Higher Education Committee

8 July 2021 10:00am–11:30am

Online Meeting

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

ERA Refresher Training

6 July 2021

Online event

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. The refresher course aims to update reps on new legislation which is relevant to their role and introduce new developments within UNISON. Much like a face to face course, […]

International Relations Committee

1 July 2021 12:30pm–2:30pm

Online Meeting

International Relations oversees our links with trade unions in other countries and also coordinates with international campaigns.

Young Members Forum

29 June 2021 3:00pm–4:30pm

Online Meeting

The Young Members Forum represents young members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy.

Negotiating Skills Workshop

8 June 2021 10:00am–1:00pm

Online

This workshop is aimed at UNISON representatives who are involved in negotiations or who are likely to become involved in negotiations with management on policies, pay, change management, and conditions. It will help participants to: develop and practice negotiating skills be more effective team negotiators understand the process of negotiating be familiar with different styles […]

Publicity and Campaigning Committee Meeting

8 June 2021 10:30am–12:00pm

Online Meeting

This committee is responsible for the focus & direction of regional campaigning and communications work.

Online Organising Stewards Course

3 June 2021

This online course will be spread between Thursday 3 June 2021 to Thursday 15 July 2021. The course is a combination of fixed tutorial times and independent flexible working. There will be 5 hours of work a week (for every week of the 6 week course), inclusive of the tutorial times. There are a number […]

Health and Safety Committee

26 May 2021 1:00pm–2:30pm

Online Meeting

This committee’s function is to coordinate and develop campaigning for improved health & safety provision across the South East.

Business and Environment Committee AGM

26 May 2021 10:00am–11:30am

Online Meeting

The Business and Environment Committee organises an annual programme of regular meetings, training, campaigns, seminars and communications for members of the Service Group.

Unconscious Bias Workshop

12 May 2021 10:00am–1:00pm

Online

In this workshop you will learn about what unconscious bias actually is and how our brains process information. Why does unconscious bias happen and where does it come from? What are the effects and impact of unconscious bias on individuals in society and in the workplace? How can we address our own and other people’s […]

Regional Committee

5 May 2021 11:00am–12:30pm

Online Meeting

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.   Outcome

Young Members Forum

27 April 2021 3:00pm–4:30pm

Online Meeting

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Disabled Members Committee Meeting

26 April 2021 2:00pm–3:30pm

Online Meeting

UNISON supports networks of self organised groups (SOGs) in branches and regions across the union. Our SOGs campaign for equality in the workplace and for improvements to legislation for workplaces and the wider community. The SOGs are represented at Regional Council and most other regional committees, but are accountable to their respective national group. Outcome

Regional Equality Conference

23 April 2021 10:00am–5:00pm

Online

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. You are invited to the UNISON South East Equality Conference which will help to equip your branch with the tools and resources to raise awareness of […]