Trans Ally Workshop

3 April 2025 12:00pm–2:00pm

Online

This workshop aims to identify the role of a trans ally and why it’s needed, explore UNISON’s definition of transgender, explore what you can do to be a good trans ally, and help you know where to find resources and support.

Regional Committee

4 April 2025 11:00am–1:00pm

TBC

The Regional Committee is the operational body of the Regional Council. The Regional Committee exercises the functions of the Regional Council between meetings and is accountable to Regional Council, to which it submits regular reports.

Higher Education Service Group AGM 2025

11 April 2025 12:00pm–2:00pm

Online via MS Teams

Members working in Higher Education in the region are invited to join us for for 2025 AGM.

Maternity and Parental Rights

14 April 2025 9:00am–12:00pm

Online

This workshop is aimed at all activists who currently represent members.

Local Government Executive Committee

14 April 2025 1:00pm–3:00pm

TBC

The Regional Local Government Committee represents members across the regional service group and helps to develop campaigns and inform UNISON policy on behalf of Local Government workers.

Local Government Pension Scheme Forum

23 April 2025 12:00pm–3:30am

Wells House, Woking

Outcome

Equality in Your Branch

28 – 30 April 2025

Wells House, Woking

This course is aimed at all activists to help you understand how discrimination affects our members, what the union can do to tackle discrimination at work and how we can encourage under-represented members to be involved in union activity.

Loss and Bereavement Awareness

1 May 2025 10:00am–1:00pm

Online

This training will give delegates a better understanding of how a bereavement can impact an individual and the factors that influence how they grieve.

Development & Organising Committee

9 May 2025 10:00am–11:30am

TBC

The Development & Organising Committee ensures organising is embedded into all regional activity.

Learning at Work Week – Pension Session (all)

12 May 2025 10:00am–11:00am

Online

This free webinar, presented by an expert financial adviser, is designed to help you understand how to secure the income you need for a comfortable retirement.

Learning at Work Week – Pension Session (LG)

12 May 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online

This free webinar, presented by an expert financial adviser, is designed to help you understand how to secure the income you need for a comfortable retirement. This session is specifically for members part of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Learning at Work Week – Solidarity and Allyship

13 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm

Online

In this webinar, you will know what we mean by “allyship”, understand why allyship and solidarity is essential now, understand the difference between meaningful allyship and performative allyship, and explore how we can build structures that allow us to support each other.

ERA Refresher Training

12 – 13 May 2025

Wells House, Woking

By law, all workplace representatives are required to undertake training at least once every five years to keep up to date and maintain their ERA certification.

Learning at Work Week – The Equality Act 2010 and Reasonable Adjustments

14 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm

Online

Join us to gain a basic knowledge of Equality Act 2010 and protected characteristics.

Learning at Work Week – Confidence Skills

15 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm

Online

Ever wondered what might be hindering your confidence? Join us for an hour-long session.