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A union learning agenda is not just another perk of being in a union, it’s a matter of equality. Janey Starling finds out about the UNISON College

Date

10 – 11 October 2022

Location

UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

Note This is a two day course and learners must attend both days to complete the course. About the training The course will help you: Understand the H&S reps role; Carry out the H&S reps duties; Be more effective in the role; Understand the key rights of health and safety reps; Recognise the employers responsibilities […]

Date

30 November 2022 10:15am–12:45pm

Location

Online

About the webinar To support World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday 10 September UNISON are running this workshop for UNISON members facilitated by Cruse Bereavement Care. There is no single or right way to respond to a suicide. Recognising the individual circumstances are an important part of any support given to those bereaved by suicide. […]

Date

27 July 2022 9:30am–1:00pm

Join this national half-day Teams briefing for stewards, branch officers, union learning reps and lifelong learning co-ordinators from UNISON’s learning and organising team. What will the course cover? Benefits of having a learning agreement, Preparing the ground (identifying data, arguments, targets and allies), What should go in a learning agreement, Role of the union learning […]

Date

28 April 2022 9:30am–4:00pm

Location

Regional Centre, Vivian Ave, Sherwood Rise, Nottingham NG5 1AF

One day course for UNISON members looking for ways to make our workplaces greener.

Pride Month may be over but for Collina Angus, UNISON learning rep at Loughborough University, equalities are a year-round passion. That’s something that she’s combined with learning to create a dynamic, engaging series of online events, inviting experts to share their knowledge with members at the university. She began last October with an event for […]

UNISON is always here to help its members. For those suffering with difficulties as diverse as bereavement, sickness, addiction, job loss, debt […]

In this guest blog Carol McGrath, UNISON learning project worker in Leeds, explains why union learning is so important to her. I have always had a passion for lifelong learning and I strongly believe learning enables people to live a happier and fulfilled life. A few years ago, happy with my career path and content […]

The publication of our magazine celebrating all things UNISON learning is a highlight of every year. Uniquely, 2020’s edition has been published in an online-only format – but it’s still filled with stories showcasing some of the highlights from a year of UNISON learning. This year’s edition includes: our new partnership with the Staff Skills […]

While we know that many of our members and reps will be extremely busy continuing to deliver our public services, or are busier than usual with caring responsibilities, others are on furlough or self-isolating and find themselves with unexpected spare time.   Meanwhile, people’s natural creativity and adaptability has been evident as they’ve been adapting their pastimes to life at home and sharing them […]

From refreshers on subjects as diverse as English, maths, and the menopause through the Wranx app, to Unionlearn's new Learning At Home collection, you can find them all […]

UNISON has joined with Skills Academy to give members access to over 500 online courses

Date

15 – 16 October 2020

Location

Nottingham, Venue TBC

Training for the role of Communications Officers, Education Co-ordinators & Equality Co-ordinators Details Branch Officer Training courses are open not only to current and new officers but also to those interested in standing for these positions who wish to gain an insight into what is involved in the role. Course sessions will take place on […]

Date

15 – 16 October 2020

Location

Nottingham, Venue TBC

Training for the role of Branch Chair, Lifelong Learning Co-ordinators and Secretaries Details Branch Officer Training courses are open not only to current and new officers but also to those interested in standing for these positions who wish to gain an insight into what is involved in the role. Course sessions will take place on […]

That free learning included courses on: the Equality Act; pensions; and the Menopause at Work. Deputy Mayor, Asher Craig, attended these sessions. Building on the success of these […]