“We Demand Better” – TUC parliamentary lobby and rally

2 November 2022 11:00am–5:00pm

House of Commons, Westminster, London and rally at Methodist Central Hall

UNISON and the TUC are holding a cost of living rally and lobby of Parliament on Wednesday 2nd November. UNISON is calling on members to set up meeting with MPs, to explain what the cost of living crisis means for them and their families, the need for a pay rise and the pressures on public services. […]

Looking after your wellbeing – Stress Awareness ( In Person)

2 November 2022 9:30am–4:00pm

UNISON Regional Office Exeter

UNISON South West Member Learning Offer. Join us on Stress awareness day to learn more about how to look after your wellbeing. Stress Awareness Day 2nd November we will be highlighting the ways that stress can affect people and what you can do to manage your stress before it becomes a problem.

Black History Trail

22 October 2022 10:00am–2:00pm

Clifton, Bristol

Guided by Dr Edson Burton, join the regional Black Members Committee on a walking tour of Bristol’s Clifton slavery past.

Let’s talk Menopause – Why does it matter? ( POSTPONED)

18 October 2022 9:30am–6:00pm

Online - Via ZOOM

UNISON South West Member Learning Offer. Choose from our offer of online workshops on World Menopause Day to learn more about menopause. World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18 October, led by the International Menopause Society. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness on the menopause and support options for improving health and wellbeing

Regional Women’s Conference – FULLY BOOKED

14 – 16 October 2022

Croyde Bay, North Devon

The South West Regional Women’s conference is back and this years its at Croyde Bay.

The Organising Steward – Bristol ( BOOKING CLOSED)

16 September – 14 October 2022

Bristol

The Organising Steward . Face-To-Face 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.

The Organising Steward – Exeter ( CANCELLED)

15 September – 13 October 2022

Exeter

The Organising Steward . Face-To-Face in Exeter. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON.

Education Network – POWER HOUR OCT – Online

11 October 2022 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

Employment Law Workshops for Activists – Understanding Dismissals

11 October 2022 9:30am–12:30pm

Online - Via MS TEAMS

Employment Law Workshops for Activists – Understanding Dismissals. This course option will be run online.

The Organising Steward – Taunton ( BOOKING CLOSED)

12 September – 10 October 2022

Taunton

The Organising Steward . Face-To-Face 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.

Know Your Rights – Interactive online workshop ( BOOKING CLOSED)

5 October 2022 12:00pm–2:00pm

Online - Via ZOOM

UNISON South West Member Learning Offer. An interactive workshop via zoom to boost your knowledge and know more about your rights at work.

OLBA Training – Module 3 – Branch Treasurers (Online)

5 October 2022 9:30am–1:30pm

Online

For Branch Treasurers to develop their skills. After completing the online modules for OLBA you can access this one day course.

Health & Safety Stage 1 – Online ( CANCELLED)

5 September – 3 October 2022

Online - Via MS TEAMS

Health & Safety Stage 1 – Join us this autumn. This learning offer will support new Health & Safety Reps and induct them to the role. This offer for ONLINE LEARNING via MS Teams.

Text based graphic for UNISON South West's regional health and safety forum and AGM happening at Croyde Bay from 30th September to 1st October 2022.

Regional Health and Safety Forum & AGM – BOOKING CLOSED

30 September – 1 October 2022

Croyde Bay, North Devon

The theme for our event this year is Wellbeing is a Health & Safety issue – the impact of the pandemic in workplaces, the rising cost of living and public service funding shortages has been a triple hit for our members. 

Lay tutor Training – Residential Learning

27 – 29 September 2022

Croyde bay , North Devon

Tutor Training Residential – Croyde Bay. This residential course will begin at 1pm on the 27 September and will finish at 1pm on the 29 September.