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10 March 2023 6:00pm–7:00pm
The 2023 UNISON Eastern Labour Link annual general meeting and forum will be held online via Microsoft Teams. It is open to any Labour Link-affiliated UNISON member in the Eastern region. Tell me more The forum and AGM will Elect the Eastern regional committee for 2023 (committee members must be full Labour Party members), Review […]
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 […]
11 January 2023 6:30pm–7:30pm
Online via Teams
Our regional young members committee annual general meeting is open to all UNISON Eastern members aged 26 or under. It’s a fantastic way to get involved with UNISON and make sure that young workers have a clear voice across the union. If you have not been to a UNISON meeting before, we make sure that […]
17 December 2022 11:30am–1:30pm
Online
All disabled members of UNISON Eastern are invited to the 2022 virtual AGM. You can attend online from an internet-connected place of your choosing via Microsoft Teams. If you’re not familiar with Teams we will send a guide closer to the time. This is your chance to get involved in the work of UNISON disabled […]
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
11 November 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm
UNISON’s young members present a short webinar on the role and responsibilities of the young members officer, with a panel discussion from current young members officers about what they have achieved in the role. Perfect if you are thinking of standing as a young members officer or have recently been elected as one. And other […]
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 […]
2 November 2022 1:00pm–7:00pm
Take the trade union movement’s message to Parliament and tell our MPs: We Demand Better! We demand: A £15 minimum wage as soon as possible A real pay rise for public sector workers Ban zero hours contracts and stop fire and rehire Cut energy bills and nationalise energy retail New union bargaining rights for whole […]
20 October 2022 7:00pm–9:00pm
Waterfront Building, University of Suffolk, IP4 1QJ
Don’t get angry – get organised. Join the Ipswich leg of the TUC’s Demand Better roadshow. What’s it all about? This meeting is organised by Ipswich and District trades council, supported by the TUC region that is responsible for the East of England. We will hear from very senior trade union speakers, including Paul Nowak, […]
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 […]
14 October 2022
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 […]
