Branch Treasurer/OLBA Training Autumn 2024

10 September 2024 9:30am–1:00pm

This online half-day course delivered over Microsoft Teams is aimed primarily at recently appointed Branch Treasurers. The course will show in detail how to use the union’s online branch accounting system (OLBA), including: Recording receipts and payments Reconciling bank accounts Putting the branch’s budget onto OLBA Producing reports for committee meetings and AGMs Making necessary […]

Advanced Employment Law – Race Discrimination

18 September 2024 9:00am–4:30pm

It can be difficult to recognise when members have a realistic chance of proving sex discrimination and activists may feel unconfident 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 applied to any work problem.

How to tackle sexism and sexual harassment in schools

8 October 2024 4:00pm–5:30pm

This webinar will equip support staff with tools and knowledge on how to combat sexual harassment and sexism in schools.

LGBT+ Branch Officer and Contact online training Autumn 2024

17 October 2024 10:00am–4:00pm

The course is appropriate for all LGBT+ branch officers or contacts who want to find out more about getting active in the branch and LGBT+ organising in UNISON. By the end of the course, you will be able to: Define the role of a LGBT+ branch officer or contact Know how to access resources, make […]

UNISON Online Stewards Course Autumn 2024

9 September – 18 October 2024

Our online course for elected stewards delivers the same learning outcomes as the face-to-face Stage 1 + Stage 2 workplace representatives course combination.

Advanced Employment Law – Sex Discrimination

19 November 2024 9:00am–4:00pm

It can be difficult to recognise when members have a realistic chance of proving sex discrimination and activists may feel unconfident 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 applied to any work problem.

Branch Treasurer/OLBA Training Autumn 2024

21 November 2024 9:30am–1:00pm

This online half-day course delivered over Microsoft Teams is aimed primarily at recently appointed Branch Treasurers. The course will show in detail how to use the union’s online branch accounting system (OLBA), including: Recording receipts and payments Reconciling bank accounts Putting the branch’s budget onto OLBA Producing reports for committee meetings and AGMs Making necessary […]

Organising for Health and Safety Online Autumn 2024

18 – 22 November 2024

Our Organising for Health and Safety course is essential for new health and safety representatives. We are now offering an option whereby reps can complete the whole course in one week.  Our online course is delivered by experienced TUC tutors at West Thames College via Microsoft Teams. The closing date for applications is 4th November […]

New Union Learning Rep (ULR) online training autumn 2024

6 November 2024

Introductory training for new UNISON learning reps. The course will be delivered online over MS Teams and will cover: the role of the UNISON learning rep how to find out what people want to learn – and how making the case for learning networking and making contacts advertising and communicating with members where to find […]

ULR Stage 1 Training Registration of Interest

1 January – 31 December 2024

The ULR Stage 1 training is the first step for new learning reps and covers all of the basic skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the role. If you’re an appointed ULR but haven’t been able to access your Stage 1 training yet, let us know. We will then contact you directly whenever new […]