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 […]
Dates: 3,10,17,24 October Time: 09:30-12:00 Closing date: noon 13 September 2024 You must have previously completed Stage 1 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 […]
Closing date: Noon 23 Sept 2024 To become a UNISON steward and represent members in your workplace you must complete Stage 1 and Stage 2 training. Stage 1 The first 2 days of training for workplace representatives will help you to understand the steward’s role in organising members at local level and help you feel […]
This online webinar will help participants learn how to communicate effectively and how to apply practical strategies to de-escalate and resolve conflict. It would be most suitable for those people working with children and young adults in professional settings. Objectives: Understand how to prevent and manage challenging and violent behaviour developing Understand how to […]
ERA (Employment Relations Act 1999) Refresher Training By law, all workplace representatives are required to undertake training at least once every five years to keep up to date and maintain their ERA certification. The refresher course aims to update reps on new legislation which is relevant to their role and introduce new developments within UNISON. […]
This course is aimed at new health and safety representatives. We have transformed our classroom based course into an online course, delivered by experienced TUC tutors. 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 […]
In this 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 people’s […]
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 […]
One hour online workshop on improving UNISON member recruitment.
Build your confidence! The use of digital technology is increasing in our workplaces and in our personal lives, from accessing digital payslips to paying council tax online. We all need to develop our digital skills to keep up with changing technologies. To sign up please email your membership number to: membereducationse@union.co.uk Outcome
Learn more about Access to Work. It is a publicly funded employment support programme that aims to help more disabled people start or stay in work. It can provide practical and financial support if you have a disability or long term physical or mental health condition. An Access to Work grant can pay for […]
The Young Members Forum represents young members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy.
The Young Members Forum represents young members at a regional level, helping to develop campaigns and inform policy.
This course is aimed at new Branch Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers. This course will cover: An overview of the OLBA system – functionality and report Showing you how your accounts are completed. Entering your receipts and payments with help and support from course tutor(s). Completing reconciliations for your bank/savings accounts. An overview of the new […]
Representing Members at Virtual Hearings This one hour workshop is aimed at stewards who are currently representing members online in Grievance or Disciplinary Hearings This workshop will cover: This course will : How to approach online hearings. Preparation for an online hearing. Communicating with the member about the case. UNISON’s representation protocols. 12 October 2022 […]
