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6 February 2025 5:30pm–6:15pm
The new Employment Rights Bill promises the biggest expansion of workers’ rights in Britain for generations. UNISON has been at the very centre of this transformation, helping draw up Labour’s New Deal for Working People, putting workers’ rights at the heart of the election and now lobbying MPs as the Bill goes through Parliament. Once […]
5 February 2025 12:30pm–1:15pm
The new Employment Rights Bill promises the biggest expansion of workers’ rights in Britain for generations. UNISON has been at the very centre of this transformation, helping draw up Labour’s New Deal for Working People, putting workers’ rights at the heart of the election and now lobbying MPs as the Bill goes through Parliament. Once […]
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 […]
12 December 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
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 […]
29 – 30 November 2024
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL
Disabled members in the Eastern region are invited to a training weekend at Wyboston Lakes near Bedford. It’s the first time the regional disabled members’ group has hosted an event like this It’s not only a fantastic opportunity to brush up on your knowledge, but also network and share experiences with other disabled activists in the […]
19 November 2024 9:00am–4:00pm
Online
This one-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 provides a solid understanding of the concepts of direct discrimination, indirect discrimination and victimisation, which will help activists analyse and discuss social […]
12 November 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 the meaning of ‘age’ under the Equality Act; the unique defence to direct age discrimination; and common age-related stereotypes. It […]
18 September 2024 9:00am–4:30pm
Online
This one-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, this will give practical skills for discussing members’ concerns and recognising potential cases. More generally, it will build skills of interviewing members and […]
10 September 2024 2:00pm–3:30pm
Online webinar
UNISON is committed to recruiting, representing and organising migrant workers in social care, but the complexity of immigration rules and ever-shifting government policy presents a real challenge to activists, caseworkers and staff when serious issues arise. This briefing is designed to support activists and caseworkers address the exploitation of migrant care workers with resources, advice […]
9 September 2024 12:30pm–1:00pm
Team webinar
UNISON has declared 2024 the Year of LGBT+ Workers. It’s a chance to put LGBT+ workers in the spotlight, celebrating our achievements and renewing our fight for equality. All UNISON members in the Eastern region — especially ones who aren’t already involved in UNISON’s LGBT+ groups — are invited to join us for a half-hour […]
4 September 2024 12:30pm–1:00pm
Team webinar
UNISON has declared 2024 the Year of LGBT+ Workers. It’s a chance to put LGBT+ workers in the spotlight, celebrating our achievements and renewing our fight for equality. All UNISON members in the Eastern region — especially ones who aren’t already involved in UNISON’s LGBT+ groups — are invited to join us for a half-hour […]
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; […]
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 […]
