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Challenging Racism Training; Negotiating for Race Equality

27 – 28 October 2025

Bristol

Challenging Racism Training; Negotiating for Race Equality – A two day course in Bristol this October.

Branch International Officer Training

17 September 2025 9:30am–4:30pm

Bristol

This Course is aimed at new and previously untrained Branch International Officers

Health & Safety Reps Stage 1 – (Online)

18 June – 16 July 2025

Online - Via MS TEAMS

This Course is aimed at new and previously untrained Health and Safety Representatives.

Health & Safety Reps Stage 1 – (Bristol)

17 June – 15 July 2025

Bristol

This Course is aimed at new and previously untrained Health and Safety Representatives.

Health & Safety Reps Stage 1 (Dorset)

11 June 2025 9:30am–4:30pm

Dorset - Venue TBC

This Course is aimed at new and previously untrained Health and Safety Representatives.

Pre Conference Training ( National Delegates Conference)

6 June 2025 9:30am–4:30pm

Taunton

This training/briefing is open to all first-time delegates to UNISON’s National Delegate Conference and return delegates looking for a refresher.

Education Network Event

5 June 2025 10:00am–4:00pm

Taunton

✨ Join Us for an Inspiring Day of Learning, Collaboration, and Growth! ✨ Are you an education Rep passionate about making a difference? This event is for UNISON Learning Reps , Lifelong Learning Coordinators and Branch Education Officers.

Lay Tutor Training – Part 2

17 – 18 December 2024

Taunton

UNISON’s LAY tutor training programme is, aimed at ULRs, Branch Education Officers or other Branch Activists who want to develop their skills in trade union education, but is also relevant for branch officers who may wish to lead workshops or discussions in the branch. This is for Part 2.

Writing Effective Motions (online)

10 December 2024 9:30am–12:30pm

Online

The course is designed to give all UNISON activists the knowledge, confidence and skills required to write and move effective motions. Writing Effective Motions – How to Participate in UNISON’s democracy. This offer is an online option.

Lay Tutor Training – Part 1

25 November 2024 9:30am–4:30pm

Taunton

UNISON’s LAY tutor training programme is, aimed at ULRs, Branch Education Officers or other Branch Activists who want to develop their skills in trade union education, but is also relevant for branch officers who may wish to lead workshops or discussions in the branch.

Writing Effective Motions

11 November 2024 9:30am–12:30pm

Taunton

The course is designed to give all UNISON activists the knowledge, confidence and skills required to write and move effective motions. Writing Effective Motions – How to Participate in UNISON’s democracy

Health & Safety 1 – An introduction (Online)

7 November – 5 December 2024

Online

This Course is aimed at new and previously untrained Health and Safety Representatives.

Further Skills for Health & Safety Representatives – (CANCELLED)

23 – 25 October 2024

Taunton

This course builds upon the Stage 1 Health and Safety Representatives’ Course and will help H&S reps to further their skills and knowledge. This course is provided in Taunton.

ERA Refresher – Cornwall – NEW DATE!

8 – 9 October 2024

Bodmin

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.

Confidence in Speaking Up , public speaking and Speech Writing ( Bristol)

25 September – 3 October 2024

Bristol

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.