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27 – 28 March 2023
UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, 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. 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 […]
27 March 2023 1:30pm–3:30pm
Online
Have you heard the term equal pay used and wondered what it actually means? Wonder no more, this is the webinar for you. Tell me more! More than 50 years since Labour brought in the 1970 Equal Pay Act, employers still think they can get away with paying women less. In fact, women effectively work […]
21 March 2023 6:00pm–7:30pm
Online
UNISON Essex and UNISON Hertfordshire have teamed up to provide this online training to Black members on getting a promotion at work. What’s it about? UNISON Essex and UNISON Hertfordshire branches have commissioned West Thames College to deliver training on How to get a promotion at work exclusively to their Black members. Attending this webinar […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
