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7 September 2022 10:00am–12:00pm
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. This blended course combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online and is delivered by experienced regional organising staff. Why take it? This is an opportunity […]
27 September 2022 10:00am–4:00pm
Back after a three-year wait, the Eastern region retired members’ seminar will be focused on the cost of living crisis, with additional sessions on intergenerational fairness and scams. Speakers include UNISON head of energy Matt Lay, UNISON national retired members committee chair Rosie McGregor and Independent Age’s Thom Harmsworth. Programme 10am Arrival and Registration 10.30am […]
27 September 2022
UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Rd, London NW1 2AY
Our retired members’ group works closely with other member groups on almost every issue that affects workers in the UK, as well as fighting for quality public services, on which many older people rely. Every year the Eastern group holds a seminar covering a range of topics that should be of interest to retired members […]
7 September 2022 10:00am–2:00pm
We are pleased to offer an abbreviated version of our popular assertiveness for women course tailored specifically for young women. Who is the Course for? The course is designed for young women members, activists and reps in UNISON Eastern region and has been commissioned by the Eastern region Young members Committee. What will the course […]
2 September 2022 12:30pm–1:30pm
We’re recruiting at least seven new fixed-term local organisers in the near future. If you’d like to know more about the role and UNISON’s recruitment and selection process, this webinar (or yesterday’s) has the answers. Just email us to book your place! Outcome
1 September 2022 6:00pm–7:00pm
We’re recruiting at least seven new fixed-term local organisers in the near future. If you’d like to know more about the role and UNISON’s recruitment and selection process, this webinar (or tomorrow lunchtime’s) has the answers. Just email us to book your place! Outcome
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 […]
19 August 2022
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
As part of our 2022 Activist Summer School, we’re running a one-day law course on unfair dismissals. What will the course help me to do? Consider how much importance a tribunal will place on the fact that a disciplinary offence is listed as dismissible in the disciplinary policy; look at the importance of employers judging […]
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 […]
15 – 19 August 2022
UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
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 […]
18 August 2022
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
As part of our 2022 Activist Summer School, we’re running a one-day law course on facility time rights. What will the course help me to do? Analyse your current situation regarding facility time; understand the law on facility time and what the ACAS code says; raise the debate with members and employers; respond to attacks […]
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 […]
17 August 2022
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
As part of our 2022 Activist Summer School, we’re running a one-day law course on work-life balance. What will the course help me to do? Identify what kind of reasons and evidence for dismissal may be related to pregnancy; consider ways in which the statutory minimum requirements of parental leave can be improved; understand what […]
16 August 2022
Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR
As part of our 2022 Activist Summer School, we’re running a one-day law course on maternity and paternity rights. What will this course help me to do? Advise members of their maternity and parental rights; understand current statutory rights; understand the law relating to maternity and parental rights; identify opportunities for negotiating improvements to contractual […]
