What is a union learning rep and why do we need more?

2 February 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm

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Have you ever wondered what a union learning rep (ULR) does? Are you curious about how a learning rep could benefit your branch and your members? Join us for this webinar to explore the role of a union learning rep, the types of issues they deal with and practical tasks they are likely to undertake […]

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Ever wanted to work for UNISON Eastern?

22 January 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm

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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 two new local organisers to get stuck into strategic organising projects across the Eastern region. Join one of our two, one-hour Ever Wanted […]

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Ever wanted to work for UNISON Eastern?

16 January 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm

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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 two new local organisers to get stuck into strategic organising projects across the Eastern region. Join one of our two, one-hour Ever Wanted […]

Assertiveness for young workers

7 September 2023 10:00am–2:00pm

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We are pleased to offer a dedicated training course for all young workers to help them be more assertive. Young workers may be particularly vulnerable to things like, bullying, harassment, negligence by their employer and physical and emotional stress. Who is the course for? The course is designed for all young members, activists and reps […]

The Anti-Racism Charter: Sharing best practice

14 August 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm

UNISON Eastern brings together Black trade unionists and local  employers for a lunchtime webinar on implementing the Anti-Racism Charter. Whether you’re a senior employer or a UNISON member, this is a great chance to see how the Anti-Racism Charter can make a difference in your workplace. Speakers Stephen Moir, CEO of Cambridgeshire County Council Nicole […]

Understanding market-related pay and market forces supplements

28 June 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm

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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 […]

What is a union learning rep and why do we need more?

21 June 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm

Online

Have you ever wondered what a union learning rep (ULR) does? Are you curious about how a learning rep could benefit your branch and your members? Join us for this webinar to explore the role of a union learning rep, the types of issues they deal with and practical tasks they are likely to undertake […]

Understanding term-time only holiday pay

9 June 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm

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UNISON won a landmark legal judgment last year, guaranteeing all UK workers the same minimum levels of paid annual holiday leave regardless of the hours worked. This webinar with UNISON national officer Ben Thomas will guide us through the judgment and what it means for your members in schools. Tell me more Last year’s Harpur […]

Assertiveness for young workers

24 May 2023 10:00am–2:00pm

Online

We are pleased to offer a dedicated training course for all young workers to help them be more assertive. Young workers may be particularly vulnerable to things like, bullying, harassment, negligence by their employer and physical and emotional stress. Who is the course for? The course is designed for all young members, activists and reps […]

Introduction to employment tribunal deadlines and limitations

10 May 2023 1:30pm–3:30pm

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In this short webinar we will cover the time limitations involved in different types of employment cases including discrimination claims. We will look at the ACAS early conciliation process and time limits for an employment tribunal claim following early conciliation. We will also look at interim relief cases as this covers the time limits for […]

Introduction to workplace pensions

29 March 2023 10:30am–12:30pm

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Join this webinar with UNISON head of pensions Glyn Jenkins to gain an understanding of some of the basic terms and arrangements involved with workplace pensions such as the local government and NHS pension schemes. Can I get time off to learn? Yes, if you are in a recognised workplace the Trade Union and Labour […]

Beginner’s guide to equal pay

27 March 2023 1:30pm–3:30pm

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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 […]

Black members: How to get a promotion at work

21 March 2023 6:00pm–7:30pm

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UNISON Essex and UNISON Hertfordshire have teamed up to provide this online training to Black members on getting a promotion at work. What’s it about? UNISON Essex and UNISON Hertfordshire branches have commissioned West Thames College to deliver training on How to get a promotion at work exclusively to their Black members. Attending this webinar […]

What is a union learning rep and why do we need more?

16 March 2023 1:30pm–3:30pm

Online

Have you ever wondered what a union learning rep (ULR) does? Are you curious about how a learning rep could benefit your branch and your members? Join us for this webinar to explore the role of a union learning rep, the types of issues they deal with and practical tasks they are likely to undertake […]

What does a young members officer do?

11 November 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

UNISON’s young members present a short webinar on the role and responsibilities of the young members officer, with a panel discussion from current young members officers about what they have achieved in the role. Perfect if you are thinking of standing as a young members officer or have recently been elected as one. And other […]