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.

Branch Treasurer/OLBA Training

25 June 2026 9:30am–1:00pm

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

Health and Safety Reps Online July

6 – 10 July 2026

Online via Microsoft Teams

Our online Health and Safety course, delivered by experienced TUC tutors at West Thames College, is for newly elected and less experienced UNISON H&S reps organising in the workplace. As a steward, you have an important role to play in organising members at a local level. The closing date for applications is 22nd June 2026 […]

General Loss and Bereavement Awareness

10 August 2026 7:00pm–9:30pm

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.

Branch Treasurer/OLBA Training

10 September 2026 9:30am–1:00pm

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

Branch Welfare Officer Training

8 September 2026 10:00am–1:00pm

An online course delivered via Microsoft Teams for recently elected Branch Welfare Officers

Advanced Employment Law – Religion and Belief Discrimination 2026

23 September 2026 9:00am–1:00pm

Looking at protected characteristics under the Equality Act, this half day course will talk about discrimination on the basis of religion or philosophical belief. The session will cover direct discrimination against workers because of their religion; the position when workers need time off for religious Sabbaths, holidays or prayers; free speech and the limits to […]