This 4-day course is for stewards or health & safety reps with some representation experience who completed either the Organising Steward or Organising for Safety course at least 6 months ago.
This online regional course is for stewards who require training in the role and gain ERA accreditation.
An advanced course for UNISON reps who have already completed the UNISON or TUC Mental Health At Work course.
There are many different ways to be involved in UNISON. Some people are quite happy just to pay their subscriptions every month and leave it at that. Others become contacts or take on a role as workplace rep (steward), health and safety rep, or union learning rep (ULR). Still others get involved as a member […]
With holiday season upon us, many of us are breathing a sigh of relief and taking a break before we look ahead to the rest of the year. And there’s plenty to look forward to this autumn. We’re continuing to expand our online learning offer for UNISON members and for UNISON activists. Free online learning […]
UNISON’s programme of learning for our members and training for our activists continues in a safe manner. Most of our core activist training programme is now available online, and we have expanded our online member learning programme massively over the last nine months. In this page we share some of the opportunities that you can […]
2022 has been an exciting year for us – seeing the launch of UNISON College at National Delegate Conference and the return of our own ULR conference to UNISON Centre, with the introduction of new courses for members and for activists, and the trial of a careers information, advice and guidance service (read on for […]
Looking back We’d like to say a big thank you… To UNISON members, for keeping our public services running through a second challenging year. To UNISON activists, for supporting our members in the challenges they’ve faced at work, standing up for workers’ rights. To UNISON learning reps and lifelong learning coordinators, for opening up learning […]
UNISON reps are the face of our union. Whether they’re stewards (workplace representatives), health and safety reps, or union learning reps, they’re the people who, day in, day out, do the work of making public service workplaces fairer, safer, and more fulfilling places to be. But our reps need to be confident in their skills […]
Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, much of our activist training is currently being run online, using a combination of interactive webinars, individual work, and online activities and forums. Courses are being organised both regionally and nationally. Where possible, you should aim to attend a course in your region. This will give you the […]
This online half-day course delivered over Microsoft Teams is aimed primarily at recently appointed Branch Treasurers. The course will show in detail how to use the union’s online branch accounting system (OLBA), including: Recording receipts and payments Reconciling bank accounts Putting the branch’s budget onto OLBA Producing reports for committee meetings and AGMs Making necessary […]
Closing date: Noon 4 May Time: 9:30-16:30 This course is aimed at trained and active representatives and branch officers. It is designed as an introduction to equality in the branch. The course aims and objectives are; The course will enable participants to: Understand the roles of the Branch Equalities Co-ordinator, Equality Reps and Self-Organised Groups […]
Closing date: Noon 21 June Time: 9:30-16:30 This course is aimed at new Branch International Officers or for those who may have been in the role for some time but have never received training. Aims: Understand why international work is a trade union issue Be aware of UNISON’s priority themes, campaigns and countries Understand UNISON’s […]
Closing date: Noon 17 May Time: 9:30-16:30 The course is appropriate for Disabled Members Branch Officers or Contacts and for UNISON disabled members and activists who want to find out more about getting active in the branch and disabled member organisation in UNISON. Course aims: To define the role of a Disabled Members Branch Officer […]
Closing date: Noon 19 July Time: 9:30-16:30 This training session will help you; Identify the role of a trans ally and why it’s needed Explore UNISON’s definition of transgender Explore what you can do to be a good trans ally Know where to find resources and support Oops! We could not locate your form. Outcome
