‘Lost skills’ in the spotlight on World Day for Decent Work

The Northern TUC is to use World Day for Decent Work (WDDW), which takes place today (Wednesday), to highlight the many skills that are currently being lost to the region’s economy.
At a conference being held today (Wednesday) at Newcastle City Library, delegates will hear about the migrant workers and refugees across the North East who are now working in low-paid, unskilled jobs, but who previously worked as highly skilled professionals before they came to the UK.

Learning Revolution Festival – Northern Region

Trade unions bring the Learning Revolution festival to the North East and Cumbria

Trade union members, family and friends across the North East and Cumbria are being given the opportunity to join in The Learning Revolution Festival, a month-long celebration of everything that’s great about learning for pleasure and the benefits it brings to individuals, families, businesses and communities.