SOS 2020 – Jobs & Training for UK Ratings

Circular No: NP/061/17

TO ALL BRANCHES AND REGIONAL COUNCILS.

Our ref: S1/1/17

13th April 2017

Dear Colleagues

SOS 2020 – Jobs & Training for UK Ratings

Further to circular no. NP/055/17 of 10th April 2017, the Dover Shipping Branch is hosting an event to highlight the opportunities that exist today to train and work as a Rating in the UK shipping industry.

The event will be held Thursday 11th May (10am-8pm) and Friday 12th May (10am-4pm), at the RMT’s Dover Office, Maritime House, Snargate Street, Dover CT17 9BZ. Please contact National Executive Committee member (Maritime Region 1) Lee Davison on l.davison@rmt.org.uk or 07471 350624 for more information.

As part of this two-day event, there will be speeches in support of the broader aims and purpose of the SOS 2020 campaign on Thursday 11th May 6-8pm, followed by refreshments, in the RMT Dover Office.

Whilst the main focus is on local employers, schools and colleges, shipping members and activists are encouraged to attend this important event. Your continued engagement with and support for the SOS 2020 campaign is appreciated.

I would be grateful if you could bring the contents of this circular to the attention of members in your branch and you will be kept updated with further developments.

Yours sincerely
 
Mick Cash
General Secretary