What is a trade union, and what does Prospect do?

Due to the ongoing Covid crisis, Prospect has been running a number of online seminars and training sessions for its members. On Friday 21st August, I attended a session presented by Robbie Young, who represents Young Professionals, and Kieren Walters, Prospect's Head of Communications, titled 'What is a trade union and what does Prospect do?', … Continue reading What is a trade union, and what does Prospect do?

Being a member of Prospect benefited me as an employee; becoming a Prospect Rep developed my professional career

The biggest stereotype about union reps is that they only exist when they need to intervene. I say that is partially true, but intervention is done in a way to benefit the person in need of help, or to benefit the organisation. With me leaving the organisation in less than a week, I thought I … Continue reading Being a member of Prospect benefited me as an employee; becoming a Prospect Rep developed my professional career