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.

Disabled Members Annual General Meeting & seminar

25 November 2023 10:30am–4:30pm

The Holiday Inn, Deane Gate Avenue

An invitation to Disabled members in the South West to come along to our 2023 Annual General Meeting and Seminar.

Understanding the Law on Equality & Discrimination

23 November 2023 9:30am–12:30pm

ONLINE

Understanding the Law on Equality & Discrimination. Equality is at the heart of UNISON’s actions and values.

Managing Challenging Behaviour – FULLY BOOKED – Waiting List Open

21 November 2023 2:00pm–5:00pm

Online

Why not book on to this course on behaviour management with 2Resolve. Tutored by experts in the field. This course is aimed at members working in schools.

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.

Further Representation Skills – NEW

15 – 16 November 2023

Bristol

The course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the 5-day organising stewards course and explores learning in more detail.

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?

Understanding Trade Union Law

14 November 2023 9:30am–12:30pm

ONLINE

Understanding Trade Union Law. The UK has some of the most restrictive legislation on what trade unions can do, and how we operate.

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

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

Risk Assessments – Exeter

8 November 2023 9:30am–4:30pm

Exeter

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

Making Equality Central to your Union Practice – Bristol

7 November 2023 9:30am–4:30pm

Bristol

Equality is written into our rule book and into our objectives and policies but making equality part of everyday business is no small task. Making equality central to your union practice is a course that explores internal and external tools, which can support equality bargaining, negotiating, and representation. The course also looks at how to identify equality themes in organising and recruitment, as well as considering the different equality roles in UNISON and how you can utilise their support.

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.

Young Members Meeting – November

2 November 2023 6:30pm–8:30pm

Online

Under 30 and in UNISON. Come along to our next young Members meeting.

ERA Refresher Online ( 4 x 90 mins sessions)

2 October 2023 9:30am–11:00am

ONLINE

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.