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General election 2024: Back to school

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson speaks to UNISON about her plans to rebuild the education system – and how that can impact on the union’s members

bigger picture, Magazine on the Magazine site.

Struggling schools forced to rely on teaching assistants as cheap cover for teachers

The research finds 45% say they are covering more classes now than they were the previous school year (2022/2023). The report, commissioned by UNISON and written by researcher Rob […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Christina McAnea stresses how vital school support staff are

About one in five of our members are school support staff – that’s how big a group you are in our union. “And that’s really important […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Branch Officer Training Weekend 2024

Elected branch officers from UNISON branches across the Yorkshire and Humberside region came together in Sheffield over the weekend for the region’s annual branch officer training weekend. The weekend brings together activists from across the region to learn and develop skills together, as well as to help make new contacts and develop networks. UNISON Yorkshire […]

Uncategorized on the UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside site.

Love to learn with UNISON

Did you know your union runs its own college? Find out what’s available for members and activists – or how members can become activists

Uncategorized, UNISON people on the Magazine site.

New Steward Course – Stage 1 (Teesside)

Date
16 – 17 September 2024
Location
Resource Centre, Meath Street, Middlesborough

It covers topics including: the role of an organising union; the importance of equalities in UNISON; working with members and more experienced activists to […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

New Steward Course – Stage 2 (Teesside)

Date
30 September – 1 October 2024
Location
Resource Centre, Meath Street, Middlesborough

Closing date: Noon 15 September 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 […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

Agenda for Change Banding and Job Evaluation

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

Closing date: Noon 3 September 2024 This course is designed for UNISON reps. It is designed to introduce the basic principles of job evaluation and to enable learners to know what is expected from employers and from staff-side in the job evaluation process. The course is also designed to explore how to uphold best practice […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

Stewards Course (Social Care) – Hybrid

Date
23 September – 21 October 2024
Location
UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

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 […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

ERA Reaccreditation 4 days (online)

Date
3 October 2024
Location
Online

Every five years UNISON expects our reps to participate in a training course during which you will have the opportunity to learn about the […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

New Steward Course – Stage 1 (Durham)

Date
10 – 11 October 2024
Location
Location in Durham TBC

It covers topics including: the role of an organising union; the importance of equalities in UNISON; working with members and more experienced activists to […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

New Steward Course – Stage 2 (Durham)

Date
24 – 25 October 2024
Location
Location in Durham TBC

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 […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

Local government education wins and woes

Education motions closed out the 2024 local government conference in Brighton

Article, News on the UNISON National site.