23 April 2019 8:30am–3:30pm
Exeter
This is a one-day course aimed at helping stewards communicate effectively with members from an organising perspective.
Past Events
23 April 2019 8:30am–3:30pm
Truro
This is a one-day course aimed at helping stewards communicate effectively with members from an organising perspective.
16 April 2019 9:30am–4:30pm
Exeter
This course covers UNISON’s commitment to reflecting the diversity of its members and an introduction to equality legislation. It is designed to raise awareness of potential discrimination in the workplace.
16 April 2019 8:30am–3:30pm
Truro
This course covers UNISON’s commitment to reflecting the diversity of its members and an introduction to equality legislation. It is designed to raise awareness of potential discrimination in the workplace. The course will help participants to: review UNISON’s rules in relation to proportionality, fair representation and self-organisation have an understanding of the development of anti-discrimination […]
13 April 2019 10:00am–2:00pm
The Station (Creative Youth Network), Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG
If you are a UNISON member under the age of 27 (as of 13 April 2018) you are eligible to attend – so why not come along? You will meet other young members from the South West Region Find out more about what UNISON does for Young Members, nationally, regionally and at branch level You […]
1 March – 12 April 2019
Bristol
This is a five day course aimed at all stewards, reps and activists. The course introduces learners to the main concepts of employment law and how the law relates to the workplace. Topics covered include: how the law has developed over time how laws are made contracts of employment the law on redundancy, TUPE and […]
3 April 2019 8:30am–3:30pm
Taunton
This course is for UNISON activists who need to advise members on maternity and parental rights or who are looking to improve on statutory rights through negotiation. It will help you understand the complex law relating to these rights and give you an opportunity to compare negotiated contractual agreements with statutory rights to identify opportunities […]
3 April 2019 8:30am–3:30pm
Bristol
The course is designed to give all UNISON activists the knowledge, confidence and skills required to write and move effective motions. The course will help activists to: understand how an effective motions is constructed understand UNISON’s rules on motions and UNISON’s structures practice writing motions that effectively deliver on their contents develop the confidence to […]
2 April 2019 8:30am–3:30pm
Exeter
This course focuses on equipping stewards with the knowledge and skills needed to be able to look after their own wellbeing and manage the workload of the steward. This course will help participants to: identify and manage sources of stress develop effective ways to manage workload find practical ways of managing and dealing with problems […]
2 April 2019 8:30am–3:30pm
Truro
This course focuses on equipping stewards with the knowledge and skills needed to be able to look after their own wellbeing and manage the workload of the steward. This course will help participants to: identify and manage sources of stress develop effective ways to manage workload find practical ways of managing and dealing with problems […]
30 March 2019 10:00am–9:00pm
Exeter
Devon County UNISON, in conjunction with Exeter Trades Council, is sponsoring a match at Exeter City on Saturday 30th March 2019. Events are planned through the day and include Q&A sessions with speakers from UNISON and Hope Not Hate and a evening gig at the Centre Spot. Event Posters Exeter City – Match Poster Exeter City […]
28 March 2019 8:30am–3:30pm
Taunton
The course focuses on talking to employers as an essential part of the steward’s role and stresses the importance of preparation and practice.
26 – 27 March 2019
Taunton
This course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the 5 day Stewards course and explores in more detail: Process for identifying needs and exploring what is and isn’t a case Recap on sources of information especially the ACAS code Preparing for a grievance and a capability case Planning and building a case including interviewing […]
22 – 24 March 2019
Croyde Bay
This event is for school support staff to develop their skills, to network with other members working in schools and to share ideas and good practice. Workshops will include: Making Literacy Fun Managing Classroom Behaviour Power to be You Your Rights At Work Workshops will be delivered by the Open University & UNISON. Places will […]
19 March 2019 8:30am–3:30pm
Bristol
This is a one-day course aimed at helping stewards communicate effectively with members from an organising perspective.