The role
ULRs are members who are passionate about learning and want to help others. They:
- Promote Learning – advertising courses and making people aware
- Support people – helping overcome barriers that stop them taking up learning
- Identify needs – finding out what people want to learn
- Organise their own courses – short workshops, book swaps or courses
- Work with employers to support learning
So, what is a ULR?
Click below for a short video or to download a pdf presentation
Click the image to download a pdf of what the role involves
ULR Training 2025
A Word version without images is available here.
To apply for one of these courses please complete this application form. To train as a ULR you will need to be ‘appointed’ by your branch first. Please contact them to do this. Please note that the course is free to members but there is a charge of £75 to branches.
ULR Training 2025
Videos of East Midlands ULRs
These videos show ULRs from our region talking about what they do. This one is taken from a national conference for ULRs:
This is a series of videos from East Midlands ULRs, currently in Lockdown, explaining what they’ve done:
ULRs Working Together
In each county ULRs come together from different branches to put on extra courses. Have a look at the courses they have organised.
Click here for a list of courses in each county
ULRs at Work – Examples of what ULRs across the region have been doing in their workplaces
Click here to find out more
Time Off
You are entitled for time off to train and preform your Trade Union duties and activities. Please take a look at the ACAS guidance below for further information.