GMB Training & Education

Education Paul Ward is the Regional Education Officer responsible for exercising the Training Programme for the Region. Paul is responsible for tutoring on courses, writing and updating course materials and overseeing a team of external Tutors all of which are dedicated Trade Unionists and hold all relevant teaching qualifications. Paul also works with the Officers and Branch Officials to devise Bespoke Courses for their reps in specific workplaces. Paul is currently assisted in the department by Suzanne Louka and John Healey. You can contact the GMB London Region Education Department on Direct Telephone: 0208 457 4140/1 or alternatively via our Main switchboard on 0208 202 8272 or E.mail address : educationlon@gmb.org.uk

Our staff are willing to assist you with any information relevant to the courses that are performed by the GMB London Region whether they are part of our Core Training Programme or bespoke courses.


The John Cope Trust is an Education/Training sponsorship Fund which is available to all London Region members only and details are available from Paul Ward (Regional Education Officer) who can be contacted on Tel: 0208 202 8272 or emailed at Paul.ward@gmb.org.uk or by the education email address noted above. All GMB Tutors have many years experience and hold all relevant teaching qualifications. Education Forum The GMB London Region have now set up an Education Forum to deal with a large number of issues relevant to the Education Department as well as the wider business of the Union and they will be particularly looking at communication and information. The Education Forum Members are :- Gary Doolan Paul Ward Warren Kenny Keith Williams Joe Isaacs