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22 – 23 March 2022
We are pleased to offer a fully interactive online version of our popular dealing with difficult situations course. The course is designed for UNISON Eastern representatives with some experience of dealing with members’ problems. What will the course help me to do? Understand the effects of body language and behaviour in difficult situations; Ensure that situations […]
15 March 2022 8:30am–2:00pm
We are pleased to offer this online course for trained activist and representatives who would like to learn more about bullying and harassment in the workplace. What will the course help me to do? The aims of this course are to: Give participants an understanding of the issues of bullying and harassment at work. Encourage […]
9 – 10 March 2022
UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
This course is aimed at more experienced elected Branch Officers and reps using different, creative learning methods this course will really get you thinking about issues of inequality with your hearts and your minds! What will the course help me to do? Identify and understand what the key challenges have been for equality within society […]
7 February – 3 March 2022
If you are a UNISON member who is interested in helping others in the workplace with their learning and development then this is definitely the course for you! This online course is aimed at UNISON members who are or want to become UNISON Union Learning Reps (ULRs). The course is based around four x three […]
1 March 2022 9:00am–2:30pm
UNISON Eastern activists are invited to this free regional training day on Microsoft Teams. Tell me more! There will be a varied and stimulating programme for the day. 10-10.15am: Welcome 10.15-11.15am: Menopause Awareness – Cheryl Godber, UNISON Eastern regional organiser 11.15-11.30am: Break 11.30am-12.30pm: Hybrid Working – Kim Sunley, UNISON national officer (TBC) 12.30-1pm: Lunch 1-2pm: […]
31 January 2022 5:00pm–6:00pm
Join our online event to keep the pressure on commissioners and employers to pay the living wage in Suffolk. Tell me more! Care staff continued caring for Suffolk’s most vulnerable residents during the pandemic despite three-quarters not even earning a real living wage. And many have been taking home even less during the pandemic when […]
26 January 2022 5:00pm–6:00pm
UNISON members at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are invited to an hour briefing on UNISON’s race discrimination protocol – guidance on how it works to support members and the all-important time limits, how and where to report cases of race discrimination. Know your rights – Introduction to the Equalities Act 2010 in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
24 November 2021 9:00am–11:00am
All members who have completed one of the UNISON Eastern-Alpha Vesta workshops on domestic violence are invited to take part in this follow-up session on policy development. Sign up We’re sorry, registration is now closed. Outcome
17 November 2021 9:00am–11:00am
The Eastern region women’s committee invites women members in the region to attend this workshop on the impact of domestic abuse in the workplace. NB Registration is now closed. Tell me more The workplace can be a key site in breaking the cycle of domestic abuse. Not only is work affected by domestic abuse — […]
