26 – 27 October 2023
Taunton
The course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the 5-day organising stewards course and explores learning in more detail.
Past Events
3 October 2023 10:00am–1:00pm
Online
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.
24 October 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
ONLINE
The law on whistleblowing is often misunderstood. This will dispel the myths.
21 September – 19 October 2023
Taunton
This Course is aimed at new and previously untrained Health and Safety Representatives.
18 October 2023 10:30am–12:30pm
Online
This course will cover the impact of the menopause on women in the workplace, what employers should do to be more aware of the needs of women going through the menopause, practical actions that employers should take and what UNISON can do to represent women on this issue and campaign for better workplaces.
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
13 October 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
ONLINE
To give you an understanding of dismissals of employment
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
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.
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.
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.