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16 May 2026
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL
The Challenging the Rise of the Populist Right programme will help activists better understand the development of racist and prejudicial ideas and attitudes. It will look at the push and pull factors at work to influence public discourse around immigration and asylum and will explore a range of methods that have proven successful in positively […]
16 May 2026
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL
The branch treasurers summit comes to the One Weekend in 2026, making one of the biggest dates in the treasurer’s calendar that extra bit special. Why should I attend? Gain practical insights into best practices for your vital role. Participate in interactive sessions and workshops tailored to your needs. Connect with fellow treasurers to share […]
16 – 17 May 2026
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL
May can only mean one thing – the UNISON Eastern One Weekend! The annual celebration of learning and activism will be back at Wyboston Lakes near Bedford for a host of exciting courses and our gala dinner and awards ceremony. Nominations are now open for the One Weekend awards, so if you’ve been inspired by […]
16 – 17 May 2026
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL
This course is aimed at branch activists who want to organise around UNISON’s learning agenda. It will help you work with members and employers around learning and also looks at organising and negotiating around learning. What will it be about? The key aim of this course is that after completing this course and the assignments, […]
16 – 17 May 2026
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL
While UNISON’s power comes from its members, branch leaders will need to effectively negotiate to get the best deals for public service workers. This One Weekend course will equip branch officers and senior reps with the skills needed to win for members at the negotiating table. If the course is oversubscribed, places will be prioritised […]
16 – 17 May 2026
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL
Our five-day new stewards course is a useful introduction to the role of a trade union representative, but it can’t cover everything you need to know. This course, hosted over the One Weekend, will further explore representation skills for ERA-certified stewards. What will the course help me to do? The course reinforces some approaches and […]
16 – 17 May 2026
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL
16 – 17 May 2026
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL
As part of the UNISON Eastern One Weekend 2026, we offer a selection of courses for newly elected branch officers, helping them get to grips with their new role. The course runs all day Saturday and Sunday morning. What will the course help me to do? This will help you understand The role and function […]
16 – 17 May 2026
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL
As we mark UNISON’s Year of Green Activity, the 2026 One Weekend hosts a bespoke course for environmental officers and green reps. These roles are vital in making sure our public services are part of the solution to climate change, not part of the problem. What will the course help me to do? You will […]
16 – 17 May 2026
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL
16 – 17 May 2026
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL
As part of the UNISON Eastern One Weekend 2025, we offer a selection of courses for newly elected branch officers, helping them get to grips with their new role. The course runs all day Saturday and Sunday morning. What will the course help me to do? This will help you understand The roles and skills […]
1 June 2026 12:00am–7:00pm
Online
Our online course is for newly elected and less experienced UNISON stewards and delivers the same learning outcomes as the face-to-face Stage 1 and Stage 2 workplace representatives course combination. Run online from 1 June to 6 July, the course will enable participants to achieve ERA accreditation. Closing date for applications: 18 May 2026 This […]
18 – 19 June 2026
Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1NH
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 […]
6 July 2026 12:00am–9:30pm
Online
This online health and safety course is for newly elected and less experienced UNISON H&S reps organising in the workplace. As a steward, you have an important role to play in organising members at a local level. The course runs for five consecutive days from 10am to 3pm from Monday 6 July to Friday 10 […]
24 – 27 August 2026
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 […]
