Regional schools forum

1 March 2022 11:00pm–11:00pm

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 […]

Online Stewards Recertification Course (4 x sessions over 2 weeks beginning from 6 December 2021)

5 – 14 December 2021

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 […]

CANCELLED New stewards online (six weeks from 8 November 2021)

7 November – 12 December 2021

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 […]

New Stewards – (five days from 6 December)

6 – 10 December 2021

UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR

This course is for all new UNISON stewards and workplace representatives. Please note that you must have been elected as a representative by your branch and be showing as such on the membership system. What will the course help me to do? Understand the role of an organising union in public services; Recognise the importance […]

Black members’ education weekend

12 – 14 November 2021

Five Lakes Resort, Colchester Road, Essex CM9 8HX

Sorry, but registration is now closed. This weekend is open to any Black Member in the Eastern region who is involved in their branch or the Self Organised Group – or thinking about getting more active. What’s on There will be a range of workshops during the weekend including: Tim Roberts, UNISON Eastern regional secretary, […]

Black History Month webinar: Proud to be… working class trade unionists

15 October 2021 1:00pm–1:45pm

This Black History Month, UNISON Eastern region hosts a short webinar unpacking important questions relating to race, intersectionality and class within the modern trade union movement. Tell me more! Why do we use the term “Black” to define our self-organised group? What is intersectionality and is an understanding important to collective organising? What is wider […]

CANCELLED New Stewards – (five days from 13 September)

13 – 17 September 2021

UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR

This course is for all new UNISON stewards and workplace representatives. Please note that you must have been elected as a representative by your branch and be showing as such on the membership system.   What will the course help me to do? The course will help you to: Understand the role of an organising […]

Kiran Mal

An Interview with Kiran Mal

20 July 2021 7:00pm–8:00pm

UNISON Hertfordshire’s Black members group invites all to an interview with Kiran Mal, UNISON Bedford Borough branch secretary. Kiran will talk through her journey in local government, from struggling to get noticed, to getting involved in UNISON’s Black members group and becoming branch secretary. UNISON Herts Black members officer Ugonna Nwachuku Rowell says: “This event […]

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Black workers meeting

20 April 2021 7:00pm–8:30pm

UNISON is establishing a Black workers network in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help give a voice to Black workers in local government, improve race equality in the workplace and challenge racism and discrimination. This includes Black workers in schools, academies, care, private and voluntary sectors. Tell me more! All Black workers in local government and […]

UNISON Eastern Labour Link Forum and AGM

11 February 2021 7:00pm–8:00pm

The 2021 UNISON Eastern Labour Link Forum and Annual General Meeting is open to all UNISON members paying into the Labour Link political fund in the Eastern region. On the agenda Speakers include: Labour East director Hollie Ridley with a review of 2020 and plans for 2021, Labour Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner reporting from Westminster, […]

CANCELLED Power To Be You (course code: 330-MBPY)

3 March 2020 10:00am–4:00pm

Bury St Edmunds Regional Office

Delivered by: the Workers Education Association (WEA) This one day member workshop is a short confidence building taster session to help you to build your self-esteem and give you some ideas and tips for developing your confidence and assertiveness.  It will also help you to feel more comfortable about speaking in a group, or at […]

Health & Safety Reps – 10, 11, 12 & 26, 27 February 2020

10 – 27 February 2020

UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

Application Form updated October 2018 (2) Outcome

New Stewards 11, 12, 13 & 25, 26 February 2020

11 – 26 February 2020

UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR

Application Form updated October 2018 (2) Outcome

CANCELLED Law – Unfair Dismissals 21 February 2020 – Chelmsford

21 February 2020 9:30am–4:30pm

UNISON Eastern, Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1NH

Application Form updated October 2018 (2) Outcome

Law – Race & Sex Discrimination 18 February 2020 – Chelmsford

18 February 2020 9:30am–4:30pm

UNISON Eastern, Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1NH

Outcome