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 […]

Dealing with Violence and Aggression in the Workplace October

12 October 2026 9:00am–12:00pm

This online workshop is aimed at all members who may be required to work with angry, aggressive or challenging adults in the course of their work day. This session, delivered by 2Resolve, will show you how to communicate effectively and how to apply practical strategies to de-escalate and resolve conflict. Learning Outcomes By the end […]

Union Learning Rep Stage One Training

23 September – 14 October 2026

Online via Microsoft Teams

Introductory training for new Union Learning Reps.

Disabled Members Branch Officer Training November 2026

4 November 2026 10:00am–4:00pm

Online via Teams

Are you a Disabled Members Branch Officer or Contact or a disabled member who wants to get more active in your branch? Join us for the one day Disabled Members Branch Officer training. This training is for disabled members and will focus on: Working for disability equality in UNISON Role of branch disabled members officer […]

Advanced Employment Law – Age Discrimination 2026

11 November 2026 9:00am–1:00pm

A recent addition to our set of on-line courses looking at protected characteristics under the Equality Act, this half day course will talk about discrimination on the basis of age. This half day age discrimination course will look at the meaning of ‘age’ under the Equality Act; the unique defence to direct age discrimination; and […]

Branch Welfare Officer Training

10 November 2026 10:00am–1:00pm

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