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12 February 2020 9:30am–4:30pm
Taunton
Who is it for? This course is aimed at all members who are interested in learning about mental health issues in the workplace, help challenge stigma and raise awareness in their workplaces. What will I learn? The course will cover: how mental health conditions can affect people in the workplace and in their lives how […]
25 January 2020 12:30pm–4:00pm
Somerset County Cricket Club
The next Regional Council meeting is taking place on Saturday 25th January 2020, in Taunton, at the Somerset County Cricket Club. How do I submit a motion? Submit a motion or topic for discussion This form needs completing and submitting by no later than 9am on Monday 6th January 2020. After this, online registration of motions […]
24 – 25 January 2020
Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton
Our annual Get Active event will take place in January 2020 entitled ’Hope Action Change’. Over two days of talks, training and networking, attendees will learn new tools and methods to help tackle issues and campaign for change. Book Your Place Our aim with our Get Active 2020 event is to inspire members to start […]
3 December 2019 9:30am–4:30pm
Taunton
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 […]
4 November – 2 December 2019
Exeter
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 […]
30 November 2019 10:00am–4:00pm
Taunton
The South West Disabled Members Self-Organised Group are holding their annual general meeting on Saturday 30th November in Taunton. The day will include Lyndsey Chung speaking on the Disability Rights UK Leadership Academy Programme and a quiz on Disability Rights by Jon Hartley. These will be followed by the Disabled Members SOG AGM in the afternoon. To book […]
27 – 28 November 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 […]
26 November 2019 9:30am–4:30pm
Bristol
This is a one-day course aimed at helping stewards communicate effectively with members from an organising perspective.
21 – 22 November 2019
Truro
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 […]
21 November 2019 9:30am–4:30pm
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.
20 – 21 November 2019
Exeter
This course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the five day Stewards course and explores in more detail; preparing for a case, building confidence, getting organised and looking after yourself.
19 November 2019 1:00am–1:00am
Exeter
A one day course looking at negotiating with employers around mental health in more depth. Who is it for? The two-day course is aimed at Stewards, Health & Safety Reps, Equalities Reps and Branch Officers. What will I learn? This course will cover: identifying negotiating issues negotiating a workplace mental health policy negotiating around sickness […]
13 November 2019 10:30am–5:30pm
Taunton
This course is aimed at people whose employment brings them into contact with people with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). Learners will benefit from the fact that the tutor team will include an adult with ASD and will therefore have the opportunity to put questions to an individual who has first-hand knowledge and experience of autism […]
13 November 2019 9:30am–4:30pm
Bristol
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 […]
12 November 2019 9:30am–4:30pm
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.
