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We'd like to invite all new and recently elected Equality Co-ordinators/ Reps, Women's Officers, LGBT+ Officers, Black Members Officers and Disabled Members Officers to a training and networking […]

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted many workers to join a union, and many union members to step forward to take a more active role in their branch. If you’re one of those people – thank you! The more UNISON members who are confident being visible and active in the workplace, the more power we have […]

This is a very difficult time for our members, many of whom are delivering frontline services at this unprecedented time. UNISON members will still need support from activists – and this will also mean challenges for our stewards and reps, including Health and Safety reps. The most important advice is that you keep yourself and […]

Thank you to all of you who got involved in It takes one to know one during November. Our winners in the prize draw have all been notified and will be receiving their shopping vouchers very soon. The lucky winners are: 1st prize £500 shopping voucher – Rehka Gandesha, Central & East Berkshire 2nd Prize £250 voucher – Grahame Stanley, Oxfordshire […]

Gabby Houlgraves UNISON Steward, Branch Communications Officer, Kent Local Government Branch How long have you been active in the union and what roles do you hold? I’ve been a member for 15 years. I’ve been active in UNISON since July 2018, and I’m currently a workplace steward and Branch Communications Officer. What made you take this […]

Emma Nand Union Learning Rep, Branch Communications Officer,  Southampton District Branch Branch based secondment, Union Learning Fund How long have you been active in the union and what roles do you hold? I’ve been a member of UNISON for 17 years, since I started work. I am 3 months into a 6 month secondment working one […]

Rosita Ellis Branch Chair, Oxfordshire Health Committee Chair, Regional Black Members Committee How long have you been active in the union and what roles do you hold? I have been a member of UNISON for around 15 years and have become more active in the last 10 years. I started as Black members officer in […]

Read UNISON’s interview with steward and Branch Secretary Deborah Foster

Read our interview with the new ABW Branch Secretary

Jo is a young member from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Justice branch. She is a member of the South East Young Members’ Forum and also sits on National Young Members’ Forum.

Every year, UNISON South East runs a weekend residential training course for all newly appointed or untrained Branch Officers. This year, the Branch Officer Training weekend is taking place at the Hilton at  Ageas Bowl in Southampton and the following courses will be taking place: Branch Officer Training Branch Secretary: This course is designed to […]

UNISON has a proud history of providing quality training and education courses for all elected Branch Officers and union members. We have put together a16-day programme of training which we recommend to all new Branch Women’s Officers, to help you understand your role and help you acquire the knowledge and skills to support and advise members and your […]

In addition to our main programme of activist education courses, the UNISON South East also runs additional courses throughout the year. Some are programmed, some are demand-driven, but all help equip our activists for the roles they undertake. Additional Regional Courses Branch Officer Training This is an annual residential weekend training event that covers all the key branch […]

The role of a UNISON Health and Safety rep Practice the skills you'll need Develop your confidence to represent members […]

Strike action was averted and an agreement reached with MMD Shipping Ltd after ongoing negotiations between UNISON and the employer resulted in a much-improved offer to members. For the last year, UNISON has been in discussion with MMD management to find changes in working practices that would improve MMD’s financial stability. The initial proposal by MMD […]