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UNISON activists are volunteers who agree to take on one or more of the tasks that help keep the union running in the workplace or the branch. There’s a huge range of potential activist roles, as interesting and diverse as the UNISON members who do them. UNISON training is designed to give our activists the skills […]
For a decade, UNISON received support from the Union Learning Fund in England to embed learning in the workplace. Find out about some of the great work supported by the Inclusive Learning Project in this video: This project has now come to an end due to the cessation of government funding, but UNISON’s learning work […]
UNISON wants to help members realise their potential. We offer financial support to members taking part in various educational and learning opportunities, as well as learning discounts from a number of providers. Being a UNISON member also offers access to our full member learning offer which includes a wide range of educational opportunities, both online […]
- Date
- 15 – 16 October 2020
- Location
- Nottingham, Venue TBC
Training for the role of Branch Chair, Lifelong Learning Co-ordinators and Secretaries Details Branch Officer Training courses are open not only to current and new officers but also to those interested in standing for these positions who wish to gain an insight into what is involved in the role. Course sessions will take place on […]
- Date
- 15 – 16 October 2020
- Location
- Nottingham, Venue TBC
Training for the role of Communications Officers, Education Co-ordinators & Equality Co-ordinators Details Branch Officer Training courses are open not only to current and new officers but also to those interested in standing for these positions who wish to gain an insight into what is involved in the role. Course sessions will take place on […]
There are many practical issues to consider when you’re putting a learning event in place. Whether you’re planning a learning stall, an online learning session, a short lunch and learn activity, a one-day workshop, or a longer course this checklist goes through key things to consider. Interest / Need Who is it for? Why is […]
It’s a great way for people like you to become active in your union in a really positive and helpful way, gain more […]
What is a learning agreement? A learning agreement is a document that sets out in writing the commitments made by an employer and one or more unions, specifying how they will work together on learning issues. In some employers, there will already be an agreement in place. This may be a specific learning agreement or […]
- Date
- 28 April 2022 9:30am–4:00pm
- Location
- Regional Centre, Vivian Ave, Sherwood Rise, Nottingham NG5 1AF
One day course for UNISON members looking for ways to make our workplaces greener.
- Date
- 27 July 2022 9:30am–1:00pm
Join this national half-day Teams briefing for stewards, branch officers, union learning reps and lifelong learning co-ordinators from UNISON’s learning and organising team. What will the course cover? Benefits of having a learning agreement, Preparing the ground (identifying data, arguments, targets and allies), What should go in a learning agreement, Role of the union learning […]
- Date
- 30 November 2022 10:15am–12:45pm
- Location
- Online
About the webinar To support World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday 10 September UNISON are running this workshop for UNISON members facilitated by Cruse Bereavement Care. There is no single or right way to respond to a suicide. Recognising the individual circumstances are an important part of any support given to those bereaved by suicide. […]
- Date
- 10 – 11 October 2022
- Location
- UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH
Note This is a two day course and learners must attend both days to complete the course. About the training The course will help you: Understand the H&S reps role; Carry out the H&S reps duties; Be more effective in the role; Understand the key rights of health and safety reps; Recognise the employers responsibilities […]
Vital knowledge to help you and your colleagues survive in these challenging times Alongside our campaigning work, we want to help you to survive the coming months by accessing the advice, guidance and financial support that is available from our union, from the welfare state and from agencies across Wales. We also want to raise […]
Many public service workers in Wales and the rest of the UK are entitled to request time off to attend training under Section 63D of the Employment Rights Act 1996. Training is a valuable activity and almost always benefits both you, your boss, your colleagues, the organisation you work for and the people you support […]