Organising Steward – Taunton

7 October – 4 November 2024

Taunton

The Organising Steward in person learning option this autumn in Taunton. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON

ERA Refresher Dorset

6 – 7 November 2024

Dorset

This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) recertification, which states that Stewards need to update their skills and training every 5 years. It involves group work and discussion. It is also a good opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.

O2W – Developing New Activists 1 – Building the branch

8 November 2024 9:30am–4:30pm

Bristol

Organising To Win – Developing New Activists 1 – Building the branch

Dealing with difficult face-to-face conversations

11 November 2024 9:30am–12:30pm

Online - Via MS ZOOM

This ½ day online course delivered by a specialist tutor via zoom is aimed at UNISON Members who regularly in work may often be faced with tackling difficult conversations or topics, or who may often have service users who are aggressive or angry.

Writing Effective Motions

11 November 2024 9:30am–12:30pm

Taunton

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

Further Skills for Health & Safety Representatives – Dorset

20 – 22 November 2024

Dorset

This course builds upon the Stage 1 Health and Safety Representatives’ Course and will help H&S reps to further their skills and knowledge. This course is being offered in Dorset.

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