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That came after some 62,000 new members joined UNISON in the last three months – with record numbers signing up in the last few weeks. That […]

This is a very difficult time for our members, many of whom are delivering frontline services at this unprecedented time. UNISON members will still need support from activists – and this will also mean challenges for our stewards and reps, including Health and Safety reps. The most important advice is that you keep yourself and […]

Union learning and organising services offers web-based training for reps and learning opportunities for members

Date

1 December 2020 11:00am–12:00pm

Location

Online

A webinar for all activists on World AIDS Day. What will this webinar cover?  What is HIV/ AIDS? Health, safety and training Fighting discrimination Impact of employer policies Representing members with HIV This webinar is being run jointly for all activists in South East and South West region. It is free to attend, to apply […]

Date

30 September 2020 9:30am–4:30am

Location

Nottingham, Venue TBC

A one day training course for those either new to or interested in the role of Branch Treasurer. 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 This […]

The review group, made up of 24 senior UNISON members, met for the third time on 6 February

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Providing all branches with effective support and resources is UNISON’s ‘key priority’

Thank you to all of you who got involved in It takes one to know one during November. Our winners in the prize draw have all been notified and will be receiving their shopping vouchers very soon. The lucky winners are: 1st prize £500 shopping voucher – Rehka Gandesha, Central & East Berkshire 2nd Prize £250 voucher – Grahame Stanley, Oxfordshire […]

Gabby Houlgraves UNISON Steward, Branch Communications Officer, Kent Local Government Branch How long have you been active in the union and what roles do you hold? I’ve been a member for 15 years. I’ve been active in UNISON since July 2018, and I’m currently a workplace steward and Branch Communications Officer. What made you take this […]

Date

9 – 13 March 2020

Location

Guildford Regional Office

This course is aimed at newly elected and less experienced Health & Safety reps organising at a local level and incorporates Risk Assessment training. This course will help you: Find out more about your role as a UNISON Health & Safety rep Practice the skills you will need Develop your confidence to represent your members […]

Date

2 – 6 March 2020

Location

Southampton City College

This course is aimed at newly elected and less experienced UNISON stewards. As a steward, you are a vital link in the union chain and have an important role to play in organising members at local level. UNISON South East Training Application Form   Outcome

Date

24 – 26 February 2020

Location

Brighton Regional Office

This course is aimed at UNISON representatives who are involved in negotiations or who are likely to become involved in negotiations with management on pay and conditions of service. This course will cover: Understanding the process of negotiating Becoming familiar with different styles of negotiating Working effectively as part of a team Understanding how to […]

Date

10 – 11 February 2020

Location

Brighton Regional Office

This course is aimed at existing UNISON Stewards and is designed to follow on from the 5 day Organising Stewards course. The course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the 5 day course. This course will cover: Process for identifying needs and exploring what is and isn’t a case Recap on sources if information […]

Date

27 – 28 February 2020

Location

Guildford Regional Office

This refresher course aims to update reps on new legislation which is relevant to their role and introduce new developments within UNISON. UNISON South East Training Application Form   Outcome