We're excited to be hosting a half-day VTHC Orientation Day at Victorian Trades Hall, on Tuesday 2 December, from 9.15am - 1pm, with lunch provided afterwards.
This is a chance for Victorian union staff to connect with the Trades Hall team, learn about the support and services we provide to unions, and explore the proud history of the Victorian union movement.
All union staff from affiliate unions are welcome to attend, including Organisers, Industrial Officers, Membership officers and communications staff.
By the end of the half day session union staff will:
- Understand the purpose and role of VTHC
- Know how to access VTHC's services
- Know how to get involved in events, training and campaigns run by VTHC
- Feel comfortable reaching out to VTHC for support and collaboration
- Understand the history of the movement
Agenda
9.15am Welcome to VTHC
9.45am – Panel 1: Organising workers
Featuring Women’s team, Young Workers Centre and Migrant Workers Centre
Learn how these teams sign up union members, engage activists, and develop new clauses like reproductive health leave.
10.15am - Trades Hall Tour
Learn about the history of the Victorian union movement.
11.15am – Morning Tea
11.30am – Panel 2: OHS, union support and injured workers
Featuring OHS, Union Assist, and the Victorian Labour College
Find out how VTHC supports unions and workers through research, rallies, and government advocacy. Discover tools like AskRenata, RenataBOT, and the Injured Workers Support Network, and learn about training options for organisers and members.
12 noon – Panel 3: Campaigning and Advocating for change
Featuring Campaigns Team, Politics and Research Team, Comms & Digital and Just Transitions Team
Explore how Trades Hall drives statewide campaigns, supports affiliates’ fights and builds worker power to impact change.
12.30pm – Application, feedback and close
1pm – Lunch
Accessibility Key
You can view our Accessibility Key here. If you have any questions, please email Felicity at [email protected]