Writing Effective Motions (online)

10 December 2024 9:30am–12:30pm

Online

The course is designed to give all UNISON activists the knowledge, confidence and skills required to write and move effective motions. Writing Effective Motions – How to Participate in UNISON’s democracy. This offer is an online option.

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.

Trans Ally Workshop – 2024

This workshop, developed in conjunction with our regional LGBT+ Self-Organised Group, and will look at UNISON’s policies and how to be a trans ally.

Race Discrimination Claims Protocol Workshop

Race Discrimination Claims Protocol Workshop. This workshop is aaimed at Branch Officers, Stewards, and Health & Safety reps. It will give an overview of the UNISON’s Race Discrimination Protocol and identify organising opportunities for branches and activists.

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–12:30pm

Online - Via MS TEAMS

Employment Law: The Law on Equality & Disrimination.
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. As the new government tables new employment laws, we will be scheduling extra courses to cover new legislation throughout the year. Watch this space!

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

3 March 2025 9:30am–11:00am

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

Employment Law: Trade Union Law

22 April 2025 9:30am–12:00pm

Online - Via MS TEAMS

Employment Law: Trade Union Law. 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.

Represent with Confidence

28 – 29 April 2025

Bristol

The course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the 5-day Stewards course and explores in more detail.