LGBT+ Trans Ally Workshop

31 March 2023 11:00am–12:00pm

To celebrate International Trans Gender Day of Visibility we are running a virtual workshop around allyship. The aims of the workshop are 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 Know where to find resources […]

Hope Not Hate – Having Difficult Conversations

28 February 2023 1:00pm–3:00pm

UNISON Guildford Office, Ranger House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford GU1 4UL

This two-hour workshop is aimed at all activists who currently represent members. This session offers effective methods for allowing people to reflect on the problems of their comments without relying on passive-aggressive or “myth-busting” techniques. This workshop will help participants to: Explore practises that seek to understand people’s perspectives, rather than focus on their objectionable […]

Hope Not Hate – Having Difficult Conversations

28 February 2023 10:00am–12:00pm

UNISON Guildford Office, Ranger House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford GU1 4UL

This two-hour workshop is aimed at all activists who currently represent members. This session offers effective methods for allowing people to reflect on the problems of their comments without relying on passive-aggressive or “myth-busting” techniques. This workshop will help participants to: Explore practises that seek to understand people’s perspectives, rather than focus on their objectionable […]

YODW: Understanding Access to Work Webinar

5 December 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online Webinar

UNISON has made 2022 the Year of Disabled Workers. We want to use these 12 months to highlight the experience of our disabled members, the value they bring to our union and to the workplace, and to call for better enforcement of legal rights including the right to reasonable adjustments at work. (International Day of […]

YODW: The Disability Pay Gap Webinar

4 November 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online Webinar

UNISON has made 2022 the Year of Disabled Workers. We want to use these 12 months to highlight the experience of our disabled members, the value they bring to our union and to the workplace, and to call for better enforcement of legal rights including the right to reasonable adjustments at work. Beyond this date […]

We Demand the Truth About Zane! March and petition

21 October 2022 11:00am–1:00pm

College Green, London, SW1P 3JY

On Friday 21 October the Truth About Zane Campaign will be gathering at College Green and marching to present their petition to the prime minister at No.10 Downing Street. The petition has over 110,000 signatures and calls for an independent enquiry into the tragic death of seven year old Zane in 2014. UNISON South East […]

TUC “We Demand Better” – parliamentary lobby and rally

19 October 2022 11:00am–7:00pm

House of Commons, Westminster, London and rally at Methodist Central Hall

The TUC will be organising a rally and mass lobby of MPs in Parliament to press the case for urgent measures and pay rises to address the cost of living crisis. More details to follow. Contact: policy@unison.co.uk Outcome

YODW: Mental Health Awareness Webinar

10 October 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online Webinar

UNISON has made 2022 the Year of Disabled Workers. We want to use these 12 months to highlight the experience of our disabled members, the value they bring to our union and to the workplace, and to call for better enforcement of legal rights including the right to reasonable adjustments at work. In this webinar […]

YODW: Understanding Dementia Webinar

21 September 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online Webinar

UNISON has made 2022 the Year of Disabled Workers. We want to use these 12 months to highlight the experience of our disabled members, the value they bring to our union and to the workplace, and to call for better enforcement of legal rights including the right to reasonable adjustments at work. In this webinar […]

YODW: Endometriosis Webinar

16 August 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online Webinar

UNISON has made 2022 the Year of Disabled Workers. We want to use these 12 months to highlight the experience of our disabled members, the value they bring to our union and to the workplace, and to call for better enforcement of legal rights including the right to reasonable adjustments at work. There are many […]

YODW: Long Covid and Post Viral Disorders Webinar

14 July 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online Webinar

UNISON has made 2022 the Year of Disabled Workers. We want to use these 12 months to highlight the experience of our disabled members, the value they bring to our union and to the workplace, and to call for better enforcement of legal rights including the right to reasonable adjustments at work. We will examine: […]

YODW: Understanding Learning Disabilities Webinar

20 June 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online Webinar

UNISON has made 2022 the Year of Disabled Workers. We want to use these 12 months to highlight the experience of our disabled members, the value they bring to our union and to the workplace, and to call for better enforcement of legal rights including the right to reasonable adjustments at work. This workshop will […]

YODW: Dealing with Asthma in the Workplace Webinar

3 May 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online Webinar

UNISON has made 2022 the Year of Disabled Workers. We want to use these 12 months to highlight the experience of our disabled members, the value they bring to our union and to the workplace, and to call for better enforcement of legal rights including the right to reasonable adjustments at work. Since the pandemic, […]

March Against Racism 2022: UN Anti-Racism Day

19 March 2022 12:00pm–4:00am

BBC Portland Place London W1B 1AE United Kingdom

This is a Stand Up To Racism event, supported by UNISON and the TUC, for UN Anti-Racism Day. The government’s catastrophic handling of COVID-19 and the cost-of-living crisis has disproportionately impacted African, Asian, Caribbean and all black minority ethnic communities due to structural and institutional racism. The Nationality & Borders Bill criminalises asylum seekers and […]

Women’s History: Suffragettes

8 March 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

Webinar

Learn about the women who fought for our right to vote, and discuss why they are still relevant to women in UNISON today. To sign up please email your membership number to: membereducationse@union.co.uk   Outcome