Unconscious Bias Workshop

3 September 2021 1:00pm–4:00pm

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 […]

Better Boundaries – How to deal effectively with difficult people webinar

9 August 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online event

We all have that difficult colleague, frenemy, family member who controls and dominates others. This workshop will set you on your way to improving assertiveness and boundaries without being aggressive. Examine the strategies used by master manipulators, and develop strategies of your own to keep your confidence high and your relationships protected. If you would […]

Know your Rights: Social Care

29 July 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm

This workshop is open to all UNISON members working in social care. The workshop will discuss your rights at work, listen to your concerns and offer advice on issues affecting you in the workplace. To reserve a space, please email your membership number to membereducationse@unison.co.uk. Introduction by Gavin Edwards, UNISON National Officer for Social Care. Your […]

Online Organising Stewards Course

19 July 2021

This online course will be spread between Monday 19 July 2021 to Friday 27 August 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 […]

Confidence Building, Personal Development and Public Speaking webinar

16 July 2021 12:00pm–1:00pm

Online event

Public speaking can be one of the most frightening things a person can do and confidence is key when having to do this, whether that be at work or in the community. This webinar will look at what negatively affects confidence, how lack of confidence can affect overall wellbeing and then will look at ways […]

LGBT+ Members and Mental Health – Celebrating International Non-Binary Day

14 July 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online webinar

This workshop is open to all members in the South East. What is mental health? What is its relationship to the workplace? Why is this an LGBT+ issue? What does the latest TUC research say? What about bogus employer led programmes? How can UNISON help? To reserve a space, please email your membership number to membereducationse@unison.co.uk. […]

Branch Communications Officer Briefing

14 July 2021 10:00am–11:30am

Online

This training is aimed at all Branch Comms Officers – newly elected and others in need of a refresher. This course will cover; Developing knowledge about the range of communication possibilities Communication challenges Use of social media Communication in organising campaigns Please email educationse@unison.co.uk with your membership number in order to book a space.   […]

Find out more and have your say: National Young Members Weekend 2021

8 July 2021 7:00pm–7:30pm

Online Meeting

We have an exciting update regarding the National Young Members’ Weekend and would like to invite you to attend a meeting on Thursday 8 July at 7pm to find out more! The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams, use the information below to join. Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click […]

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, […]

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.

Branch Chair Training

27 June 2021 9:30am–4:30pm

Online

This training is aimed at all new and untrained Branch Chairs. This course will cover; The role of the Chair How to prepare effectively for meetings Effective agenda setting Facilitating meetings Understanding the rules of debate and voting To reserve your space, please email educationse@unison.co.uk with your membership number Download the flyer here! Outcome

Branch Secretary Training

26 June 2021 9:30am–4:30pm

Online

This training is aimed at all new and untrained Branch Secretaries. This course will cover; The UNISON branch Key responsibilities The branch leader in a future union A Case Management System in the branch Tackling issues To reserve your space, please email educationse@unison.co.uk with your membership number Outcome

Young Members’ Officer Training

19 June 2021 9:30am–4:30pm

Online

This training is aimed at all new and existing Young Members’ Officers who would like to build their confidence and develop their skills within the role. This course will cover; What is a Young Members’ Officer? The importance of organising young workers Strategies for recruiting and organising young workers Issues affecting young workers and organising […]

Equality Officer Training

13 June 2021 9:30am–4:30pm

Online

This course is aimed at all new and untrained Branch Equality Co-ordinators, Black Members Officers, Disabled Members Officers and LGBT+ Officers. What will this course cover? Find out about Equality and Self Organisation in UNISON Equality Act (2010) Discrimination and victimisation Equality and Organising. To reserve your space, please email educationse@unison.co.uk with your membership number […]

Women’s Officer Training

12 June 2021 9:30am–4:30pm

Online

This course is aimed at all new and untrained Branch Women’s Officers. What will this course cover? To define the role of a UNISON Branch Women’s Officer To establish how to access resources, make useful links and develop strategies for supporting women members in their branches To consider how to campaign and get women’s issues […]