13 February 2025 9:30am–1:00pm
Online - Via MS TEAMS
UNISON 101: How can I make change?
NEW PILOT COURSE!
Introduction to UNISON conferences, democracy and structures. A getting your voice heard pathway course.
Ever wondered how UNISON works? As a large union your structures and the way we do things can seem daunting. This pilot workshop is an online crash course in how UNISON democracy works, what your conferences do, and how you can get more involved in your union – UNISON
This course will cover:
- How UNISONs branches and committees work – at local, regional and national level
- The importance of your conferences and how they work
- How decisions and new policy is made within your union.
- How to get more involved in your union – UNISON.
Please note: This is not pre-conference training for delegates to conferences. This will be held as separate courses.
Who is this course for? It is especially aimed at new reps and activists but can act a refresher to more experienced reps
-It is also aimed at Health and Safety Reps
If this pilot is successful, more courses will be offered throughout the year
What course should you consider next
Any of the other Getting Your Voice Heard pathway courses
-The New Stewards Pathway courses
-The Health and Safety Pathway (for Health and Safety Reps).
Thursday 13th February | 09:30-13:00 | Online
Interested?
You should make your Branch aware that you are attending this course in order for them to keep their records up to date and ensure you receive up to date information relevant to your role.
If you are in need of support to request time off from your work to attend please talk to the branch to gain support.
You may have a local policy to support with gaining reasonable time off to attend training from your employer. There is also guidance via ACAS – Time off advice
If you have any questions about the course please do not hesitate to get in contact with us
Email: SW Education Enquiries
Note for Branches
For branches that pay the levy, the cost of the course is fully covered under the scheme. However, for those not participating in the levy scheme, there is a standard charge of £40 per attendee.
