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.

Making Equality Central to your Union Practice – Exeter ( CANCELLED)

18 April 2023 9:30am–4:30pm

Exeter

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.

Understanding Dismissals

17 April 2023 9:30am–12:30pm

ONLINE

To give you an understanding of dismissals of employment

CANCELLED ERA Refresher Exeter

3 – 4 April 2023

Exeter

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.

Further Representation Skills – NEW – Taunton

29 – 30 March 2023

Taunton

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

UNISON Member Learning – Dementia Awareness

30 March 2023 9:30am–1:00pm

Online - Via MS TEAMS

Why not book on to this CPD (continued professional development) course on Dementia with the Open University. Tutored by expert tutors from The OU. All our Open University Courses are run via MS Teams.

COURSE FULLY BOOKED The Organising Steward – Feb-March

27 February – 27 March 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

COURSE FULLY BOOKED Understanding contracts of employment

27 March 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. 

The Organising Steward 2023 – Wareham – In Person (POSTPONED)

23 February – 23 March 2023

Wareham

The Organising Steward in person learning option in WAREHAM. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON

Challenging Racism in the Workplace – Exeter (POSTPONED)

22 – 23 March 2023

Exeter

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.

UNISON Member Learning – Retirement and your pension – NHS pension scheme ( Waiting List Open)

22 March 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm

Online - Via MS TEAMS

Join us to learn more with The Lighthouse Group. Lighthouse Financial Advice is the trusted financial advice partner of UNISON. Our purpose is to help you achieve your aspirations through expert financial planning. Join us to talk about the changes to the NHS pension scheme over the last years and hear about changes to the state pension and where to find out more about the years you have logged. Gain tips about investments to keep you financially secure in retirement.

UNISON Member Learning – Celebrating neurodiversity in the workplace – Lunch & Learn ( BOOKING CLOSED)

16 March 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm

Online

Join us during Neurodiversity Celebration week 13-19 March 2023. Learn more about neurodiversity in the workplace. This interactive webinar will introduce you to the benefits of celebrating diversity.

UNISON Member Learning – Celebrating neurodiversity in the workplace ( BOOKING CLOSED)

14 March 2023 6:00pm–7:00pm

Online

Join us during Neurodiversity Celebration week 13-19 March 2023. Learn more about neurodiversity in the workplace. This interactive webinar will introduce you to the benefits of celebrating diversity.