GFTU Educational Trust

GFTU Educational Trust Delivering trade union education for the whole movement. Growing the trade union leaders of tomorrow. Building a powerful labour movement

Delivering education on behalf of GFTU. Building a powerful labour movement.

19/08/2026

✊ Our programmes wouldn't be possible without your support.

💃 We're hosting a Friends of GFTU Educational Trust Gala Dinner to raise funds to continue to be the home of trade union education.

📍 Quorn Grange Hotel | 📌 20 November | ⌚ 6:30pm

📺 Watch Dave Callow, Social Workers Union 👇

18/08/2026

Liz Martin, Psychotherapy and Counselling Union vocalising "YAY" is EXACTLY how we feel about the programme and we know you will feel the same way. 😁

We curate our programmes for the needs and wants of activists and unionists and there's a reason why workers keep coming back to us.

Find out about that why by coming along to a course this year. Link below 🚀

👀 Our Strategy Series is turning heads. Strong unions don't just react, they plan, organise and build power, together ✊T...
17/08/2026

👀 Our Strategy Series is turning heads.

Strong unions don't just react, they plan, organise and build power, together ✊

This series explores how trade unionists can think beyond the day-to-day, organise strategically and make the decisions that strengthen our movement.

We kick off this series with Get on the Job and Organise - Lessons From ’Salting’ in The USA.

Check the comments for the link 👇

Our ever so popular Trade Union & Working Class History series is back...with a bang 🎇This year's theme is the strikes a...
14/08/2026

Our ever so popular Trade Union & Working Class History series is back...with a bang 🎇

This year's theme is the strikes and struggles that framed the 20th century.

🍂 Register once to access the entire series, beginning in September with the National Unemployed Workers' Movement (NUWM). ℹ Check the link in the comments.

Delivered in partnership with People's History Museum, Marx Memorial Library & Working Class Movement Library.

We've already passed 600 registrations on our new education programme. Join them via the link in comments.
13/08/2026

We've already passed 600 registrations on our new education programme.

Join them via the link in comments.

🔥🔥 BREAKING | Our Gala Dinner is back ✨Join us as we celebrate and raise money for the incredible work of the Trust. 📅 2...
13/08/2026

🔥🔥 BREAKING | Our Gala Dinner is back ✨

Join us as we celebrate and raise money for the incredible work of the Trust.

📅 20 November | ⏰ 6:30pm | 📍 Quorn Grange Hotel

🎟 Included in your ticket:
🥂 Welcome drink on arrival with canapes
🍽️ 3-course dinner
🍷 2 glasses of wine with your meal
🎤 Entertainment throughout the evening

🔗 Get your tickets via the link in the comments.

12/08/2026

Have you ever regretted learning something new? Not likely 😂

Especially if that learning takes place on a programme like ours.

12/08/2026

🎧Listen to the latest The POA podcast featuring Gawain Little - General Federation of Trade Unions and Henry Fowler discussing our latest education programme 2026-2027.

Find, book and join your next course with us here: https://gftuet.org.uk/education

11/08/2026

💡 Even the most experienced reps, activists and leaders learn something new on our programme.

💬 Keep you up-to-date with upcoming courses and get first pick. Link below 🎇

👏 Our programme kicks off in September, don't wait!

Paul Day, The Pharmacists' Defence Association.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT We have a highly requested addition to our Bitesize series, Political Economy, delivered in partnership w...
10/08/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT

We have a highly requested addition to our Bitesize series, Political Economy, delivered in partnership with SOAS University of London.

👉 Designed to fit around you, this flexible 10-week correspondence course lets you learn at your own pace.

📌 Every Monday at 6pm, you'll receive a thought-provoking video and a set of questions to work through whenever it suits you - there are no live sessions, so you stay in control of your learning.

Limited spaces available. Check the comments for the link 👇

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86 Wood Lane
Leicester
LE128DB

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+441509410970

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