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Online registration is here

UNISON members are now able to register their interest in attending activist training via My.UNISON. This will cut out the need for paper and online forms and address some of the associated GDPR issues. In addition it will greatly simplify the process for both members and branches as well as UNISON regional and national education […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

Branch Welfare Officer Training

Date
16 October 2024 10:00am–1:00pm

UNISON’s Branch Welfare Officer (BWO) training has two stages: Stage 1: a short introductory online module (1 hour) plus GDPR e-note (20 mins) The online module is an introduction to the BWO role. The GDPR e-note covers the main data protection issues that you need to be aware of as a UNISON activist. It outlines […]

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.

BIG Weekend 2023: bigger and better than ever before

The BIG Weekend 2023 celebrated UNISON’s 30th birthday, as well as delivering some excellent training and strategising for the future!

Article on the UNISON South East site.

2023 Training Programme Launched

Whether you’re an experienced activist, or a member looking to pick up some new skills, there’s something for every UNISON member in our new training programme

Article on the UNISON South East site.