The one-day face-to-face course has been designed to cover 4 modules: · Equality in UNISON · Introduction to Equality legislation · Equality and your role as a rep The aim of the course is to enable reps to gain an understanding of equality issues and to encourage them to embed an equality angle across all […]
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre. This two day course looks at all the major areas of contention in regards to capability. It examines the legal framework which defines capability and looks at how this is different from misconduct. The course activities are bases on providing the maximum practice of identifying and dealing […]
ONLINE It is advisable that new representatives attend the Handling Grievance and Disciplinary Casework course before applying for this course. This 2 day course is based on a single case study and utilises filmed extracts of the case as it unfolds. The course materials cover the entire process of dealing with a grievance, from the […]
ONLINE This course covers the role of the Health and Safety Representative, legislation, workplace inspections and developing local strategies. This is an essential starting point for new Health and Safety representatives You will be required to attend all 5 dates set out below: Thursday 13 June – 10am- 12pm Thursday 20 June – 10am- 12pm […]
5 Tuesdays ONLINE 10am – 12pm You will be required to attend all 5 dates below: Tuesday 11 June 10 – 12pm Tuesday 18 June – 10am – 12pm Tuesday 25 June – 10am- 12pm Tuesday 2 July – 10am- 12pm Tuesday 9 July – 10am- 12pm This is a five-day course for UNISON stewards […]
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham Course aims: – Update on new developments internally and externally which impact upon your role as a UNISON rep. – To inform you on changes in the legislative and legal framework. – To share skills and experience as UNISON reps. – To explore how we build […]
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre Attending and participating in this course will help participants to have an understanding of what sexual harassment is, when and how it happens, and the impact it has on recipients. The course will also explore what responsibilities employers have to prevent sexual harassment and how to report […]
ONLINE This two day course is based on developing skills and a systematic approach to dealing with disciplinary cases. It uses a single set of case notes to consider alternative approaches for dealing with a disciplinary case. The course follows a case portrayed on video to which the stewards have to respond to as the […]
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre This one day course will examine the principles and priorities to consider when representing a UNISON member at a sickness absence review meeting. It will explore the basics of preparing yourself and the member for a meeting and possible outcomes. No prior knowledge of representing a member at […]
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre This course will help participants to understand the law on maternity and parental rights. It will focus on how stewards and health & safety representatives can advise members of their rights with employers. The course will also explore how to negotiate improvements to contractual agreements in the […]
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre As a union representative you will be dealing with lots of workplace issues and cases that can be stressful and pressurized. Due to the busy nature of the representative role, you often don’t have much time to reflect on your own wellbeing. It is important to maintain […]
ONLINE Course aims: – Update on new developments internally and externally which impact upon your role as a UNISON rep. – To inform you on changes in the legislative and legal framework. – To share skills and experience as UNISON reps. – To explore how we build the strength of UNISON in a changing industrial […]
FACE TO FACE at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre This one day course is aimed at stewards who want to build their negotiating skills. The course covers the key negotiating skills, and then provides time for an innovative role play in which the skills can be practised. This is also a good refresher for any […]
The Young Members Forum represents young members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy.
As part of our activities for UNISON 2023 Year of Black Workers, we have created this new bespoke programme of training for Black members.
