have been organised for 2004.

Both new and established Branch Committee members should benefit from the introductory courses if they have received no previous union training.

The courses last three days each, and include the following:

• The role of the Accredited Representative
• Facilities and time off: the BBC Agreement
• Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures
• Dealing with Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures
• Negotiating in the BBC
• Negotiating in the BBC: local negotiations
• Branch organisation and recruitment
• Branch organisation – involving members

The courses will be held at BECTU Head Office London, and will run 0900 to 1700 each day. The courses will be held on:

• 10, 11, 12 February 2004
• 27, 28, 29 April 2004
• 30 June and 1, 2 July 2004
• 21, 22, 23 September 2004
• 30 November and 1, 2 December 2004

Travel and accommodation expenses will be paid for by BECTU.

The courses are designed for BECTU Branch Representatives in the BBC, and paid time off is available. Individual time off requests will need to be arranged direct with the applicant's management - if there are any difficulties refer to BECTU Head Office.

Contact Lesley Miles at BECTU Head Office for more details.