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 […]

Postponed: Norwich North: meet your candidate

9 February 2023 6:00pm–8:00pm

Phoenix Centre, 132A Mile Cross Rd, Norwich

This event has now been postponed until Spring. — UNISON members in Norwich North are invited to an event with Alice Macdonald, Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Norwich North. Alice is keen to meet with local UNISON members to hear your priorities and thoughts on the action needed to support workers in Norwich North. This will […]

People protest outside Suffolk County Council HQ in support of care workers

Stand up for social care: Suffolk demonstration

1 December 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm

Outside Endeavour House, Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX

Join UNISON to push Suffolk County Council to: Invest more in recruitment and retention of care staff, Halt the haemorrhaging of staff leaving the care sector, Ensure any underspend is dedicated to raising the level of staff in social care. This protest is part of UNISON Suffolk County’s You Care, We Care campaign. Outcome

One Team Day

9 November 2022

One Team Day is a chance to celebrate the work of NHS support staff, particularly those working in operational services. UNISON’s One Team campaign recognises the porters, cleaners, admin and clerical staff, catering staff and all support workers who work tirelessly in the NHS, often without the recognition they deserve. This year, One Team Day […]

Stand up for social care in Suffolk

19 May 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm

Join UNISON and put pressure on Suffolk County Council to: Pay at least the real living wage to all care workers, Secure full sick pay for care workers, Provide paid training and development opportunities for this sector. Bring your flags and whistles and lets show some support for your care workers in Suffolk! Speakers Sandy […]

Menopause in the Workplace – Lunch and Learn [Last few places available]

3 February 2022 11:00am–12:30pm

Book your place, don’t forget to bring your lunch and join us for this online interactive session exploring the issue of Menopause in the Workplace, open to both UNISON members and activists. With many workplaces finding themselves with a predominantly aging workforce, where menopausal women are finding themselves working harder for longer, this virtual session […]

Menopause in the Workplace – Lunch and Learn [SESSION NOW FULL]

14 December 2021 11:00am–12:30pm

Book your place, don’t forget to bring your lunch and join us for this online interactive session exploring the issue of Menopause in the Workplace, open to both UNISON members and activists. With many workplaces finding themselves with a predominantly ageing workforce, where menopausal women are finding themselves working harder for longer, this virtual session […]

International Seminar 2021

30 September 2021 9:30am–1:00pm

Our ever-popular International Seminar returns virtually for 2021. Now in its eighth year, there’ll be solidarity speakers from around the globe joining us. Tell me more We’ll be running two sessions over the day, the first will feature speakers from Cuba Solidarity Campaign, Justice for Colombia, Venezuela Solidarity Campaign, Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign Action Group and […]

Health and safety live!

9 – 12 March 2021

A whole series of events, including workshops and interactive sessions, to make the most of health and safety. What’s on? 9 March: Health & safety in the post-Covid world, including an opening address by UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea. 10 March: Health & safety in the workplace during the Covid-19 pandemic, includes workshops. 11 March: […]

Black members Live!

22 – 23 January 2021

Just because we can’t meet in person, doesn’t mean democracy has to stop. UNISON’s Black members have organised a weekend of virtual events – keynote panels, webinars and workshops – in place of their normal conference. How do I sign up? Black Members Live! events are open to Black members of UNISON – we use […]

Celebrate Disabled History Month with the TUC

25 November 2020 12:30pm–2:30pm

The TUC LESE Disabled Members Network brings you an online event to celebrate Disabled History Month 2020. About The Network, whilst celebrating its history 365 days a year, is also hosting a special event to celebrate Disabled History Month, which runs from Wednesday 18 November to Sunday 20 December 2020. Guest speaker Janine Booth will […]

LGBT+ Live!

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 […]

Disability Live!

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 […]

ONE UNISON Weekend

19 – 20 May 2018

Crowne Plaza Resort, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knight, Maldon CM9 8HX

In the year of our 25th anniversary it is only fitting that we mark that event with a special celebration. Our ONE UNISON Weekend is the premier point in our calendar combining the best of UNISON learning, workshops to stimulate ideas and debate, our regional council AGM and, new for 2018, our gala dinner and […]

Rally and lobby of parliament on fair pay for public servants

17 October 2017 3:00pm–7:00pm

Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA

Organised by the TUC, it’s your opportunity to tell MP’s to Pay Up Now Join us in Westminster on 17 October to tell our MPs that Britain’s dedicated public servants need a pay rise. For 7 years the government has restricted public sector pay rises to less than inflation or nothing at all. But prices […]