Lay Tutor Training – Part 1

25 November 2024 9:30am–4:30pm

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.

ULR Training 2024 – Training for Unison Learning Representatives

6 November 2024 9:30am–1:00pm

UNISON learning reps (ULRs) are volunteers who are willing to encourage and support other colleagues with learning in the workplace. 4 x 1/2 days of learning online.

O2W – Developing New Activists 2 – Mentoring & Coaching

27 November 2024 9:30am–4:30pm

Bristol

Organising To Win – Developing New Activists 2 – Mentoring and Coaching

O2W – Using data to organise

28 November 2024 9:30am–4:30pm

Taunton

Organising To Win – Using data to organise

Health & Safety 1 – An introduction (Online)

7 November – 5 December 2024

Online

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

O2W – Social media & online organising skills

5 December 2024 9:30am–4:30pm

Taunton

Organising To Win – Social Media & online skills for organising

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.

O2W – Social media for organising

12 December 2024 9:30am–1:00pm

Online

Organising To Win – Social Media for organising

The Organising Steward 2024 – NEW! Bristol

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.