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Introduction to Employment Law

Date
12 – 21 June 2023
Location
Online - MS Teams

The course is a six day schedule between 12th June to 21st June and delivered online by West Thames College. This course is principally designed for trade union representatives looking to engage with the development and practice of employment law, and to develop attitudes and skills needed for activism or higher level study such as […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

TUPE Workshop

Date
30 May 2023
Location
TBC

This is a 1 day workshop for activists who are interested in learning about the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations. This workshop aims to: To give a basic understanding of TUPE. To understand TUPE in the context of the privatisation process. The ability to organise around TUPE issues.   To apply, please download an […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Dealing with Bullying and Harassment

Date
25 – 26 May 2023
Location
Brighton regional office, 179 Preston Road, Brighton BN1 6AG

The course is aimed at active members who want to find out more about identifying problems of bullying and harassment in their workplaces and look at ways of raising these issues with the employer and within the branch. This course will cover: How to identify potential cases How to deal with them in the workplace […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

OLBA (Branch Treasurer) Training

Date
15 May 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
Location
Online

This course is aimed at new Branch Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers. This course will cover: An overview of the OLBA system – functionality and report Showing you how your accounts are completed. Entering your receipts and payments with help and support from course tutor(s). Completing reconciliations for your bank/savings accounts. An overview of the new […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Online ERA Refresher Training

Date
9 – 10 May 2023
Location
Online

Please Note: due to changes with the Guildford office this course will now be delivered online. ERA (Employment Relations Act 1999) Refresher Training By law, all workplace representatives are required to undertake training at least once every five years to keep up to date and maintain their ERA certification. The refresher course aims to update […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Confidence Skills for Black Activists

Date
27 – 28 April 2022
Location
TBC

This course is for Black activists who want to gain confidence, knowledge and public speaking skills This course aims to: Improve understanding of the importance of UNISON structures and how to make a difference. Give ideas and tips for addressing confidence and assertiveness issues. Raise awareness of UNISON education and development opportunities. Help to speak […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Online Health and Safety Representatives Course

Date
17 – 21 April 2023
Location
Online

Please Note: due to changes with the Guildford office this course will now be delivered online. This course is aimed at new health and safety representatives. This course is designed to be classroom based, and will be delivered by West Thames College at a venue to be confirmed. You will learn about health and safety […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

TUC Mental Health in the Workplace

Date
12 – 14 April 2023
Location
Online event

TUC Mental Health in the Workplace This course is to assist reps to understand the role they could play in raising awareness of mental health as a workplace issue. This course will cover Awareness. Knowledge. Representing and supporting. How to organise around mental health. Here are a number of other criteria which you must be […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Negotiating Skills

Date
27 – 29 March 2023
Location
Brighton regional office, 179 Preston Road Brighton BN1 6AG

Please Note: due to changes with the Guildford office this course will now be delivered at the Brighton Regional Office. This three day course is aimed at UNISON representatives who are involved in negotiations or who are likely to become involved in negotiations with management on policies, pay, and conditions of service. It will help […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Race Discrimination Claims Protocol Workshop

Race Discrimination Claims Protocol Workshop. This workshop is aaimed at Branch Officers, Stewards, and Health & Safety reps. It will give an overview of the UNISON’s Race Discrimination Protocol and identify organising opportunities for branches and activists.

Event on the UNISON South West site.