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FULLY BOOKED Understanding The Law on Whistleblowing – NEW!

Date
10 May 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
Location
ONLINE

The law on whistleblowing is often misunderstood. This will dispel the myths.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Understanding Dismissals

Date
13 October 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
Location
ONLINE

To give you an understanding of dismissals of employment

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Understanding Dismissals

Date
17 April 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
Location
ONLINE

To give you an understanding of dismissals of employment

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Understanding contracts of employment

Date
6 October 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
Location
ONLINE

Contracts are the basis employment law and understanding how they work is essential to understanding how workplace law works. 

Event on the UNISON South West site.

COURSE FULLY BOOKED Understanding contracts of employment

Date
27 March 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
Location
ONLINE

Contracts are the basis employment law and understanding how they work is essential to understanding how workplace law works. 

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Understanding Employment Status – (CANCELLED)

Date
21 September 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
Location
ONLINE

How you are defined in law as either a worker or employee can affect the employment rights you are entitled to. This workshop will explain the differences and why it is important to know this.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Understanding Employment Status – NEW!

Date
7 March 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
Location
ONLINE

How you are defined in law as either a worker or employee can affect the employment rights you are entitled to. This workshop will explain the differences and why it is important to know this.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

The History of Trade Unions & Employment Law – NEW!!

Date
17 February 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
Location
ONLINE

To understand employment law as it is now, and how it may change in the future, we need to understand the past.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Writing Effective Motions – Online (CANCELLED)

Date
15 February 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
Location
ONLINE

The course is designed to give all UNISON activists the knowledge, confidence and skills required to write and move effective motions.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Mentoring in the Branch – Bristol

Date
3 – 4 May 2023
Location
Bristol

This course is aimed at both newly elected stewards and experienced activists/officers. It introduces the principle of mentoring as a means of support for new stewards.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

CANCELLED ERA Refresher Exeter

Date
3 – 4 April 2023
Location
Exeter

This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) recertification, which states that Stewards need to update their skills and training every 5 years. It involves group work and discussion. It is also a good opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Health & Safety 1 – Taunton

Date
21 September – 19 October 2023
Location
Taunton

This Course is aimed at new and previously untrained Health and Safety Representatives.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Health & Safety 1

Date
21 April – 19 May 2023
Location
Bristol

This Course is aimed at new and previously untrained Health and Safety Representatives.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Organising Stewards Stage 2 – NEW ( Pilot)

Date
17 – 19 July 2023
Location
Bristol

This Course is aimed Representatives who have completed the Organising Stewards Stage 1 course, and have had at least a year’s experience as a rep. The course falls between the initial training and the 5-year ERA Refresher course.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Making Equality Central to your Union Practice – Bristol

Date
7 November 2023 9:30am–4:30pm
Location
Bristol

Equality is written into our rule book and into our objectives and policies but making equality part of everyday business is no small task. Making equality central to your union practice is a course that explores internal and external tools, which can support equality bargaining, negotiating, and representation. The course also looks at how to identify equality themes in organising and recruitment, as well as considering the different equality roles in UNISON and how you can utilise their support.

Event on the UNISON South West site.