Digital Communications for Learning Reps (ULR follow-on development session)

21 April 2026 12:00pm–1:00pm

This webinar is for trained union learning reps (ULRs) who would like to explore new ways of promoting learning and communicating with members.

LGBT+ Branch Officer Training (In Person) 29th April 2026

29 April 2026 10:00am–4:00pm

UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

This face to face workshop at the UNISON Centre is for newly appointed LGBT+ Officers across all sectors.
This session will focus on defining the role of a LGBT+ branch officer or contact.

Branch Treasurer/OLBA Training

7 May 2026 9:30am–1:00pm

An online half-day course delivered over Microsoft Teams is aimed primarily at recently appointed Branch Treasurers.

Advanced Employment Law – Sexual Orientation Discrimination 2026

13 May 2026 9:00am–1:00pm

This half-day course is part of our expanding set of courses on discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. It looks at the protection against discrimination in relation to sexual orientation. It covers how to interview a member sensitively; what constitutes legal harassment in this particular context including issues of ‘outing’ a worker and making false assumption; […]

Branch Treasurer/OLBA Training

15 May 2026 9:30am–1:00pm

An online half-day course delivered over Microsoft Teams is aimed primarily at recently appointed Branch Treasurers.

Advanced Employment Law – Disability Discrimination 2026

20 – 22 May 2026

It can be difficult to recognise when members have a realistic chance of proving disability discrimination and activists may lack confidence in this area. This course will give practical skills for discussing the matter with members and recognising possible cases. More generally, it will build skills of interviewing members and analysing evidence which can be […]

Branch Treasurer/OLBA Training

28 May 2026 9:30am–1:00pm

An online half-day course delivered over Microsoft Teams is aimed primarily at recently appointed Branch Treasurers.

General Loss and Bereavement Awareness

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.

Union Learning Rep Stage One Training

14 May – 4 June 2026

Online via Microsoft Teams

Introductory training for new Union Learning Reps.

Autism Awareness for Schools Support Staff June 2026

8 – 9 June 2026

Online via Zoom

A virtual workshop recommended for anyone working with children or young people with autism.