Stewards recertification – 24-25 February

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 […]

Health & Safety Reps – 11-13 and 17-18 March

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 […]

New Stewards 18-20 and 25-26 March

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 […]

Beginner’s guide to equal pay

27 March 2025 12:30pm–1:30pm

Online

Have you heard the term equal pay used and wondered what it actually means? Wonder no more, this is the webinar for you. Tell me more! More than 50 years since Labour brought in the 1970 Equal Pay Act, employers still think they can get away with paying women less. In fact, women effectively work […]

Stewards recertification – 3 – 4 April

3 April 2025 9:30am–4:30pm

UNISON Eastern, Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford, 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 […]

Members of the brigade visit a hospital where they hold a UNISON flag with a doctor

Cuba May Day Brigade

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 […]

One Weekend 2025

17 – 18 May 2025

UNISON Eastern’s annual celebration of learning and activism is back for 2025! The One Weekend 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 any branches or activists […]

Branch equalities/self-organised group officer

17 – 18 May 2025

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 role of the […]

Branch secretary training

17 – 18 May 2025

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 role and function […]

Branch chair training

17 – 18 May 2025

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 […]

Branch health and safety officer training

17 – 18 May 2025

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 to Equip you with the skills […]

New stewards Online – 2-6 June 2025

2 June 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 […]

Stewards recertification – 19-20 June

19 June 2025 9:30am–4:30pm

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 […]

Health & Safety Reps – 30 June – 4 July

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 […]

Health & Safety Reps – 16-18 and 22-23 September

16 September 2025 9:30am–4:30pm

UNISON Eastern, Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1NH

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 […]