Hundreds of UNISON learning representatives will gather in London today (10th March) to celebrate their success in helping more than 20,000 union members gain life-changing new skills.

The one-day conference marks the 20th anniversary of Return to Learn, a unique programme that has been the springboard for UNISON's lifelong learning work.

The majority of those whom UNISON has enabled to get back into learning have been low-paid members, unable to access any other kind of training opportunities in their workplace. Two-thirds of them have been women and 20% came from black and minority ethnic groups.

Universities and skills minister Bill Rammell and UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis will address the conference today.

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