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Building a Discrimination Case

Date
27 April 2023 11:00am–3:00pm
Location
Microsoft Teams

Thompsons solicitors are delivering a course for UNISON branch activists in the South East over how to more effectively build a discrimination case, This will be a one day training course delivered on Microsoft Teams. DATE: Thursday 27 April 2023 TIME: 11am to 3pm VENUE: online course Each branch in the region may send one […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Proudly presenting our new Black members training passport

As part of our activities for UNISON 2023 Year of Black Workers, we have created this new bespoke programme of training for Black members.

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Risk Assessments – Online

Date
14 September 2023 9:30am–4:30pm
Location
ONLINE

This course is designed for new or inexperienced Health and Safety reps. It can also be used as refresher for more experienced reps.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Writing Effective Motions – Online

Date
4 September 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
Location
ONLINE

BOOK HERE  You should make your Branch aware that you are attending this course in order for them to keep their records up […]

Event on the UNISON South West site.

ERA Refresher Bristol

Date
31 August – 1 September 2023
Location
Bristol

This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) recertification, which states that Stewards need to update their skills and training every 5 years. It involves group work and discussion. It is also a good opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Communicating with Members – Exeter

Date
20 September 2023 9:30am–4:30pm
Location
Exeter

This is a one-day course aimed at helping stewards communicate effectively with members from an organising perspective. It provides an opportunity to develop skills in a variety of communication methods including starting conversations, managing discussions, listening to members’ views, and using emails and other media.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

ERA Refresher Online (Spring)

Date
5 February 2024 9:30am–11:00am
Location
Online

This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) recertification, which states that Stewards need to update their skills and training every 5 years. It involves group work and discussion. It is also a good opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

ERA Refresher Online ( Summer)

Date
19 August – 9 September 2024
Location
Online

This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) recertification, which states that Stewards need to update their skills and training every 5 years. It involves group work and discussion. It is also a good opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Branch Treasurer/OLBA Training Autumn 2024

Date
10 September 2024 9:30am–1:00pm

This online half-day course delivered over Microsoft Teams is aimed primarily at recently appointed Branch Treasurers. The course will show in detail how to use the union’s online branch accounting system (OLBA), including: Recording receipts and payments Reconciling bank accounts Putting the branch’s budget onto OLBA Producing reports for committee meetings and AGMs Making necessary […]

Event on the UNISON College site.

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.