Check this page for upcoming member and activist education courses across the region.
Courses
20 – 21 November 2019
Exeter
This course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the five day Stewards course and explores in more detail; preparing for a case, building confidence, getting organised and looking after yourself.
22 October 2019 12:00am–12:00am
Exeter
This is a one-day course aimed at helping stewards communicate effectively with members from an organising perspective.
15 October 2019 9:30am–4:30pm
Exeter
This course covers UNISON’s commitment to reflecting the diversity of its members and an introduction to equality legislation. It is designed to raise awareness of potential discrimination in the workplace.
12 September 2019 9:30am–4:30pm
Exeter
The course focuses on talking to employers as an essential part of the steward’s role and stresses the importance of preparation and practice.
5 – 6 June 2019
Exeter
This course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the five day Stewards course and explores in more detail; preparing for a case, building confidence, getting organised and looking after yourself.
23 April 2019 9:30am–4:30pm
Exeter
This is a one-day course aimed at helping stewards communicate effectively with members from an organising perspective.
16 April 2019 9:30am–4:30pm
Exeter
This course covers UNISON’s commitment to reflecting the diversity of its members and an introduction to equality legislation. It is designed to raise awareness of potential discrimination in the workplace.
14 March 2019 9:30am–4:30pm
Exeter
The course focuses on talking to employers as an essential part of the steward’s role and stresses the importance of preparation and practice.
5 – 6 February 2019
Exeter
This course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the five day Stewards course and explores in more detail; preparing for a case, building confidence, getting organised and looking after yourself.
5 – 6 February 2019
Truro
This course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the 5 day Stewards course and explores in more detail: Process for identifying needs and exploring what is and isn’t a case Recap on sources of information especially the ACAS code Preparing for a grievance and a capability case Planning and building a case including interviewing […]
17 January – 14 February 2019
Exeter
As a steward you are a vital link in the union chain and have an important role to play in organising members at local level. This course is the first in a pathway of training to enable you to undertake your role.
17 January – 14 February 2019
Bristol
As a steward you are a vital link in the union chain and have an important role to play in organising members at local level. This course is the first in a pathway of training to enable you to undertake your role.
16 January – 13 February 2019
Taunton
As a steward you are a vital link in the union chain and have an important role to play in organising members at local level. This course is the first in a pathway of training to enable you to undertake your role.
15 January – 12 February 2019
Wareham
As a steward you are a vital link in the union chain and have an important role to play in organising members at local level. This course is the first in a pathway of training to enable you to undertake your role.
22 – 23 November 2018
Exeter
This course is open to all Health and Safety Representatives, Stewards and activists.