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.

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💜 Unions Week

10 – 16 February 2025

Love is in the air as we celebrate trade unions in this year’s Heart Unions Week!

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 (Bristol)

3 February – 10 March 2025

UNISON South West, Vintry Building, Bristol, BS1 2BD

The Organising Steward course is in person at 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 (Online)

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 (Exeter)

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 (Taunton)

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.

Getting your voice heard in your union

3 April 2025 9:30am–11:30am

Online - Via MS TEAMS

The Key to Participating in UNISON Democracy – A Getting Your Voice Heard Pathway course. A half day online workshop.

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.