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Course Catalogue
This short course is designed specifically for those involved with or aspiring to be part of the Advance Union National Executive Committee. Participants will explore key responsibilities, including effective representation, understanding governance, and advocating for members’ interests. Emphasis will be placed on practical skills and knowledge essential for effective participation in union activities. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to contribute meaningfully to the discourse around workers’ rights and organisational conduct in the UK.  
Course objectives
  • Understand the key responsibilities and duties of an Executive Committee Representative.
  • Examine the governance structures within the Advance Union and their implications.
  • Develop skills in effective communication and representation for union members.
  • Learn about the processes of advocating for members’ rights and interests.
  • Analyse case studies to apply best practices in decision-making and leadership.

Course Information

Course Instructor

Jack Leonard Jack Leonard Author

Executive Summary

NEC Overview
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Executive Summary. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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NEC Dual Authority
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Executive Summary. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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NEC Fundamentals Quiz
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Executive Summary. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Constitutional and legal framework. 

Statutory Foundation of NEC
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Constitutional and legal framework. . You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Definition of Executive
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Constitutional and legal framework. . You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Legal Framework Quiz
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Constitutional and legal framework. . You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Union Rulebook Powers

Source of Responsibility
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Union Rulebook Powers. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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NEC Authority in Practice
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Union Rulebook Powers. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Rulebook Quiz 
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Union Rulebook Powers. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Democratic Hierarchy

NEC and Membership Relationship
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Democratic Hierarchy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Accountability Mechanisms
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Democratic Hierarchy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Accountability and Democracy Quiz
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Democratic Hierarchy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Report on Governance Structures
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Democratic Hierarchy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Core Responsibilities of NEC

Strategic Leadership
Lesson 1 of 6 within section Core Responsibilities of NEC. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Financial Stewardship
Lesson 2 of 6 within section Core Responsibilities of NEC. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Guardian of Industrial Relations
Lesson 3 of 6 within section Core Responsibilities of NEC. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Core Responsibilities Quiz
Lesson 4 of 6 within section Core Responsibilities of NEC. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Running Area Committees
Lesson 5 of 6 within section Core Responsibilities of NEC. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Annual General Meeting
Lesson 6 of 6 within section Core Responsibilities of NEC. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Representation and Accountability

Membership Representation
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Representation and Accountability. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Voting and Electoral Process
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Representation and Accountability. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Representation Quiz
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Representation and Accountability. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Challenges Ahead for the NEC

Managing Tensions
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Challenges Ahead for the NEC. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Navigating Legal and Political Landscapes
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Challenges Ahead for the NEC. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Future Challenges Quiz
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Challenges Ahead for the NEC. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Summary

Summary
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Summary. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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