Risk Assessments – Bristol

13 June 2023 9:30am–4:30pm

Bristol

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

Education Network Power hour – online (POSTPONED)

13 June 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm

Online - via zoom

A great opportunity to network with other reps from the Education network. Power hours are a great way for Education Officers , Lifelong Learning Reps and ULRs to boost skills to support learning in the workplace. In this power hour lets learn about how can we communicate more confidently about the learning offer in UNISON?

The Organising Steward 2023 – Taunton- In Person (POSTPONED)

12 May – 9 June 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

Tackling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace ( BOOKING CLOSED)

8 June 2023 9:30am–4:30pm

Exeter

Sexual harassment is sometimes dismissed as being ‘banter’ or just a joke. In fact, it can have profound consequences. It can cause stress and have a negative impact on mental and physical health. Learn more to help understand the impact of sexual harassment and how to support and represent members.

Understanding the Law on Equality & Discrimination

8 June 2023 9:30am–12:30pm

ONLINE

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

Understanding Trade Union Law

31 May 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.

Health & Safety 1

21 April – 19 May 2023

Bristol

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

Communicating with Members – online

17 May 2023 9:30am–4:30pm

ONLINE

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.

UNISON Member Learning – Mental Health Awareness

16 May 2023 9:30am–11:30am

Online - Via ZOOM

Mental Health Awareness is so important. Join us for this half day learning option. The revised learning offer will be provided by Mind UK.

FULLY BOOKED Understanding The Law on Whistleblowing – NEW!

10 May 2023 9:30am–12:30pm

ONLINE

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

Mentoring in the Branch – Bristol

3 – 4 May 2023

Bristol

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.

Women , Work & Health

27 April 2023 9:30am–4:30pm

Taunton

UNISON recognises that everyone has an equal right to protection from harm at work, but that doesn’t mean treating everyone as if they were all the same. For example, jobs that people do, their working conditions and how they are treated by society are not always the same. The course will provide an opportunity to examine workplace policies including the application of workplace sickness absence policies and capability procedures which might be penalising women members more harshly for short term absences for e.g., problems related to menstrual such as fibroids, endometriosis, or the menopause.

Further Representation Skills – NEW

24 – 25 April 2023

Bristol

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

Communicating with Members – Taunton (CANCELLED)

19 April 2023 9:30am–4:30pm

Taunton

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.

Education Network Meeting ( In person) April

19 April 2023 9:30am–4:00pm

UNISON Regional Office Taunton

Our spring in person Network meeting in Taunton. A day of networking and learning. A great opportunity to network with other reps from the Education network. An update on the regional programme, our national Learning & Organising services offers and training for reps.