When we talk about ‘organising’ in a trade union context, we’re talking about bringing people together around a shared concern to make positive changes and build the union’s power. Learning can be a great way to do that. Here’s why: It’s an obvious benefit that attracts people to join the union It can be a […]
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The last few months have seen record numbers joining our union – members we’re glad to welcome. But we know that becoming a member is only half the story. If UNISON is to continue to grow and organise we need more active members to take up an activist role – if you’re interested in finding […]
Providing learning opportunities for our members has always been an essential part of our role – so, while we have had to postpone all face to face training during this current crisis, we have massively ramped up our online learning provision. Here is a selection of online training provided by UNISON and our partners that […]
ULR training courses are organised both regionally and nationally. Where possible, you should aim to attend a course in your region. This will give you the opportunity to meet other activists near you and learn about specific support and resources that are available in your region. Learning and Organising Services are running a limited number […]
Most member and activist training is organised on a regional basis. To find out about what’s available near you, contact your regional education team using the details below: Eastern (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk) Contact name: Eastern Education Team Email: easterneducation@unison.co.uk Telephone: 01245 608905 Eastern regional education website East Midlands (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, […]
You can contact UNISON Learning and Organising Services: By email: learningandorganising@unison.co.uk By phone: 0207 121 5116 And you can also find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Instagram
Branches, through their officers, have responsibilities to… provide opportunities for the education of members and the development of activists UNISON Code of Good Branch Practice The role of the branch education co-ordinator is a crucial one in ensuring that activists are trained and confident to respond to challenges. A branch education co-ordinator will work closely […]
For a decade, UNISON received support from the Union Learning Fund in England to embed learning in the workplace. Find out about some of the great work supported by the Inclusive Learning Project in this video: This project has now come to an end due to the cessation of government funding, but UNISON’s learning work […]