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12 – 13 June 2024
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
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 […]
14 June 2024 1:00pm–3:30pm
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 to be […]
19 June 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm
Online
Ever wondered what phrases like market supplements mean? Has your employer proposed that some staff get a pay increase but not others because of market factors? Curious about whether this is something we can agree to and what the implications might be for UNISON? Look no further! Join us for a complete beginners guide to […]
20 June 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
Online
This short course will help you gain confidence in public speaking. Tailored especially for UNISON Eastern members in social care, it aims to help you recognise elements of what makes a good speech, plan, write and prepare a speech. Sign up Please register using the form below. Space is limited so your space is only […]
27 June 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX
Suffolk County Council and SNEE ICB’s Pride networks are joining together with UNISON for a Pride celebration and networking event. This celebration is open to everyone—whether you identify as a member of the LGBT+ community or as an ally and friend. The staff networks promise an evening filled with fun, camaraderie, and inspiring guest speakers. […]
3 July 2024 9:00am–4:00pm
Online
This half-day course is part of an expanding set of nationally provided sessions on discrimination under the 2010 Equality Act. Intended for activists who have already completed an introductory employment law course, it works through a film and discusses how to interview a member sensitively, how to prove that sexual harassment happened, time-limits, and the […]
8 July 2024 9:00am–1:00pm
Online
This half-day course is part of an expanding set of nationally provided sessions on discrimination under the 2010 Equality Act. Intended for activists who have already completed an introductory employment law course, it looks at discrimination on the basis of religion or philosophical belief. The session will cover direct discrimination against workers because of their religion; […]
8 – 16 July 2024
UNISON Eastern, Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1NH
This course is aimed specifically at HCA’s or healthcare workers. 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 of […]
1 – 17 July 2024
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 […]
5 – 9 August 2024
University of Bedfordshire, Luton Campus, LU1 3JU
This course is for all new UNISON stewards and workplace representatives. It will run over one week in Luton. 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 […]
12 August 2024 9:30am–4:30pm
UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR
For the 2024 Activist Summer School, UNISON Eastern’s landmark Communicating to Win returns for all activists. You’ll be looking at how we make the most of communicating as a union and how it can help us in base building and campaigns. Check out the full programme for the Activist Summer School. What will the course […]
13 August 2024 9:30am–4:30pm
UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR
A mentoring or buddying scheme is a fantastic way for branches to support new activists, building their confidence and skills for their new roles. Check out the full programme for the Activist Summer School. What will the course help me to do? To gain an understanding of what is mentoring and buddying; To develop awareness […]
14 August 2024 9:30am–4:30pm
UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR
It’s Year of LGBT+ Workers so what better time to step and become your branch LGBT+ officer? Our Activist Summer School hosts this one-day course for new LGBT+ officers. Check out the full programme for the Activist Summer School. What will the course help me to do? Define the role of a LGBT+ branch officer […]
14 August 2024 9:30am–4:30pm
UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR
The Activist Summer School hosts this introduction to unfair dismissals. Any UNISON Eastern activist is welcome to register to find out more about unfair dismissals and the tribunal process. Check out the full programme for the Activist Summer School. What will the course help me to do? Consider how much importance a tribunal will place […]
15 August 2024 9:30am–4:30pm
UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR
We know that services are better when they’re delivered in-house — better for staff and better for the public. Unfortunately, not all employers have realised this. UNISON Eastern’s Activist Summer School hosts this one-day course about campaigning on insourcing. Check out the full programme for the Activist Summer School. What will the course help me […]
