This is a back to basics revision of calculations. If you use calculations as part of your role and feel you still need a bit more practice then this is for you. This session will take maths back to the beginning in a friendly relaxed environment. The session aims to revisit conversion of weights and […]
Who this event is for Trained and untrained ULRs About the course This training event is for Union learning Reps, Education Officers and Lifelong Learning Coordinators. Participants will receive updates on the national and regional learning offers they can promote to their members and workshops on skills useful for UNISON activists working with learners. Oops! […]
This webinar is aimed at UNISON activists and Branch officers and gives an overview of how the UNISON mentoring scheme works and how it can benefit your branch. Participants can find out more about mentoring in UNISON and ask any questions they may have. This workshop will be facilitated by Nicky Ramanandi (Regional Convenor) and […]
Closing date: Noon 5 June Time: 9:30-16:30 Aimed at Branch Education Officers; Explain why education and access to training is a trade union issue Summarise the key tasks of the role Identify your branch education team Know how to access training and what is available Explore organising and learning opportunities Consider how to develop and […]
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 […]
Closing date: Noon 1 April Time: 9:30-16:30 You must have previously completed Stage and 2 stewards training. Every five years UNISON expects our reps to participate in a training course during which you will have the opportunity to learn about the new requirements, processes, legal changes and organising initiatives which are happening across the union. […]
Closing date: Noon 15 July Time: 9:30-16:30 Aimed at active reps and branch officers. This course is designed as an introduction to equality in the branch. Course aims and objectives: The course will enable participants to: Understand the roles of the Branch Equalities Co-ordinator, Equality Reps and Self-Organised Groups officers. To improve their knowledge of […]
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
To reflect on how you lead a branch in changing times Oops! We could not locate your form […]
Closing date: Noon 4 June This one day course is designed to give Environmental Officers/Green Reps initial training During this course you will; plan a strategy for their branch to engage around environmental issues on a workplace and wider level. Examine the practicalities involved in greening your workplace develop an outline plan to discuss with […]
This three day course is aimed at UNISON representatives who are involved in negotiations or who are likely to become involved in negotiations with management on policies, pay, change management, and conditions. It will help participants to: develop and practice negotiating skills be more effective team negotiators understand the process of negotiating be familiar with […]
In this online workshop you will learn about what unconscious bias actually is and how our brains process information. Why does unconscious bias happen and where does it come from? What are the effects and impact of unconscious bias on individuals in society and in the workplace? How can we address our own and other […]
This course is aimed at new health and safety representatives. This course is classroom based, delivered by West Thames College, at UNISON, Guildford Office. You will learn about health and safety legislation, including the law relating to risk assessment, and also your employer’s responsibilities. It will help you work with members to tackle workplace issues […]
