Past Events

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

This course is designed for Branch Officers to attend together and take back their action plan to the rest of the Branch Committee. It is essential training for branch negotiators, Branch Secretary, Service Conditions Officer, Convenors, Equality Co-ordinator, and Black Member’s Officers.

The law on whistleblowing is often misunderstood. This will dispel the myths.

This Course is aimed at new and previously untrained Health and Safety Representatives.