Organising Stewards Course

26 – 30 September 2022

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

Organising Stewards Please be advised this course is now fully booked but we have places available on the November online course, as well as the in-person course taking place in the Brighton office. This course is aimed at newly elected and less experienced UNISON stewards and is delivered either online or in a classroom. This course will help you to […]

TUC Mental Health in the Workplace

26 – 28 September 2022

Online event

TUC Mental Health in the Workplace This course is to assist reps to understand the role they could play in raising awareness of mental health as a workplace issue. This course will cover Awareness. Knowledge. Representing and supporting. How to organise around mental health. Tutorial dates: Monday 26 September (9.30am–3pm) Tuesday 27 September (9.30am–3pm) Wednesday […]

Negotiating Skills

20 – 22 September 2022

Brighton Office

This three day course 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 […]

ERA Refresher Training

21 – 22 September 2022

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

ERA (Employment Relations Act 1999) Refresher Training 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. […]

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 […]

Health and Safety Representatives Course

12 – 16 September 2022

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

This course is aimed at new health and safety representatives. This course is classroom based, delivered by West Thames College, at UNISON, Guildford Office. You will learn about health and safety legislation, including the law relating to risk assessment, and also your employer’s responsibilities. It will help you work with members to tackle workplace issues […]

Unconscious Bias Workshop

15 September 2022 1:00pm–4:00pm

Online

In this online 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 […]

Regional Young Members Forum

18 August 2022 5:00pm–6:30pm

Online Meeting

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

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 […]

Managing Challenging and Violent Behaviour (Pupils) | Online Webinar

8 August 2022 10:00am–12:30pm

Online

This online webinar will help participants learn how to communicate effectively and how to apply practical strategies to de-escalate and resolve conflict.  It would be most suitable for those people working with children and young adults in professional settings.   Objectives: Understand how to prevent and manage challenging and violent behaviour developing Understand how to […]

Online Organising Stewards Course

11 July – 8 August 2022

Microsoft Teams

Please be advised this course is now fully booked but we have places available on the November online course, as well as the in-person courses taking place in the Guildford and Brighton offices.   This online course will be spread between Monday 11 July 2022 to Monday 8 August 2022. The course is a combination […]

Representing Members at Virtual Hearings

28 July 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm

Online

Representing Members at Virtual Hearings This one hour workshop is aimed at stewards who are currently representing members online in Grievance or Disciplinary Hearings This workshop will cover: How to approach online hearings. Preparation for an online hearing. Communicating with the member about the case. UNISON’s representation protocols.   To book your place on this […]

Introduction to Employment Law

18 – 27 July 2022

Online - MS Teams

The course is a six day schedule between 18 July 2022 to 27 July 2022 and delivered online by West Thames College. This course is principally designed for trade union representatives looking to engage with the development and practice of employment law, and to develop attitudes and skills needed for activism or higher level study […]

Recruitment Techniques Workshop

25 July 2022 1:00pm–2:30pm

One hour online workshop on improving UNISON member recruitment.

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: […]