The Organising Steward in person learning option in Taunton. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON
Closing date: Noon 6 May Time: 9:30-16:30 This course is aimed at UNISON Branch Secretaries and Assistant Branch Secretaries Course aims: To develop an understanding of the role of the UNISON branch leader, in particular the branch secretary and assistant branch secretary. To consider the role of the UNISON branch leader in the current economic […]
Closing date: Noon 4 June This one day course is designed to give Environmental Officers/Green Reps initial training During this course you will; plan a strategy for their branch to engage around environmental issues on a workplace and wider level. Examine the practicalities involved in greening your workplace develop an outline plan to discuss with […]
Closing date: Noon 30 May Time: 9:30-16:30 This course is aimed at trained and active branch representatives and officers. The aims of the course are to raise your awareness of the opportunities equality law provides to identify institutional racism and ensure that the issues are dealt with · To improve your knowledge of the tools […]
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
The deadline for applications has now passed and places on this course have been allocated. To join the waiting list for future sessions, complete the form located at the bottom of this page. This three module online course is designed to support branch activists to plan a strategy to engage with environmental issues in the […]
Closing date: Noon 15 July Time: 9:30-16:30 Aimed at active reps and branch officers. This course is designed as an introduction to equality in the branch. Course aims and objectives: The course will enable participants to: Understand the roles of the Branch Equalities Co-ordinator, Equality Reps and Self-Organised Groups officers. To improve their knowledge of […]
Closing date: Noon 17 June Time: 9:30-16:30 You must have previously completed Stage and 2 stewards training. Every five years UNISON expects our reps to participate in a training course during which you will have the opportunity to learn about the new requirements, processes, legal changes and organising initiatives which are happening across the union. […]
Closing date: Noon 27 May Time: 9:30-16:30 You must have previously completed Stage and 2 stewards training. Every five years UNISON expects our reps to participate in a training course during which you will have the opportunity to learn about the new requirements, processes, legal changes and organising initiatives which are happening across the union. […]
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 5 June Time: 9:30-16:30 Aimed at Branch Education Officers; Explain why education and access to training is a trade union issue Summarise the key tasks of the role Identify your branch education team Know how to access training and what is available Explore organising and learning opportunities Consider how to develop and […]
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 14 May Time: 9:30-16:30 To define the role of a UNISON branch Women’s officer or contact. 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 equality issues on the recruitment and bargaining agenda. Oops! We […]
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 8 May Time: 9:30-16:30 Dates: This is a 3 day course running on 15, 22, 29 May Introductory training for Union Learning Reps (ULRs) Aims; the role of the UNISON learning rep how to find out what people want to learn – and how making the case for learning networking and making […]
