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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 […]
19 October 2024 10:00am–1:00pm
Colchester Hospital, Turner Road
Cleaners, caterers, porters, housekeepers and other East Suffolk and North Essex support staff are striking to stay in the NHS. They want to defend the quality of services they provide to the public as well as their own pay and conditions. Join them as they march through Colchester to say: “In house is best!” Assemble […]
30 September 2024 11:30am–2:00pm
University of Bedfordshire Postgraduate Centre, 1 Vicarage Street Luton LU1 3HZ
UNISON University of Bedfordshire invites you to a celebrate the contributions of Black trailblazers at this Black History Month event in Luton. This event, supported by the university and its Race Equality Network, will facilitate an in-depth and honest discussion about Black history, its place in society and the way in which dangerous assumptions and […]
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 […]
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; […]
4 July 2024 8:30am–10:00am
Kingsland Church, 86 London Road, Colchester CO3 9DW
ESNEFT’s board is meeting on 4 July and UNISON members will be there urging bosses to end their outsourcing obsession and commit to delivering services in house. We will be handing in the hundreds-strong staff petition for in-house services and making our voices heard. Make sure you’re there! The Colchester and Ipswich Area Health branch […]
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 […]
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. […]
8 June 2024 10:30am–1:00pm
Wolsey Theatre car park 5 Chapman Ln, Ipswich IP1 9SA
Suffolk County Council wants to make £65 million of cuts over the next two years, shedding 350 jobs. UNISON says our communities can’t take this and is leading the fight against the attacks on Suffolk’s services. Join the march and rally in Ipswich. Gather at the Wolsey Theatre from 10.30am before a march to the […]
21 – 23 May 2024
Online
It can be difficult to recognise when members have a realistic chance of proving disability discrimination and activists may lack confidence in this area. This nationally provided course will give practical skills for discussing the matter with members and recognising possible cases as well as building skills of interviewing members and analysing evidence which can […]
11 – 12 May 2024
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL
We’re heading back to the superlative surroundings of Wyboston Lakes in Bedfordshire for UNISON Eastern One Weekend 2024 on 11 and 12 May. There’ll be the usual mix of training for new branch officers and activist workshops, but this time ’round we’re also offering sessions for UNISON members who aren’t active in their branches yet […]
21 April – 3 May 2024
Cuba
UNISON Eastern is sending two young members on the 2024 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 two Eastern young members will take part in the UNISON delegation, joining delegates from […]
