Public and Commercial Services Union

Education and learning in PCS  

PCS offers a range of education and learning opportunities for members and representatives.
 
Members may want to access lifelong learning or find out more about the union. Reps can develop essential skills via the trade union education programme.

Find out what current courses are being run. Please see the events pages for current courses in your region

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Latest news

Available to Union Learning Reps - International Development Awareness Game

Now available is PCS’ very own international development awareness game. It provides an excellent opportunity to use an unconventional learning resource to increase members’ awareness of international issues.

The game, called ‘Global Endeavour’, uses a “snakes and ladders” format, and aims to increase member awareness of a number of international issues that PCS is concerned about and has policy on: tax justice, trade union rights, child labour and fair trade.

A copy of the game has been sent to Regional Learning Organisers in all regional offices and devolved areas and can be booked through them.

Global Endeavour is designed to be played by two teams of up to six people per team, and should take approximately 45 minutes to play. It could be an activity in a ‘learning at work’ event or held during a lunch-time, if refreshments were provided.

The playing of the game is an opportunity for non-PCS members to engage with the union and appreciate the benefits of union membership outside of the usual industrial agenda, so consider inviting non-members to participate.
 

National campaign training courses

Regions continue to run training events to support the national campaign over the forthcoming months.

See the events page or contact your regional learning officer for more details.