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17 November 2020
Health and Social care workers can now claim back their Immigration Health Surcharge in a reimbursement scheme. We are running this event to tell you more about how this will work and about UNISON’s campaign to scrap the surcharge What will this session cover? How the new Immigration Health Surcharge exemption will work for workers […]
13 – 15 November 2020
Just because we can’t meet in person, doesn’t mean democracy has to stop. UNISON’s LGBT+ members have organised a weekend of virtual events in place of their normal conference. How do I sign up? LGBT+ Live! events are only open to LGBT+ members of UNISON. We want to make it as accessible as possible, so […]
12 November 2020 2:00pm–3:30pm
Any activist who is interested in becoming a health and safety rep, or who has newly qualified, is invited along to this risk assessment webinar. What’s it about? This webinar will build your confidence and take the fear out of risk assessments by talking you through the basics. It’s aimed at anyone with little to […]
26 October 2020 10:30am–12:30pm
Join us to find out more about the TUPE regulations and how they protect employees transferring from one employer to another. They apply when jobs are outsourced or even when public-sector bodies merge. What does it cover? TUPE – Origins How the Regulations Seek to Protect those in scope… How can it go wrong Can […]
19 – 24 October 2020
Just because we can’t meet in person, doesn’t mean democracy has to stop. UNISON’s Disabled members have organised a week-long programme of virtual events in place of their normal conference. What’s on? There’s an exciting schedule covering a range of topics: Keynote session on learning from the impact of Covid 19 on disabled people, The […]
13 October 2020 3:00pm–4:30pm
Join us to find out: How is my pension calculated; What will be the effect of the £95,000 cap on severance payments; What is the McCloud judgement? Who does it cover and how might it affect the pension of those covered when they leave/retire? How might the LGPS change and what are the future threats? […]
28 September 2020 3:00pm–4:15pm
UNISON provides representation and advice at all stages of the fitness to practice investigatory process including at interim, substantive and review hearings, so it’s important branches know what they are required to do at the very early stages of a member’s referral to a professional body. Our speakers will discuss what branches need to know […]
24 September 2020 3:00pm–4:30pm
This is an interactive session which will explain everything you need to know about reasonable adjustments for disabled workers, ways of negotiating with management and how a disability passport could work for your members. We’ll also look at UNISON’s recent report on disabled members who have worked form home during Covid-19 and what their needs […]
16 September 2020 3:00pm–4:30pm
Tune in for an update on the NHS Pensions Scheme after the McCloud and Flowers decisions. When the 2015 NHS Pension Scheme was introduced everyone moved into the new scheme except for people who were closer to retirement and had “transitional protections.” Subsequent court rulings have found that these protections have been deemed discriminatory against […]
The annual workers’ parliament can’t go ahead as normal this year, but luckily that means even more people can get involved. Jobs, security, dignity Join trade unionists from across the UK on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 September, to demand jobs, security and dignity for all working people. Frontline workers will lead morning debates, with speakers […]
29 June – 24 July 2020
Every five years UNISON expects our reps to participate in a training course during which you will have the opportunity to learn about the new requirements, processes, legal changes and organising initiatives which are happening across the union. Course Information This is an opportunity for you to step outside of your current practise and reflect […]
20 April – 12 June 2020
This course is for all new UNISON stewards. It introduces the role, details responsibilities and gives information about support and resources available. Who is the course for? This course is for all new Unison stewards and workplace reps. How long is the course? This course will take 30 hours to complete and you are […]
26 March – 31 May 2020
TUC Education’s new Health and Safety Representatives One online is the core course for all safety reps. Gain knowledge and skills that will enable you to be an effective workplace health and safety rep. What is the course about? The course will help you: Organise for health & safety, Negotiate with employers to improve workplace […]
26 March – 31 May 2020
TUC Education’s new Union Learning Representatives One online is for newly appointed union learning reps (ULRs) and experienced learning reps who would like a refresher. This course will introduce you to the role the ULR, and the essential tools and knowledge needed to be an effective one. What is this course for? The course will […]
26 March – 31 May 2020
This online course is for union learning reps (ULRs) who have some experience and/or have completed the Union Learning Reps 1 course (certificate or online). It will build on your existing ULR skills. What is this course for? The course will help you: Address your own development needs as a ULR, Work with partners, employers […]
