Regional Council

10 February 2024 10:00am–4:00pm

Holiday Inn, Taunton

The next South West Regional Council takes place on Saturday 10 February 2024. We have a packed agenda, see you there!

UK Pride in Weston.

UK Pride 2023

30 September – 1 October 2023

Weston-super-Mare

UNISON South West is proud to be sponsoring this year’s UK Pride which takes place in Weston-super-Mare this autumn.

Communicating with Members – Exeter

20 September 2023 9:30am–4:30pm

Exeter

This is a one-day course aimed at helping stewards communicate effectively with members from an organising perspective. It provides an opportunity to develop skills in a variety of communication methods including starting conversations, managing discussions, listening to members’ views, and using emails and other media.

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’!

Risk Assessments – Online

14 September 2023 9:30am–4:30pm

ONLINE

This course is designed for new or inexperienced Health and Safety reps. It can also be used as refresher for more experienced reps.

The History of Trade Unions & Employment Law – NEW!

13 September 2023 9:30am–12:30pm

Online

To understand employment law as it is now, and how it may change in the future, we need to understand the past.

Health & Safety Refresher Course

7 September 2023 9:30am–4:30pm

Exeter

This one day course is aimed at experienced Health and Safety Representatives and provides both an update on Health and Safety law and the opportunity to discuss how we organise around Health and Safety issues.

Writing Effective Motions – Online

4 September 2023 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.

ERA Refresher Bristol

31 August – 1 September 2023

Bristol

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.

Black History Trail

22 October 2022 10:00am–2:00pm

Clifton, Bristol

Guided by Dr Edson Burton, join the regional Black Members Committee on a walking tour of Bristol’s Clifton slavery past.

Black Members Committee Meeting

17 September 2022 10:00am–4:00pm

Hilton Bournemouth Hotel

The theme is Black Leadership and Getting Involved. We have several guest speakers to inspire and empower you, along with the opportunity of meeting the UNISON South West Black Members’ Committee members and see if you would like to join the Committee too.

Regional Council

21 May 2022 2:00pm–4:00pm

Croyde Bay

Our Regional Council meets three times a year and is the main democratic forum in the region.

National ODP Day 2021

14 May 2021 2:00am–2:00am

A day to celebrate the operating department practitioner profession and for colleagues and the public to find out more about the ODP role.