Throughout the year, UNISON South East will be hosting internal and external online member learning sessions which are available for all members of UNISON to attend.
If you would like to find out more or sign up for any of the courses below, please email: membereducationse@uinson.co.uk
Navigating the Financial Squeeze: by Lighthouse
Date: 24 January 2023 Time: 12noon–1pm Course code: 08-23-0004
Lighthouse Financial Services are delivering this webinar to help you make the most of your money and secure your financial future. At the webinar, one of their expert financial advisers will be explaining how you can: Manage the impact of financial worries on your wellbeing. Create a plan and take control. Know your budget. Identify where to cut back. Knowing what the future has to offer you today. Understand your rules and allowances. Create your tomorrow. Take action.
Women’s History Month Series: History of the Suffragettes
Date: 6 March 2023 Time: 12noon–1pm Course code: 08-23-0005
Introducing an online series for Women’s History Month, one webinar each week to celebrate Women and look at issues of today. This session looks at Women’s Suffrage and how the Women’s right to vote was won.
Women’s History Month Series: Women and Sleep
Date: 8 March 2023 Time: 12noon–1pm Course code: 08-23-0006
Introducing an online series for Women’s History Month, one webinar each week to celebrate Women and look at issues of today. Did you know women need more sleep than men? This session will explore issues surrounding getting a good nights’ sleep, the effects of bad sleeping habits and what good sleep hygiene looks like.
Women’s History Month Series: Menopause
Date: 21 March 2023 Time: 12noon–1pm Course code: 08-23-0007
Introducing an online series for Women’s History Month, one webinar each week to celebrate Women and look at issues of today. More women are working and more women are working longer meaning more women are going through menopause whilst in employment. This session explores the stages of menopause, what your employer should be doing to support you and how UNISON campaigns for its members on menopause.
Women’s History Month Series: Women’s Self Defence
Date: 23 March 2023 Time: 12noon–1pm Course code: 08-23-0008
Introducing an online series for Women’s History Month, one webinar each week to celebrate Women and look at issues of today. This session seeks to raise awareness of violence towards women, look at reasons why women do not report violence as well highlight ways to protect yourself whilst out and national services which aim to help those who need it.
Health and Safety at work
Date: 10 July 2023 Time: 12noon–1pm Course code: 08-23-0010
A great session for those wanting to know more about Health and Safety in the workplace and the legislation where Health and Safety laws come from. We will look at risk assessments and how UNISON can help those wanting to get more involved.
Core Skill: Interviews
Date: 1 September 2023 Time: 12noon–1pm Course code: 08-23-0011
An hour session for those wanting to refresher interviews skills. This session will look at the job market of today and what to do before, during and after an interview.
Anti-Bullying Week: Bullying and Harassment in the workplace
Date: 14 November 2023 Time: 12noon–1pm Course code: 08-23-0012
Bullying and Harassment is not something that only affects young people, bullying at work is a widespread issue. This session will look at the legal protections of an employee, what an employer should be doing to support this and how UNISON actively campaigns for an anti-bullying workplace.