Regional Council AGM 2024

10 February 2024 10:30am–3:00pm

UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

The Regional Council is the governing body of the region and all branches are invited to participate. We run on an annual cycle, meeting three times a year to develop regional policies and determine the region’s objectives and priorities.

UNISON South East celebrates Stars in our Schools

24 November 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm

Online

Stars in Our Schools is an annual celebration of school support staff. This year the event will take place on Friday 24 November 2023, and we’ll be holding a special online webinar to mark the occasion. This is a great opportunity to link up with fellow UNISON members in schools across the South East, as […]

South East Equality Conference 2023

13 October 2023 10:00am–4:30pm

UNISON Centre, London

Workshops and panel members announced below… Everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. The ability to live and work without prejudice is a fundamental right, regardless of your background, identity and experiences. Join us for the SE Equality conference! You are invited to the UNISON South East Equality Conference which will help […]

Challenging the hostile environment

10 October 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online event

We are celebrating Black History Month and 2023 Year of Black Workers. This is an online event with UNISON policy officer Narmada Thiranagama taking place on Microsoft Teams. From Windrush to the workplace we will be talking about UNISON’s campaign to defend migrant workers, refugees and Black communities. To register, please email l.obadiah@unison.co.uk. Outcome

Regional Council

30 June 2023 12:00pm–3:00pm

VOCO Oxford Spires Hotel, Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PS

Our Regional Council meets three times a year and is the main democratic forum in the region. All branches are invited to send delegates to the council an this is where key strategic decisions about the union’s work in the region are taken. Delegates are registered by branches at the start of the year. Any […]

30 years on – Stephen Lawrence Day

22 April 2023

Stephen Lawrence Day was first celebrated in 2019 and takes place annually on 22 April, the date of Stephen’s death. The Day is marked officially in the British calendar as a celebration of Stephen’s life and legacy.

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 […]

Regional Council AGM 2023

11 February 2023 10:00am–4:00pm

UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

The Regional Council is the governing body of the region and all branches are invited to participate. We run on an annual cycle, meeting three times a year to develop regional policies and determine the region’s objectives and priorities.

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 […]