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28 October 2023 1:00pm–5:00pm
Norfolk County Social Club, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich NR1 2DH
UNISON invites you to a special Black History Month event celebrating the legacy of the Grunwick strike. Grunwick saw a largely female Black workforce stand up to racist bullying managers in west London, attracting solidarity from their white fellow workers across Britain. Guest speakers will cover Grunwick and other examples of diverse working class struggle. […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 May 2023 1:30pm–3:30pm
Online
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 […]
29 March 2023 10:30am–12:30pm
Online
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 […]
27 March 2023 1:30pm–3:30pm
Online
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
20 October 2022 7:00pm–9:00pm
Waterfront Building, University of Suffolk, IP4 1QJ
Don’t get angry – get organised. Join the Ipswich leg of the TUC’s Demand Better roadshow. What’s it all about? This meeting is organised by Ipswich and District trades council, supported by the TUC region that is responsible for the East of England. We will hear from very senior trade union speakers, including Paul Nowak, […]
13 September – 18 October 2022
This online course is for all new UNISON stewards in the Eastern region. It introduces the role, details responsibilities and gives information about support and resources available and leads to ERA accreditation. This blended course combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online. What will the course help me to do? Understand the role […]
14 October 2022
The regional schools forum meets approximately three times a year for reps from schools from across the Eastern region to network, share good practice, discuss the latest school guidance and meet their branch school workers. There is often guest speakers who speak about issues affecting members working in schools. This is a really enjoyable meeting […]
7 September 2022 10:00am–12:00pm
Every five years UNISON expects our reps to participate in a course to learn about the new requirements, processes, legal changes and organising initiatives from across the union. This blended course combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online and is delivered by experienced regional organising staff. Why take it? This is an opportunity […]
27 September 2022
UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Rd, London NW1 2AY
Our retired members’ group works closely with other member groups on almost every issue that affects workers in the UK, as well as fighting for quality public services, on which many older people rely. Every year the Eastern group holds a seminar covering a range of topics that should be of interest to retired members […]
19 August 2022
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
As part of our 2022 Activist Summer School, we’re running a one-day law course on unfair dismissals. What will the course help me to do? Consider how much importance a tribunal will place on the fact that a disciplinary offence is listed as dismissible in the disciplinary policy; look at the importance of employers judging […]
