National Delegate Conference 2024

18 – 21 June 2024

The Brighton Centre

UNISON National Delegate Conference returns to Brighton in 2024. Taking place from Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 June.

The Organising Steward 2023 – Taunton- In Person (POSTPONED)

18 September – 16 October 2023

Taunton

The Organising Steward in person learning option 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

Health and Safety Fest 2023 (BOOKING CLOSED)

15 – 16 September 2023

Croyde Bay, North Devon

Our regional Health & Safety Forum takes on a new name for 2023, out with the ‘Forum’ and in with the ‘Fest’!

National Young Member Conference 2023

24 – 26 November 2023

Crowne Plaza, Newcastle

This year’s National Young Members Conference will take place in Newcastle from 24 – 26 November 2023.

Black Leadership Programme ( FULLY BOOKED)

9 – 10 September 2023

Croyde Bay, North Devon

Join us for the Black Leadership Programme 2023! This exciting two-day event will take place in person at Croyde Bay.

Healthcare Students Learning

27 September – 18 October 2023

Online - Webinar

Join our national team to learn more……Online webinar events – various dates

The Organising Steward 2023 – Taunton- In Person -New date added!

3 November – 8 December 2023

Taunton

The Organising Steward in person learning option in TAUNTON this November. 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 2023 – Wareham – NEW OFFER!

3 October – 9 November 2023

Wareham, Dorset

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

Mentoring in the Branch – Bespoke Dorset Council Training

21 November 2023 9:30am–4:30pm

Dorchester county hall

This course is aimed at both newly elected stewards and experienced activists/officers. It introduces the principle of mentoring as a means of support for new stewards.

Attachment in early years – NEW DATE!

3 November 2023 9:30am–12:30pm

Online

Tutored by expert tutors, this course is aimed at support staff working with young children and/or in an early years setting.

Are you being paid correctly? – Bespoke for Somerset LG&C Branch – 1/2 Day Taster – NEW DATE!

16 November 2023 9:30am–12:00pm

Taunton

1/2 Day Introduction Learning option. A introduction to learn more. Are you being paid correctly?

Learn more about the Job Evaluation process.

How is your pay worked out?
Is this fair across Somerset Unitary Authority?
Are you worried about the impact that restructuring will have on your job?

Are you being paid correctly? – Bespoke for Somerset LG&C Branch – Full Day Training

29 November 2023 9:30am–4:30pm

Taunton

Are you being paid correctly? – FULL DAY TRAINING OPTION Learn more about the Job Evaluation process. This is a bespoke training course for UNISON Activists and Members within the Somerset Local Govt. & Community Branch only.  This course will go in to more in-depth detail about the Job Evaluation process and how you can […]

UNISON South West Retired Members’ Seminar and AGM*

9 November 2023 10:15am–2:30pm

Albemarle Centre Taunton

UNISON South West Retired Members’ Seminar and AGM*
10:15am – 3:30pm | Thursday 9 November 2023 | The Albemarle Centre, Albemarle Road, Taunton, TA1 1BA

Branch Treasurer Training

28 November 2023 9:30am–3:30pm

Taunton

The aim of the course is to provide an overview of the role & responsibilities of the treasurer and how this fits into the UNISON Branch Committee

Learn more about Stress & Wellbeing – Open to all South West Members ( CANCELLED)

13 February 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm

Online

UNISON in partnership with MIND Somerset offers this learning opportunity for UNISON Members in the South West.