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26 July 2021 11:00am–1:00pm
Sorry, registration is now closed. 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. 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 — […]
7 – 22 July 2021
We’re hitting the road for an NHS pay rise! Join us and our NHS battle bus as travel to hospital sites across the Eastern region. Our timetable is below (apologies in advance for any delays!) so come and see us, grab some goodies and find out how you can get involved in winning a decent […]
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 […]
8 July 2021 7:30pm–8:30pm
UNISON Eastern is hosting an interactive webinar on the topic of representing online for our British Association of Occupational Therapists reps. Tell me more! Even with restrictions beginning to ease the way in which we represent members has changed, with many meetings now being held virtually. The course will help you to identify key considerations […]
7 July 2021 3:00pm–4:30pm
We are pleased to announce this new webinar on tackling pregnancy and maternity discrimination. Participants will be able to identify pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace and explore how to resolve disputes and how existing protections can be defended and enhanced. Who is the course for? The webinar is for all trained activists/representatives. What […]
16 June 2021 11:00am–12:30pm
We are pleased to announce this first-time webinar on tackling pregnancy and maternity discrimination. Participants will be able to identify pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace and explore how to resolve disputes and how existing protections can be defended and enhanced. Who is the course for? The webinar is for all trained activists/representatives. It […]
26 May 2021 7:15pm–8:00pm
Poet and author Michael Rosen joins UNISON Eastern to discuss why NHS staff deserve a pay rise. Tell me more! Former children’s laureate Michael Rosen has written more than 100 books. He fell serious ill with Covid-19 during the first phase of the pandemic and was cared for in intensive care. He has paid tribute […]
19 May 2021 3:00pm–4:30pm
Join us to find out more about the TUPE regulations and how they protect employees transferring from one employer to another. They apply when jobs are outsourced or even when public-sector bodies merge. What does it cover? TUPE – origins, How the regulations seek to protect those in scope, How can it go wrong? Can […]
22 April 2021 7:00pm–8:00pm
UNISON Eastern’s international committee welcomes the Palestine Solidarity Campaign to give us the latest on Palestinian’s ongoing fight for justice. Tell me more! Palestine Solidarity Campaign is an independent and democratic organisation, campaigning for peace, equality & justice for Palestinians, in support of international law and human rights – and against all forms of racism. […]
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 […]
26 March 2021 3:00pm–4:30pm
Any activist who is interested in becoming a health and safety rep, or who has newly qualified, is invited along to this risk assessment webinar. What’s it about? This webinar will build your confidence and take the fear out of risk assessments by talking you through the basics. It’s aimed at anyone with little to […]
23 March 2021 6:00pm–7:00pm
UNISON Eastern’s international committee welcome the Cuba Solidarity Campaign to provide the latest news from the socialist island. Tell me more! For 60 years Cuba has been subjected to an illegal blockade and sustained interference in its internal affairs by the United States. Despite the economic hardships and shortages caused by the illegal blockade, Cuba […]
18 March 2021 4:00pm–4:45pm
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Ed Garrett, who was involved in writing the new health and social care white paper, to two briefing sessions for UNISON Eastern activists. Tell me more! Are you wondering what’s in (or not in) the government’s recent health and social care white paper Integration and innovation: working together to improve […]
17 March 2021 10:00am–11:30am
Join us to find out more about the TUPE regulations and how they protect employees transferring from one employer to another. They apply when jobs are outsourced or even when public-sector bodies merge. What does it cover? TUPE – origins, How the regulations seek to protect those in scope, How can it go wrong? Can […]
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: […]
