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Understanding Depression

Date
15 May 2023 10:00am–12:00pm

Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and a major contributor to suicide and coronary heart disease. 55% of respondents, in the CIPD good work index survey, who have experienced depression in the past 12 months said work had contributed, however, only 36% discussed this with their manager or employer. This session […]

Event on the UNISON College site.

Two Day Health and Safety Reps – Stage 1 (In person)

Date
10 – 11 October 2022
Location
UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

Note This is a two day course and learners must attend both days to complete the course. About the training The course will help you: Understand the H&S reps role; Carry out the H&S reps duties; Be more effective in the role; Understand the key rights of health and safety reps; Recognise the employers responsibilities […]

Event on the UNISON Northern 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 ERA Refresher Training

Date
2 – 3 February 2023
Location
Microsoft Teams

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 reps on new legislation which is relevant to their role and introduce new developments within UNISON. […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Organising Stewards Course

Date
11 – 15 September 2023
Location
UNISON Brighton Office, 179 Preston Rd, Brighton BN1 6AG

Organising Stewards This course is aimed at newly elected and less experienced UNISON stewards. This course will help you to understand the steward’s role in organising members at local level and help you to feel confident in carrying out your duties as a steward. The course will help you: Understand the role of an organising […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Online Organising Stewards Course

Date
11 – 15 December 2023
Location
Microsoft Teams

Organising Stewards This course is aimed at newly elected and less experienced UNISON stewards. This course will help you to understand the steward’s role in organising members at local level and help you to feel confident in carrying out your duties as a steward. The course will help you: Understand the role of an organising […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Online Organising Stewards Course

Date
20 – 24 November 2023
Location
Online

Please Note: due to changes with the Guildford office this course will now be delivered online. Organising Stewards This course is aimed at newly elected and less experienced UNISON stewards. This course will help you to understand the steward’s role in organising members at local level and help you to feel confident in carrying out […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

ERA Refresher Dorset

Date
6 – 7 November 2024
Location
Dorset

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 – Bristol

Date
19 – 20 June 2024
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.

The Organising Steward – Wareham / Dorchester

Date
19 March – 24 April 2024
Location
Wareham or Dorchester

The Organising Steward in person learning option in Wareham / Dorchester. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON

Event on the UNISON South West site.