Looking back over the last year’s achievements, reflecting on some of the ways that branches have found to sustain workplace learning after the loss of the Union Learning Fund, and sharing some great ideas to inspire you, this digital edition of ULearn magazine is a celebration of the work that UNISON learning reps, branch education coordinators and lifelong learning coordinators have done under the most challenging of circumstances.
Branches, through their officers, have responsibilities to… provide opportunities for the education of members and the development of activists UNISON Code of Good Branch Practice The role of the lifelong learning co-ordinator is to lead on member learning in the branch. They work closely with the branch education co-ordinator and the same person might even […]
Are you interested in improving your English, maths or IT skills? Your employer has a responsibility to address your training needs in these areas. You can also contact your region for information about courses or providers in your area. UNISON has a national agreement with the WEA. GCSE maths and English courses are often free at […]
UNISON works in partnership with a number of well-known organisations, networks, and programmes. Open University The Open University and UNISON partnership is based firmly on a shared goal – to widen access to education and training to extend learning opportunities to those who have previously been unable to access them. To achieve this goal, both […]
In 2004 UNISON and The Open University joined forces to open up doors to learning for public service workers, and over nearly two decades thousands of UNISON members have taken advantage of our partnership to get qualifications, broaden their skills and knowledge, and move on in their careers. We’re now working together to review and […]
UNISON has a proud history of providing high quality learning opportunities for our members. We work with trusted national institutions like The Open University and the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) and a host of local providers, and we also deliver informal learning in-house. Whether you’re already a keen learner, or just beginning to explore the […]
22 May 2026 12:00pm–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
In this session, we will explore and discuss the concept of mindfulness, understand the benefits of practicing it regularly, and try some short mindfulness exercises. It is taking place as part of our Learning at Work Week series.
1 June 2026 10:15am–12:45pm
Online via Zoom
The session will reflect on the grieving process, seeking greater understanding of current models on grief that can help. It will also look at the impact of loss on families, individuals and the role communication can play.
2 June 2026 2:00pm–3:30pm
The Learning Café gives UNISON activists with an interest in learning and education an opportunity to come together alongside national member learning staff in a friendly, informal virtual setting via MS Teams.
14 May – 4 June 2026
Online via Microsoft Teams
Introductory training for new Union Learning Reps.
8 – 9 June 2026
Online via Zoom
A virtual workshop recommended for anyone working with children or young people with autism.
UNISON, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY, 0800 0857 857.
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