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I am the 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for the Green Party of England and Wales in Rawmarsh and Conisbrough. Being the son of a steelworker father, Union rep mother, and grandson of a pit worker, and bus driver. I go against the cliche of what the media view of a typical green is. I am working class and proud. And as a Green Party member since 2016, I’ve been impressed by the Green’s commitment to workers’ rights. I was recently elected to serve a second term on Wentworth Parish Council where during my first term I introduced new benches in the parish to be enjoyed by many residents - elderly and young families alike. I was elected Mature Student’s Officer at Sheffield Student Union where I increased Mature Student involvement in Student Union elections by 80%. Three of my core issues in this election are: Industry Following the selling off of British steel companies - decimated to reduce competition to inferior quality steel from the Middle East and China. I believe there is a green future for stainless steel and stainless-steel products right here in South Yorkshire where it all began using modern techniques that don’t rely on fossil fuels. We were cutting edge in the first industrial revolution and so we should be in the next Heritage Because of Tory cutbacks over the past decade, funding to the heritage sector has been gutted. I have a Masters degree in Medieval history and am on the committee of a Conisbrough based Medieval Re-enactment group and I am committed to bringing back funding to ensure everyone has access to learning about their own local history. Mental Health Like many people, I have been heavily affected by a mental health condition that I still live with as a hidden disability to this day. Having been through the NHS’ mental health system, I have witnessed first-hand the long waiting lists, the rundown buildings, the pressures on staff, and how the government views patients with suspicion. There is a mental health crisis, and it has been made worse by governments that have treated the mental health system as a frivolity instead of a necessity. I will prioritise mental health to finally bring the NHS mental health system into the 21st century. #election2024 #Rawmarsh #Conisbrough #GreenParty #RawmarshAndConisbrough #Rotherham Promoted by Paul Garrett on behalf of the Green Party both at PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ

Check out this opinion piece about how I got my start in the construction industry, and what Cleveland's Mayor Justin M. Bibb is doing to help Union Construction stay at the top of the game!

In his weekly column for The Times, Lord Hague makes a compelling case for vocational education and that the lack of it is holding back the economic growth of the nation 🏚 The UK's goal to build hundreds of thousands homes annually is challenged by a skilled trades shortage, especially post-Brexit with fewer EU workers. 🔧 Skilled workers like electricians and plumbers are essential but in short supply, needing years of training and apprenticeships. 📉 Government initiatives aim to fill skill gaps, but rapid improvement in construction skills remains difficult. 👷♂️ The CITB predicts a need for 225,000 extra workers by 2027, highlighting a vast skill shortfall in the sector. 👩🏭 Cultural shifts and support for practical skills, especially among young people and women, are needed alongside incentives for small businesses to train apprentices. As he notes "We do not have in this country the electricians, plumbers, bricklayers, plasterers, tilers, scaffolders, bathroom fitters and roofers who would be needed to build 300,000 homes every year. Their skills cannot just be conjured up but need training and apprenticeships that can take years. They are the very skills that will also be in demand to retrofit existing homes with heat pumps, change cladding that should never have been installed, and work on big infrastructure projects such as HS2" And they are skills that we (as a society, including industry and schools, as well as ministers of all parties) have not been producing in sufficient numbers for a long time. This cannot be allowed to continue and there needs to be a serious reappraisal of the tertiary education system in all parts of the UK at a time when there seems to be a disconnect with what industry requires and what is currently being provided. The fact that the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government has reduced its apprenticeship budget by 25% at a time when we need more skilled young people in key areas of the economy is just one example where priorities have gone wrong. With 10,000 fewer apprenticeships in 2024-25, it's been estimated by one Welsh FE College that this decision could potentially cost the Welsh economy more than £400m over the long term. Whilst skills is a devolved matter, this is nevertheless an issue that needs urgent attention across the whole of the UK. I would hope that such reform will form a critical part of the manifestos for the this year's general election as this is not a failure of one political party but of successive governments over the last 40 years and it is a failure that is holding back the future of our economy. #skilledtrades #apprenticeships #vocationaltraining

Have you ever felt like your voice wasn't heard? We're giving young people who are not in employment, education, or training a chance to speak up! Take part in our new survey that we have created with Mind Of My Own Ltd. The link to the survey is: https://lnkd.in/eNPP_A9P **This survey is for young people aged 16-18 (16-25 with an EHCP) who are not in employment, education, or training in Hull** **Questions in this survey explore why young people are not in employment, education or training and what support they could benefit from** [Image of text promoting Hull City Council's YPSE service new survey in partnership with Mind Of My Own Ltd, targeting young people aged 16-18 or those with an EHCP, focusing on employment, education, or training].

Dylan the points you make here are extremely important if any economy is to grow and for people to be empowered to succeed. Alongside infrastructure and housing how will we reasonably deliver on NetZero without essential skills in Engineering (electrical, mechanical and civil) for instance. Frank discussions with key individuals, stakeholders are required so that funding levels are correctly allocated. Increasing University fees a little would certainly help in retaining critical teaching levels and by default increase the graduate numbers in key skill areas. Number of apprenticeships need to be increased and include areas such as fitter and turners etc which are essential for maintaining manufacturing efficiency. Our current priorities in Wales certainly need some review.

Dept 4 Levelling Up ; Housing & Communities - an introduction For those of you who don’t know much about this Departtment here’s the Dramatis Personae. I’m not sure if the junior ministers have been appointed yet but one thing I would like to know is what Labours policy relating to Freeports ( hopefully Greenports) is going to be. These 14 x possibly up to 45 km of wealth creating free trade zones which are specifically aimed at boosting Making things ( ie manufacturing ) Moving things ( ie Logistics) and Working and Living must have tremendous theoretical potential to help put a roof over the head of; give a foot on the property ladder to; provide with 3 square meals a day and give a chance to resume their educations through Trade Union backed Apprenticeships to our 130,000 16-24 young underinvested homeless .. by …er … Christmas 2024. My preference for an APPG would be to come up with a National Strategy on Youth Homeless within Free( Green) Ports within 100 days in Cromarty Edinburgh NI x 2 Yns Mons South Wales Teeside Liverpool Humber East Mids Felixstowe Thames Solent Plymouth “INW “- it’ll never work but something needs to pdq! Have a nice w/e. C’mon England.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

✏️ The delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) involves Technical Officers who face several recruitment and training challenges. Regional Advisor Timothy English (FCIH) recently wrote a blog post reflecting on the latest round table discussion based on the 2023 sector survey.  The round table gathered information from various sources, including Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Home Improvement Agencies, Trade Associations, Governing Bodies, Recruitment Agencies, Training Providers and National Training Bodies. Read Tim's blog post here 🔗 https://bit.ly/3UyDQWN #UK #Housing #LocalGovernment #HIA #HomeAdaptations #Disability #DFG #TechnicalOfficer

Alternative Practice is back after the summer break for a discussion on the Future of Work. Come and join our community of students and young workers for a discussion on what built environment work can be like and what it could be (booking link in the article below). Very telling that the original copy had mention of 'ego driven bosses' but I edited it out - was I softening the copy to appeal to a wider audience or did it touch a nerve?! #futureofwork #builtenvironment #architecture #unions

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued its long-awaited Non-Compete Clause Rule. The broad scope of the final rule extends to many workers, whether paid or unpaid, including, employees, independent contractors, interns, externs, volunteers, and apprentices. Robert Simandl, Craig Papka and Maeve O’Malley provide a comprehensive overview including next steps and considerations for employers. Link to article in comment. #NonCompetes #FTC #EmploymentLaw

We are excited to hold a virtual roundtable event with Stone King LLP next Monday, 15th January 2024, at 10:00 am GMT! We will talk about Navigating Challenges in Teacher Recruitment and Retention, addressing some pressing issues in education! Did you know that in December 2023, government data revealed a 50% shortfall in achieving secondary teacher recruitment targets, with primary targets trailing by 4%? Overall, the recruitment targets for both primary and secondary education were missed by 38%, highlighting challenges that demand collaborative solutions.    At the roundtable, we will discuss:   - The missed Government Recruitment Targets  - Flexible Working in Schools  - Recruiting Non-UK Teachers and Trainees Let's work together for a more inclusive and bright future!