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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 […]
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 […]
One of the benefits of your UNISON membership is access to a whole host of free training and education
It’s Get Online Week from 15 to 21 October – as the use of digital technology increases in the workplace, we want members to try one thing online to increase their digital skills and gain digital confidence
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, […]
Former UNISON president Lucia McKeever cites her union’s commitment to lifelong learning as a key reason for her unexpected rise through the ranks
Helen Capstick, ULR at Solent University I have been a member of UNISON since 2011 but have become more active in recent years when I took on the role of Union Learning Representative (ULR) at Solent University. I became a ULR as I wanted to use my skills to develop more informal learning sessions for […]
One of our brilliant SE Union Learning Reps recently ran a “Mindfull to Mindful Colouring Lunch & Learn” – read their account here: “My first lunch and learn session as a URL was for a colouring session linked to Mindfulness and mental wellbeing. I arranged for 2 sessions on consecutive weeks to give those attending […]
