Climate crisis and green skills (Environmental Officer/Green rep)

8 May 2024

The deadline for applications has now passed and places on this course have been allocated. To join the waiting list for future sessions, complete the form located at the bottom of this page.

This three module online course is designed to support branch activists to plan a strategy to engage with environmental issues in the workplace and at a wider level.

The sessions will be delivered virtually via MS Teams on the following dates:

Wednesday 8th May 9.30 – 1.30
Wednesday 15th May 9.30 – 1.30
Wednesday 22nd May 9.30 – 1.30

Participants must attend all three sessions to complete the course.

It will cover:

  • Inequality and the impact of climate change
  • UNISON policy and the role of the environmental officer/green rep
  • Branch Organisation
  • Understanding the sectoral impacts of climate change
  • Developing a strategy to approach the employer and just transition agreements
  • Working with external organisations

Please note to get the most from this course there will be some materials circulated in advance for pre-course reading.

There will be a £25 branch fee for attendance on this course.

The deadline for applications has now passed and places on this course have been allocated. To join the waiting list for future sessions, please complete and submit the following form:

Climate Crisis and Green Skills May 2024

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