2 – 3 September 2023
Taunton or Microsoft Teams
The South West LGBT+ Self Organised Group (SOG) would like to invite LGBT+ members of UNISON to our AGM/Training Weekend in September.
Past Events
31 August – 1 September 2023
Bristol
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.
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.
14 – 16 July 2023
Tolpuddle
The annual Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival is back in the Dorset countryside.
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.
6 July 2023 6:30pm–7:30pm
Microsoft Teams
The South West LGBT+ Self Organised Group (SOG) would like to invite LGBT+ members of UNISON to our upcoming online meeting in July.
29 June – 6 July 2023
ONLINE
The course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the 5-day organising stewards course and explores learning in more detail.
5 June – 3 July 2023
Bristol
The Organising Steward in person learning option in BRISTOL. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON
1 June 2023 9:30am–4:30pm
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
22 June 2023 9:30am–4:30pm
Bristol
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.
21 June 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
ONLINE
Learn more about understanding the law around redundancies and TUPE ( Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) )