12 August 2025 9:30am–4:30pm
UNISON Eastern, Higdon House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR
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Whether it’s AGMs, employee inductions or strike rallies, there’s a good chance UNISON activists will have to give public speaking a go at some point.
This short course at the UNISON Eastern Activist Summer School will help you gain confidence in public speaking.
Check out the full programme for the Activist Summer School.
What will the course help me to do?
The course aims to help you
- Recognise elements of what makes a good speech,
- Plan, write and prepare a speech.
Can I get time off to learn?
Yes, if you are in a recognised workplace the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 and the 1997 Safety Representative and Safety Committee Regulations give you the right to time off with pay to attend trade union courses. You just have to give your employer reasonable notice.
Guidance towards establishing what constitutes reasonable time off can be found in the ACAS Code of Practice.
How much is the course?
There is a charge of £50. Your branch will fund this cost and they will be invoiced once you have completed the course.
Please note there may be a charge for no-shows or cancellations giving less than 48 hours notice.
Sign me up!
Please register below. Once you’ve signed up and your branch has confirmed you need the training, we’ll get in touch to confirm your place.
If you have any questions please contact us here.