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16 December 2024 1:30pm–2:30pm
Online webinar
If you’re passionate about public service workers getting a fair deal and want to help them win one, a job with UNISON could just be for you. We’re getting ready to recruit new local organisers to get stuck into strategic organising projects across the Eastern region. Join one of our two, one-hour So you want […]
17 December 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
Online
Many reps and members have heard the phrase “UNISON College”, or seen it mentioned in course materials, emails or on the website. But what is the UNISON College? This short webinar will talk you through everything you need to know, including: What training and development opportunities are there for activists? What are the 700+ free […]
13 January 2025 11:00am–1:30pm
Online
This short workshop has been written together with the LGBT+ national self-organised group and trans caucus and is for both UNISON activists and members. What will the workshop help me to do? Identify the role of a trans ally and why it’s needed, Explore UNISON’s definition of transgender, Explore what you can do […]
13 January 2025 9:30am–4:30pm
Online
This online course is for all new UNISON stewards in the Eastern region. It introduces the role, details responsibilities and gives information about support and resources available and leads to ERA accreditation. This blended course combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online. What will the course help me to do? Understand the role […]
29 January 2025 9:30am–4:30pm
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
This course is delivered over two parts. You will need to attend and complete both parts (5 days) to become a UNISON lay tutor. This introductory course on tutoring methods is aimed primarily at branch activists and officers who want to use education methods to run organising-focused training for members and activists. What will the […]
24 February 2025 9:30am–4:30pm
Online
Every five years UNISON expects our reps to participate in a course to learn about the new requirements, processes, legal changes and organising initiatives from across the union. Why take it? This is an opportunity for you to step outside of your current practice and reflect on what works for you as a UNISON rep […]
11 March 2025 9:30am–4:30pm
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
This course is essential for new health and safety representatives in the Eastern region. What will the course help me to do? Understand the health and safety rep role; Carry out the health and safety rep’s duties; Be more effective in the role; Understand the key rights of health and safety reps; Recognise the employer’s […]
18 March 2025 9:30am–4:30pm
UNISON Eastern, Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1NH
This course is for all new UNISON stewards and workplace representatives. Please note that you must have been elected as a representative by your branch and be showing as such on the membership system. What will the course help me to do? Understand the role of an organising union in public services; Recognise the importance […]
27 April – 11 May 2025
Cuba
UNISON Eastern is sending one lucky young member on the 2025 May Day Brigade to Cuba. This is a unique opportunity to experience the gains of the Cuban revolution first hand, meeting ordinary Cubans in their workplaces, communities and trade unions. The Eastern young member will take part in the UNISON delegation, alongside fellow trade […]
30 June 2025 9:30am–4:30pm
Online
This course is essential for new health and safety representatives in the Eastern region. What will the course help me to do? Understand the health and safety rep role; Carry out the health and safety rep’s duties; Be more effective in the role; Understand the key rights of health and safety reps; Recognise the employer’s […]
