11 September – 9 October 2023
Online
The Organising Steward Online Course. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON
Past Events
6 October 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
ONLINE
Contracts are the basis employment law and understanding how they work is essential to understanding how workplace law works.
3 – 4 October 2023
Taunton
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.
29 September – 1 October 2023
Croyde bay , North Devon
Residential Organising & Campaigning Bootcamp – NEW!
21 September 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
ONLINE
How you are defined in law as either a worker or employee can affect the employment rights you are entitled to. This workshop will explain the differences and why it is important to know this.
15 – 17 September 2023
Dartington Hall Estate
UNISON South West Member Learning Offer. A residential aimed at Women in the South West. This offer is to spend time learning skills to build resilience and explore mindfulness and compassion. Help to aid self care and wellbeing.
13 – 14 September 2023
Taunton
This course is aimed at Branch Women’s Officers and women Stewards who would like to be more familiar with equality legislation, the legal forms of Sex Discrimination and be confident to support and advise members.
14 September 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.
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.
29 June – 27 July 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
13 July 2023 9:30am–4:30pm
Taunton
This course is aimed at all reps, stewards and branch officers who want to feel more confident speaking in public and crafting effective speeches, whether at conferences, rallies, or branch meetings.
17 – 19 July 2023
Bristol
This Course is aimed Representatives who have completed the Organising Stewards Stage 1 course, and have had at least a year’s experience as a rep. The course falls between the initial training and the 5-year ERA Refresher course.
11 July 2023 9:30am–4:30pm
Taunton
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.
10 July 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
ONLINE
Understanding Employment Tribunals. Recently UNISON won an historical legal victory challenging the government’s introduction of fees for employment tribunal.
6 – 9 July 2023
Croyde Bay, North Devon
The return of our famous Branch Officers Weekend will take place at Croyde Bay, North Devon from Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 July 2023.