ASLEF's Union Learning Officer
ASLEF is committed to the education and skills agenda which has many benefits to ASLEF members. As well as traditional trade union education ASLEF is at the forefront of the Lifelong Learning agenda through the Rail Union Learning Programme.
My name is Shirley McCrory and I am the Learning Officer for ASLEF. Learning Officers were introduced with the new Rail Union Learning Programme bid which started on the 1st April 2006. The two year bid (funded until 31st March 2008 by the Union Learning Fund) aims to make the Lifelong Learning Agenda, through the democratic processes, an integral part of ASLEF business.
The Rail Union Learning Programme was established in 2004 after the three rail unions were awarded funding from the government. Although we have been successful in gaining funding to support learning activity we need to work hard now to make Lifelong Learning and the role of the Union Learning Representative sustainable for the future, giving us the opportunity to strengthen and build on our trade union position.
My job aim is to embed Rail Union Learning (RUL) into the union structures, working towards making the Learning Officer role an integral part of the Union. This will involve working in partnership with a range of different individuals and organisations to ensure RUL meets its objectives. It will also involve ensuring that Rail Union Learning is of benefit to the union and its members. The role will work closely with the Learning Officers from the other rail unions and the Programme Manager of the Rail Union Learning Programme.
Please do not hesitate to contact me regarding any issues on learning. I can be contacted on 07739473174 or alternatively you can email me on shirleymccrory@rul.org.uk
