This section is about retired members. Our retired members group works closely with other parts of the union on almost every issue that affects workers in the UK, as well as fighting for quality public services, on which many older people rely.
Our annual general meeting is open to branch and regional welfare representatives
UNISON South East has over 2000 members who are active in their branch, at a regional level and nationally. Our activists do thousands of different roles from representing members in hearings, campaigning for equality in the workplace to leading local recruitment activities. So, if you are a UNISON member and want to find out more about how you […]
Welcome to the South East Education webpage. The 2024 Course Programme is here! We are running a full programme of courses in 2024 which include a mixture of online and classroom-based to make learning accessible to all. From Stewards training and follow-on courses to learning for members including handling stress, bullying and harassment, recruitment […]
With 1 million women members in UNISON, these course are designed to inspire, inform and build the confidence of women. Our courses are designed to help support more women to become active in their branches, and to work together to campaign for change. Courses for women Women’s Officer Passport If you have recently been elected as […]
If you have recently been elected as a UNISON Health and Safety rep, you are probably feeling slightly anxious about what you have let yourself in for. Don’t panic! UNISON South East have put together a 14-day programme of training which we recommend for all new Health and Safety reps, and for which your employer should give you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Will you join us at this year’s FE seminar? Top speakers, great venue, networking opportunities Hear from the experts and put your questions to: Richard Atkins, FE commissioner, England Tom Bennett, Managing behaviour expert – launching the UNISON guide Shakira Martin, NUS President and former FE student, campaigning for the sector Find out more about: […]
It’s time for the biennial UNISON National health and safety seminar – and in truly “National” fashion – we are on our way to Belfast’s iconic venue – The Waterfront in Northern Ireland
This refresher course aims to update reps on new legislation which is relevant to their role and introduce new developments within UNISON. UNISON South East Training Application Form Outcome
This course is aimed at newly elected and less experienced UNISON stewards. It is part 1 of a stewards initial training and will help equip stewards with organising skills. for those who would like to go on and develop their representation skills, part 2 of the stewards training is recommended. As a steward, you are […]
