Welcoming the news that Alan Johnson will launch a Government strategy to address violence against women and girls today (Wednesday), on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, TUC Regional Secretary Cheryl Pidgeon said:
“As a member of the Elimination of Violence Against Women coalition, we welcome the news the Government will be doing more to address violence against women and girls.
”All areas of Government have a part to play in preventing violence against women and supporting those affected. A cross-governmental strategy recognises the far-reaching and devastating effects of gender-based violence within our communities. Long-term, secure funding to support joined up services for vulnerable women and girls will be crucial in making this strategy effective.
“Trade unionists across the world are committed to tackling violence against women in the home or at work.
“Many union reps see the effects of violence and harassment against women in the workplace, which can also become a refuge for women that suffer abuse at home. Unions must also continue to support abused women and play a key role in tackling violence against them.”
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Wednesday 25 November 2009
Thursday 12 November 2009
Skills White Paper puts apprenticeships at the heart of education
Commenting on the Skills White Paper, published today (Wednesday), TUC Regional Secretary Cheryl Pidgeon said:
“By providing extra funding for advanced apprenticeships and helping trainees to go on to university, the Government is putting apprenticeships at the heart of our education system. Modern apprenticeships have come a long way since going into long-term decline in the 1980s and 1990s.
“The Government’s new target of getting 75 per cent of people under 30 into university or advanced vocational education rightly recognises that both routes matter equally if the UK is to have more highly skilled workers. Raising the status of advanced vocational education will also improve social mobility.
“The right to request time off for training and plans for more Government programmes based on match funding from employers will require a genuine commitment from businesses to invest in staff training.
“The Government must therefore tackle the one in three employers who still provide no staff training if these proposals are to work.
“The White Paper rightly pinpoints the crucial role of union learning representatives in helping employees to engage in training at all levels.”
“By providing extra funding for advanced apprenticeships and helping trainees to go on to university, the Government is putting apprenticeships at the heart of our education system. Modern apprenticeships have come a long way since going into long-term decline in the 1980s and 1990s.
“The Government’s new target of getting 75 per cent of people under 30 into university or advanced vocational education rightly recognises that both routes matter equally if the UK is to have more highly skilled workers. Raising the status of advanced vocational education will also improve social mobility.
“The right to request time off for training and plans for more Government programmes based on match funding from employers will require a genuine commitment from businesses to invest in staff training.
“The Government must therefore tackle the one in three employers who still provide no staff training if these proposals are to work.
“The White Paper rightly pinpoints the crucial role of union learning representatives in helping employees to engage in training at all levels.”
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