The Organising Steward 2024 – NEW! Bristol (FULLY BOOKED)

15 November – 13 December 2024

Bristol

The Organising Steward course is offered in person in our Bristol Office. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON

Lay Tutor Training – Part 2

17 – 18 December 2024

Taunton

UNISON’s LAY tutor training programme is, aimed at ULRs, Branch Education Officers or other Branch Activists who want to develop their skills in trade union education, but is also relevant for branch officers who may wish to lead workshops or discussions in the branch. This is for Part 2.

Equality in Your Branch – Developing a Branch Equality Action Plan

This course and resources offer a range of ideas and checklists for activists to help them incorporate anti racism in their day-to-day campaigning, organising, recruitment and negotiation work, which in turn will help end the isolation felt by many Black workers and encourage proactive involvement in fighting for a fairer workplace.

Employment Law: Understanding Contracts of Employment

3 February 2025 9:30am–12:00pm

Online - Via MS TEAMS

Employment Law: Understanding Contracts of Employment. Understanding how employment law works is essential for reps. This series of workshops will give an introduction to how the law works and how this relates to the role of the rep.

UNISON 101: How can I make change?

13 February 2025 9:30am–1:00pm

Online - Via MS TEAMS

UNISON 101: An introduction to UNISON Conferences , democracy and structures. NEW PILOT COURSE. Introduction to UNISON conferences, democracy and structures. A getting your voice heard pathway course.

Employment Law: Understanding Dismissals

24 February 2025 9:30am–12:00pm

Online - Via MS TEAMS

Employment Law: Understanding Dismissals. Understanding how employment law works is essential for reps. This series of workshops will give an introduction to how the law works and how this relates to the role of the rep.

Employment Law: Understanding TUPE & Redundancy

4 March 2025 9:30am–12:00pm

Online - Via MS TEAMS

Employment Law: Employment Law: Understanding TUPE & Redundancy. Understanding how employment law works is essential for reps. This series of workshops will give an introduction to how the law works and how this relates to the role of the rep.

The Organising Steward 2025

3 February – 10 March 2025

Bristol

The Organising Steward course is offered in person in our Bristol Office. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON

The Organising Steward 2025

6 February – 13 March 2025

Online - Via MS TEAMS

The Organising Steward course is offered online via MS Teams. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON

Employment Law: The Law on Equality & Discrimination

18 March 2025 9:30am–12:00pm

Online - Via MS TEAMS

Employment Law: The Law on Equality & Discrimination. Understanding how employment law works is essential for reps. This series of workshops will give an introduction to how the law works and how this relates to the role of the rep.

Deal Maker: Unlock Your Negotiation Potential

13 March 2025 9:30am–4:00pm

Bristol

The course focuses on talking to employers as an essential part of the steward’s role and stresses the importance of preparation and practice.

Stewards Reaccreditation Training – ERA Reaccreditation ( online)

3 March 2025 9:30am–1:00pm

Online - Via MS TEAMS

The course is designed to meet the requirements of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) recertification.

The Organising Steward 2025

25 February – 25 March 2025

Exeter

The Organising Steward course is offered in person in our Exeter Office. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON

The Organising Steward 2025

26 February – 26 March 2025

Taunton

The Organising Steward course is offered in person in our Taunton Office. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON

Speak and Succeed: Unlock Your Public Speaking and Debate Potential (Bristol)

25 – 27 March 2025

Bristol

Being confident in speaking in public, whether in a members meeting, the branch or at UNISON conferences is a key activist skill. Another key skill is the art of debate to win people over to the values and ideas of trade unionism. This 3-day course will cover both skills and give you confidence to speak up, inspire people and get our message out there.