Are you a young worker (under 30) and want to learn more about Community, our campaigns and how trade unions can support you at work?

Join us from Friday 7th August at 3pm through to Sunday 9th August at 3pm for a fun networking weekend where you can meet likeminded young members of Community and learn more about your union. The theme of this year’s Young Workers Development Weekend is Get Active, Stay Informed, Make Change.

Transportation, accommodation and subsidence costs will be covered for members of Community. To register your interest, please complete the below form no later than Friday 10th July.

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Agenda

Friday

  • 3pm: Check in
  • 6.30pm: Welcome and Introductions 
  • 7pm: Head of Equalities Jennifer Dean 
  • 8pm: Dinner 

Saturday

  • 9am: What is a trade union (activity)
  • 10am Visitor Roy Rickhuss 
  • 11am: Break 
  • 11:15am: Issues Facing Young Workers (Small group exercise and discussion)
  • 1pm: Lunch
  • 2pm: Effective Communication (Listening exercise)
  • 3pm: Why Join Community?
  • 3.30pm: Break
  • 3.45pm: Recruitment Skills
  • 5pm: Reflection Circle
  • 7pm: Evening Social (Pizza, optional walk at Iron Pit Woods or union bingo/quiz)

Sunday

  • 9.30am: Welcome Back/Recap 
  • 10am: How to run a campaign 
  • 11.30: Break 
  • 1pm Lunch.
  • 2pm Next steps + Do you want to become a Community Rep?
  • 3pm Finish  

Aims of the Weekend

  • Build confidence in speaking about the union 
  • Understand how Community supports young workers 
  • Explore key workplace issues affecting young people 
  • Develop recruitment and organising skills 
  • Connect young members from across the union 
  • Have fun, relax and build solidarity through shared experience