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Discover more about Stars in Our Schools campaign Download a printable learning flyer for your workplace  Wales-only Webinars We have a […]

Many public service workers in Wales and the rest of the UK are entitled to request time off to attend training under Section 63D of the Employment Rights Act 1996. Training is a valuable activity and almost always benefits both you, your boss, your colleagues, the organisation you work for and the people you support […]

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

Vital knowledge to help you and your colleagues survive in these challenging times Alongside our campaigning work, we want to help you to survive the coming months by accessing the advice, guidance and financial support that is available from our union, from the welfare state and from agencies across Wales. We also want to raise […]

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.

What is a learning agreement? A learning agreement is a document that sets out in writing the commitments made by an employer and one or more unions, specifying how they will work together on learning issues. In some employers, there will already be an agreement in place. This may be a specific learning agreement or […]

It’s a great way for people like you to become active in your union in a really positive and helpful way, gain more […]

There are many practical issues to consider when you’re putting a learning event in place. Whether you’re planning a learning stall, an online learning session, a short lunch and learn activity, a one-day workshop, or a longer course this checklist goes through key things to consider. Interest / Need  Who is it for? Why is […]

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 […]

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and the pandemic is having a significant and negative impact on our collective mental health. But don’t worry, your union is here to help

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 […]