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Round table - The Future of Professions

Date: 12th December 2011

What are the long term challenges facing professions and how should unions respond?

5pm 12th December, Central London Location, for information contact jsimms@atl.org.uk

Whilst public expectations have increased, the model of the professional has come under increasing strain. This has lead to a continuous redefinition of the role and character of ‘the professional’.

There seems to be a lack of confidence from Government in the power of professionalism to deliver, and vice-versa. Meanwhile in the private sector, access to established professions is becoming increasingly restricted whereas newer professions struggle to gain recognition.

In the Unions21 tradition – this round table seeks to look forward, toward a sustainable model for the professions.

Parliamentary 'Discussion Space'

Date: 5th December 2011

Unions21 will create a 'Discussion Space' in Parliament from the 5th- 8th December in the Upper Waiting Hall. MPs, Peers and visitors will have a chance to engage with us and our theme ‘The Future of Trade Unions’.

The launch event for the exhibition is kindly hosted by Frank Doran MP Secretary of the Trade Union Group of MPs and will take place on Monday the 5^th September at 6.45 pm. The launch will be followed by a reception,

The launch event is invitation only.

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