Migrant workers workshop

17 May 2025

Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL

Many bad employers like nothing more than exploiting migrant workers. They take advantage of the hostile media and politicians to treat staff from overseas poorly. But, by knowing your rights and standing together with your colleagues in UNISON, you can make real changes to the way you and your coworkers are treated. UNISON is putting […]

Social care active members workshop

17 May 2025

Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL

UNISON’s active members are getting organised to build their union and transform social care into a truly respected and valued public service. This day-long workshop is a chance to meet other active members in social care. It’ll be a chance to network, discuss common problems and take part in some training to help you do […]

Organising conversations workshop

17 May 2025

Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL

Organising to Win is all about building UNISON’s strength in workplaces like yours. There’s a grand strategy behind it but at heart it’s all about something very simple — talking to your colleagues. We’ve all tried talking to workmates only to be knocked back: “I’m too busy” or “it won’t make a difference.” That’s where […]

Branch equalities/self-organised group officer

17 – 18 May 2025

Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL

As part of the UNISON Eastern One Weekend 2025, we offer a selection of courses for newly elected branch officers, helping them get to grips with their new role. The course runs all day Saturday and Sunday morning. What will the course help me to do? This will help you understand The role of the […]

One Weekend 2025

17 – 18 May 2025

UNISON Eastern’s annual celebration of learning and activism is back for 2025! The One Weekend will be back at Wyboston Lakes near Bedford for a host of exciting courses and our gala dinner and awards ceremony. Nominations are now open for the One Weekend awards, so if you’ve been inspired by any branches or activists […]

Branch secretary training

17 – 18 May 2025

Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL

As part of the UNISON Eastern One Weekend 2025, we offer a selection of courses for newly elected branch officers, helping them get to grips with their new role. The course runs all day Saturday and Sunday morning. What will the course help me to do? This will help you understand The role and function […]

Branch health and safety officer training

17 – 18 May 2025

Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL

As part of the UNISON Eastern One Weekend 2025, we offer a selection of courses for newly elected branch officers, helping them get to grips with their new role. The course runs all day Saturday and Sunday morning. What will the course help me to do? This will help to Equip you with the skills […]

Branch chair training

17 – 18 May 2025

Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL

As part of the UNISON Eastern One Weekend 2025, we offer a selection of courses for newly elected branch officers, helping them get to grips with their new role. The course runs all day Saturday and Sunday morning. What will the course help me to do? This will help you understand The roles and skills […]

Tackling bullying and harassment at work

17 – 18 May 2025

Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL

Bullying and harassment at work can blight lives, but union reps can make a real difference in identifying, preventing and tackling it. That’s exactly what this One Weekend course is designed to help you do, helping reps, health and safety reps and branches put a stop to bullying and harassment at work. What will the […]