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6 – 7 July 2023
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
This two day course is for existing stewards who have completed the five-day new stewards course. What will the course help me to do? The course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the new stewards course and explores in more detail. It explains further for identifying needs and exploring what is and isn’t a […]
3 – 5 July 2023
Chapter House, Cathedral Walk, Chelmsford CM1 1NX
Our popular assertiveness for women course – designed for women activists and reps in UNISON Eastern region. What will the course help me to do? Understand the meaning of assertive, passive and aggressive behaviour, Consider the nature and impact of behaviour on ourselves and others, Become more aware of differing behavioural styles, Discuss the value […]
26 – 30 June 2023
UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR
This course is essential for new health and safety representatives in the Eastern region. What will the course help me to do? Understand the health and safety rep role; Carry out the health and safety rep’s duties; Be more effective in the role; Understand the key rights of health and safety reps; Recognise the employer’s […]
28 June 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm
Online
Ever wondered what phrases like market supplements mean? Has your employer proposed that some staff get a pay increase but not others because of market factors? Curious about whether this is something we can agree to and what the implications might be for UNISON? Look no further! Join us for a complete beginners guide to […]
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 […]
12 – 16 June 2023
Chapter House, Cathedral Walk, Chelmsford CM1 1NX
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 […]
9 June 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm
Online
UNISON won a landmark legal judgment last year, guaranteeing all UK workers the same minimum levels of paid annual holiday leave regardless of the hours worked. This webinar with UNISON national officer Ben Thomas will guide us through the judgment and what it means for your members in schools. Tell me more Last year’s Harpur […]
7 – 8 June 2023
Chapter House, Cathedral Walk, Chelmsford CM1 1NX
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. Why take it? This is an opportunity for you to step outside of your current practice and reflect on what works for you as a UNISON rep […]
6 June 2023 10:00am–4:30pm
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
A one-day workshop for activists who are interested in learning about the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations. What will the workshop cover? A basic understanding of TUPE, TUPE in the context of the privatisation process, Organising around TUPE issues. Can I get time off to learn? Yes, if you are in a recognised […]
24 May 2023 10:00am–2:00pm
Online
We are pleased to offer a dedicated training course for all young workers to help them be more assertive. Young workers may be particularly vulnerable to things like, bullying, harassment, negligence by their employer and physical and emotional stress. Who is the course for? The course is designed for all young members, activists and reps […]
20 – 21 May 2023
The jewel in the crown of UNISON Eastern activist education returns for 2023. We’re returning to the picturesque and well-equipped Wyboston Lakes resort near Bedford for a weekend of officer training and education courses, plus our gala dinner and award ceremony. Courses start at 10am on Saturday and will be finished by 1pm on Sunday […]
15 May 2023 1:00pm–3:30pm
Online
This short workshop has been written together with the LGBT+ national self-organised group and trans caucus and is for both UNISON activists and members. What will the workshop help me to do? Identify the role of a trans ally and why it’s needed, Explore UNISON’s definition of transgender, Explore what you can do to be […]
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 […]
2 May 2023 9:45am–3:15pm
Online
We are pleased to offer this online course for trained activists 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 […]
24 – 28 April 2023
Chapter House, Cathedral Walk, Chelmsford CM1 1NX
This course is essential for new health and safety representatives in the Eastern region. What will the course help me to do? Understand the health and safety rep role; Carry out the health and safety rep’s duties; Be more effective in the role; Understand the key rights of health and safety reps; Recognise the employer’s […]
