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Activist training: Advanced Representation, Campaigning & Negotiating Skills

Date
16 – 19 May 2022

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.

Event on the UNISON East Midlands site.

Activist training: Organising Stewards

Date
9 May 2022 9:30am–4:30pm

This online regional course is for stewards who require training in the role and gain ERA accreditation.

Event on the UNISON East Midlands site.

Mental Health First Aid

Date
22 – 23 May 2023

An advanced course for UNISON reps who have already completed the UNISON or TUC Mental Health At Work course.

Event on the UNISON College site.

Branch Treasurer/OLBA Training Autumn 2024

Date
21 November 2024 9:30am–1:00pm

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 […]

Event on the UNISON College site.

Making Equality Central to Your Branch

Date
13 May 2024 9:30am–4:30pm
Location
UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

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 […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

International officer

Date
28 June 2024 9:30am–4:30pm
Location
UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

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 […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

Disabled Members Officer

Date
24 May 2024 9:30am–4:30pm
Location
UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

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 […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

Trans Ally Training

Date
1 August 2024 1:00pm–4:00pm
Location
Online

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

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

Recruitment Techniques Workshop

Date
25 July 2022 1:00pm–2:30pm

One hour online workshop on improving UNISON member recruitment.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

The BIG Weekend

Date
20 – 22 May 2022
Location
Hilton at Ageas Bowl, West End, Southampton SO30 3XH *

We look forward to welcoming you to the first (slightly delayed) UNISON South East BIG Weekend, taking place at the Hilton at Ageas Bowl in Southampton*. The BIG Weekend combines three large regional events to create the biggest gathering of South East activists outside of National Delegate Conference!

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Further Representation Skills & Confidence – Online

Date
15 August 2024 9:30am–4:30pm
Location
online

This course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the 5 day Stewards course and explores more details areas of learning to build confidence in representation. This offer is online.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Further Skills for Health & Safety Representatives – Dorset

Date
20 – 22 November 2024
Location
Dorset

This course builds upon the Stage 1 Health and Safety Representatives’ Course and will help H&S reps to further their skills and knowledge. This course is being offered in Dorset.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Challenging Racism in the Workplace – Negotiating for Race Equality – Bristol

Date
10 – 11 September 2024
Location
Bristol

This course and resources offer a range of ideas and checklists for activists to help them incorporate anti racism in their day-to-day campaigning, organising, recruitment and negotiation work, which in turn will help end the isolation felt by many Black workers and encourage proactive involvement in fighting for a fairer workplace.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Challenging Racism in the Workplace – Negotiating for Race Equality – Taunton

Date
16 – 17 April 2024
Location
Taunton

This course and resources offer a range of ideas and checklists for activists to help them incorporate anti racism in their day-to-day campaigning, organising, recruitment and negotiation work, which in turn will help end the isolation felt by many Black workers and encourage proactive involvement in fighting for a fairer workplace.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Further Representation Skills & Confidence ( CANCELLED)

Date
27 – 29 March 2024
Location
Dorset

This course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the 5 day Stewards course and explores more details areas of learning to build confidence in representation.

Event on the UNISON South West site.