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Challenging racism is at the heart of what unions do

“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist. We must be anti-racist”  Angela Davis Saturday 20 March 2021 marks the UN anti-racism Day of Action. Regrettably the effect of the global pandemic meant that demonstrations set to take place last year had to be postponed. However, an exciting online gathering event will replace […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Young Members Forum

Date
23 February 2021 3:00pm–4:00pm
Location
Online Meeting

Outcome

Event on the UNISON South East site.

UNISON SE celebrates LGBT+ History Month

LGBT+ History Month is back again this February and we are encouraging all our members to join the celebrations. Though we are still restricted by the lockdown there are some terrific events planned and lots of resources available for branches. After a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is “more important than ever” to celebrate […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

LGBT+ History Month Quiz

Date
18 February 2021 7:30pm–8:45pm
Location
Online quiz

Test your knowledge of LGBT+ history (and other topics!) by joining our special online quiz, hosted by the Regional LGBT+ Group. Everyone is welcome to pit their wits and try to win one of our excellent prizes, and friends and family of UNISON members can also join in the fun. Please email p.young@unison.co.uk to register, […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

LGBT+ History Month Webinar: UNISON’s Role as a Champion of LGBT+ Equality

Date
24 February 2021 12:30pm–1:30pm
Location
Online webinar

All UNISON members are invited to join us for this special webinar in celebration of LGBT+ History Month. We are delighted that Susan Mawhood, UNISON National Officer for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender+ Equality, will be with us to discuss UNISON’s history supporting the LGBT+ Community and the excellent work the LGBT+ Self Organised Group continues […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Regional Women’s Forum 2021 – Back To Work As Usual?

Date
1 – 2 October 2021
Location
Online meeting

This year’s UNISON South East Regional Women’s Forum takes place 1-2 October with a range of talks and workshops and a chance to network with other women in the region.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Finance Committee Meeting

Date
7 December 2021 11:00am–12:30pm
Location
Online Meeting

The Finance Committee is accountable to the Regional Council for all finances in the region relating to the lay member budget.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Finance Committee Meeting

Date
16 September 2021 11:00am–12:30pm
Location
Online Meeting

The Finance Committee is accountable to the Regional Council for all finances in the region relating to the lay member budget.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Using the Equality Act webinar

Date
15 December 2020 12:00pm–1:30pm
Location
Online event

This webinar is open to UNISON Activists. Since 2010 UK employees have been protected from discrimination by the Equality Act – so how come there are still around 35,000 such claims in England and Wales each year? This Webinar clarifies the legislation and invites participants to give judgement on case studies. We will also examine […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Young Members Officer Training and Networking Webinar

Date
18 November 2020 5:00pm–6:00pm
Location
Online event

We’d like to invite all new and potential Young Members’ Officers to a training and networking session as part of the TUC’s Young Workers Month in November. What will this course cover? recruiting new members and organising and encouraging existing young members to become active in the branch and in UNISON campaigns; building a branch […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Time to be Heard – TUC Young Workers Month

Date
26 October – 4 December, 2020

Tell us what is affecting you in your workplace. Held in November every year, TUC Young Workers Month is a time where unions highlight the important issues facing young workers. It is an opportunity to recruit and organise even more young members to help us win better working conditions and build a stronger union. This […]

Campaign on the UNISON South East site.

Cancer in the workplace

Date
2 December 2020 2:00pm–3:00pm
Location
Online event

Trade Unions have been at the forefront of the campaign against the use of carcinogens in the workplace, including asbestos, which UNISON members are still working around. UNISON reps can offer practical advice and assistance to members suffering from a range of cancers who might need adjustments to roles, working hours, place of work throughout […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Vibrant and positive debate at The Patriarchy and the Pandemic

With face to face events on hold during Covid-19, the South East Regional Women’s Forum went virtual this year

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Disabled Members Officer Training and Networking Webinar

Date
24 August 2020 2:30pm–3:30pm
Location
Online event

We’d like to invite all new and recently elected Disabled Members Officers to a training and networking session designed to introduce you to your new role. The aims of these sessions are;  To find out more about what is involved in your new role To make individual action plans for the rest of 2020 dependent […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

LGBT+ Officer Training and Networking Webinar

Date
19 August 2020 11:00am–12:00pm
Location
Online event

We’d like to invite all new and recently elected LGBT+ Officers to a training and networking session designed to introduce you to your new role. The aims of these sessions are;  To find out more about what is involved in your new role To make individual action plans for the rest of 2020 dependent on […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.