Union Counselling Program
The partnership between United Way of Oakville and the Labour Movement has been active for nearly 80 years.
As a part of this partnership, United Way of Oakville provides a customized training program for local union members who would like to serve as a union counsellor in their workplace.
Union counsellors act as a link between the Labour Movement and local social service agencies.
Who Benefits
- You! Become both a leader and a resource in your workplace.
- Your union! Union counsellors provide a new value-added service to employees.
- Your labour movement! Union counsellors know first-hand what new services are available and can help identify gaps in the community.
- Your community! As a Union Counsellor, you help have the opportunity to increase the awareness of the need to provide fair, affordable, sensitive and easy-to-reach community services for people from all walks of life.
What You Learn
Participants will learn about the following subjects:
Unions & Communities Working Together |
Violence |
Community Services |
Addictions |
Principles of Communication |
Implementing the Program |
Interviewing & Listening Skills |
Employment Insurance |
Dealing with Diversity |
Stress |
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