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17 September 2026 9:00am–4:30pm
It can be difficult to recognise when members have a realistic chance of proving race discrimination and activists may lack confidence in this area. This course will give practical skills for discussing members’ concerns and recognising potential cases. More generally, it will build skills of interviewing members and analysing evidence which can be applied to […]
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 […]
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 […]
23 September – 14 October 2026
Online via Microsoft Teams
Introductory training for new Union Learning Reps.
14 – 15 October 2026
Online via Microsoft Teams
Attendees will leave this two-day online course with the basic skills necessary to create, edit, format and manipulate spreadsheet data.
16 October 2026 1:30pm–4:30pm
Online via Zoom
This course is aimed at members who are required to work alone or visit service users or clients at their homes or other locations outside of the office. This virtual course will Increase your understanding of the risks associated with lone working and the key legislation that relates to this, including responsibilities of employers and […]
22 October 2026 10:00am–4:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
This course is appropriate for LGBT+ Branch Officers and Contacts or for UNISON LGBT+ members who want to find out more about the role and LGBT+ organisation 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, […]
27 – 28 October 2026
Online via Microsoft Teams
Attendees will leave this two-day online course with the basic skills necessary to create, edit, format and manipulate spreadsheet data.
3 November 2026 1:00pm–4:00pm
This session will identify the communication differences of Deaf and hearing people, building up an awareness of the many challenges faced by the Deaf community.
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 […]
