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.
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
There will be a charge to the branch of: £ You may have a local policy to support with gaining reasonable time off to attend training from your employer. There is also […]
Training for Health and Safety Reps
The UNISON anti-privatisation training is for UNISON local government activists to understand the problem of privatisation and learn about successful campaigns elsewhere.
The closing date for applications is 4th November 2024 You will learn about health and safety legislation, including the law relating to risk assessment, and your employer’s responsibilities […]
UNISON’s Branch Welfare Officer (BWO) training has two stages: Stage 1: a short introductory online module (1 hour) plus GDPR e-note (20 mins) The online module is an introduction to the BWO role. The GDPR e-note covers the main data protection issues that you need to be aware of as a UNISON activist. It outlines […]
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 3 April Date: 15- 16 April Time: 9:30-16:30 To become a UNISON steward and represent members in your workplace you must complete Stage 1 and Stage 2 training. Stage 1 The first two days of training for workplace representatives will help you to understand the steward’s role in organising members at local […]
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 […]
Every five years UNISON expects our reps to participate in a training course during which you will have the opportunity to […]
Closing date: Noon 6 April Time: 9:30-16:30 This course is aimed at members of UNISONs LGBT+ Self Organised Group will focus on developing UNISON policy and activity In the Northern region for UNISONs Year of the LGBT+ Worker 2024 Oops! We could not locate your form. Outcome
Closing date: noon 8 September 2024 This is a Hybrid Course predominantly aimed at members working in Social Care but open to other members. The first 4 sessions will be delivered online with the final session being held at UNISONs regional office in Newcastle. Online 4:30-7:30 23 September online 5pm – 7pm 30 September online […]
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 9 October 2024 To become a UNISON steward and represent members in your workplace you must complete Stage 1 and Stage 2 training. Stage 2 You must have already completed the Stage 1 course to attend Stage 2. The final two days of the training for workplace representatives will certify you as […]
