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Employment, Skills and Workplace Legislation

Skills are central to the success of any business. That's why here at the Chamber we recognise the importance of giving our members a platform to voice their views on education to decision-makers at local, regional and national levels. An additional concern for all our members is red-tape and new legislation. The Employment and Skills Committee aims to keep members informed and take action in your best interests.  

Samantha Dunbar is your Policy Manager for Employment, Skills and Workplace Legislation. You can contact Sam on 0161 237 4045 or by email.

The Employment and Skills Committee exists to ensure that Greater Manchester businesses have their say on this important issue. The Committee not only discusses and analyses key concerns, but also gives members the chance to take action, in the event that new laws have a detrimental effect on industry. Meet the committee

Issues on our agenda
The Employment and Skills Committee aims to represent members on a number of important legal, educational and skills issues, which affect businesses across Greater Manchester. For a summary of our key areas of work click here.

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
The Chamber has submitted evidence about businesses' STEM needs to Whitehall. To read the Chamber's submission to DIUS click here.

Latest News

Unemployment up as Greater Manchester firms continue to feel the pinch
Unemployment in Greater Manchester risen slightly, according to figures released in August.

Equality and Human Rights Chief to speak at next Council Meeting
Sir Trevor Phillips of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, will be addressing members about a number of key equalities issues at the next Council Chamber meeting on October 16th 2009. This is an excellent opportunity to raise your concerns and query important issues on the Single Equalities Bill, Flexible Working and Public Procurement.
Contact Catherine Fleetwood on catherine.fleetwood@gmchamber.co.uk to register for this key event.

Head of UKCES to speak to Chamber members - 24th November 2009
The Chamber is currently working on its second response to phase II of the Simplification Plan and is pleased that Chris Humphries, Head of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, has agreed to speak to members at a breakfast briefing on 24th November 2009. For further information on this, please contact Catherine Fleetwood on catherine.fleetwood@gmchamber.co.uk