14 May – 4 June 2026
Online via Microsoft Teams
Introductory training for new Union Learning Reps.
Past Events
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.
22 May 2026 12:00pm–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
In this session, we will explore and discuss the concept of mindfulness, understand the benefits of practicing it regularly, and try some short mindfulness exercises. It is taking place as part of our Learning at Work Week series.
13 May 2026 9:00am–1:00pm
This half-day course is part of our expanding set of courses on discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. It looks at the protection against discrimination in relation to sexual orientation. It covers how to interview a member sensitively; what constitutes legal harassment in this particular context including issues of ‘outing’ a worker and making false assumption; […]
17 – 21 November 2025
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 3rd November […]
13 November 2025 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 […]
13 November 2025 10:30am–11:30am
Online via Zoom
This session is suitable for any member with an interest in the way that money affects us and our mental health.
11 November 2025 3:30pm–4:30pm
Online via Zoom
This 60 minute ‘Basic Money Maths’ webinar, delivered on Zoom, is perfect for any members who may lack confidence in maths or want to brush up on basic maths concepts linked to dealing with money.
11 November 2025 12:30pm–1:30pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Membership of the local government pension scheme (LGPS) is valuable. This webinar will describe the basics of the LGPS.
11 November 2025 10:00am–11:30am
Aimed at UNISON activists, this online workshop will focus on how learning agreements can help engage with members and employers. It will introduce how a learning agreement can work and will explore how it can form part of an organising plan or project across any sector. By the end of the session participants will have: […]