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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 […]
27 February 2023 9:30am–4:00pm
Online
Mental health at work is a health and safety issue. An unhealthy workplace has physical risks and psychological risks which can be just as damaging. Building a mentally healthier workplace involves ensuring your employer adheres to the relevant health and safety legislation and guidance. It also involves organising, bargaining and building partnerships. This course is […]
20 – 24 February 2023
King's House, 245 Ampthill Rd, Bedford MK42 9AZ
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 […]
6 – 10 February 2023
Online
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 […]
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 […]
5 – 13 December 2022
Church Lane House, Chelmsford/online
This hybrid 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. There will be a mix of online and in-person sessions. What will the course help me to do? Understand the role of an […]
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
9 November 2022
One Team Day is a chance to celebrate the work of NHS support staff, particularly those working in operational services. UNISON’s One Team campaign recognises the porters, cleaners, admin and clerical staff, catering staff and all support workers who work tirelessly in the NHS, often without the recognition they deserve. This year, One Team Day […]
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 […]
15 – 19 August 2022
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
This course is essential for new health and safety representatives in the Eastern region, taking place during our annual Activist Summer School. 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 […]
15 – 19 August 2022
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
Our ever-popular summer school is back for 2022 with something for everyone! What’s on? We guarantee: Lots of informative and inspirational courses to choose from, Opportunity to do one, two or more courses over the week of the summer school (subject to branch approval and courses not overlapping), Meet up with and network with both […]
18 – 19 August 2022
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 and takes place at our Activist Summer School. 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 […]
16 – 17 August 2022
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
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. It takes place during our regional Activist Summer School, so will be a great chance to meet other activists from across Eastern. Why take it? This is […]
27 July 2022 9:30am–1:00pm
Join this national half-day Teams briefing for stewards, branch officers, union learning reps and lifelong learning co-ordinators from UNISON’s learning and organising team. What will the course cover? Benefits of having a learning agreement, Preparing the ground (identifying data, arguments, targets and allies), What should go in a learning agreement, Role of the union learning […]
15 June – 13 July 2022
Our online health and safety course is essential for new health and safety representatives in the Eastern region. This blended course combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online and is delivered by experienced TUC tutors. What will the course help me to do? Understand the health and safety rep role; Carry out the […]
