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ONLINE This two day course looks at all the major areas of contention in regards to capability. It examines the legal framework which defines capability and looks at how this is different from misconduct. The course activities are bases on providing the maximum practice of identifying and dealing with capability cases. The course also briefly […]

The course will be delivered online over MS Teams and will cover: the role of the UNISON learning rep how to find out what people want to learn – and how making the case for learning networking and making contacts advertising and communicating with members where to find help and resources You must be able […]

10am-12pm for 10 Wednesday Mornings ONLINE This 10 week course will provide an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to represent members effectively and strengthen union organisation. In addition to the once a week 2 hour online sessions, you should expect to be doing an extra 3 hours of coursework a week. You […]

5 Tuesdays IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre You will be required to attend all 5 dates below: Tuesday 21 April – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 28 April – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 5 May – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 12 May – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 19 May – 10am – 4pm […]

IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham This course is aimed at UNISON stewards and other branch officers. The course discusses the menopause as a collective issue for organising in the branch and with employers. The course aims are: To gain an understanding of why the menopause is a workplace issue To consider […]

10am-12pm for 10 Wednesday Mornings ONLINE This 10 week course will provide an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to represent members effectively and strengthen union organisation. In addition to the once a week 2 hour online sessions, you should expect to be doing an extra 3 hours of coursework a week. You […]

IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham You will be required to attend all 5 dates set out below: Thursday 23 April – 10am – 4pm Thursday 30 April – 10am – 4pm Thursday 7 May – 10am – 4pm Thursday 14 May – 10am – 4pm Thursday 21 May – 10am – […]

IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham This follow on course is aimed at existing UNISON stewards who want to further their skills. The course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the initial stewards training and explores in more detail: – Process for identifying needs and exploring what is and isn’t a […]

THESE COURSES ARE RUN BY UNISON COLLEGE AT HEAD OFFICE This one-day course will focus on defining the role of a LGBT+ branch officer or contact, specifically: Sign Post and identify how to access resources, make useful links. Develop strategies for supporting LGBT+ members. Identify how to organise and campaign for equality and get equality […]

This one day course will be delivered by UNISON’s National Finance Team. Course 1 Weds 29 Apr Course 2 Fri 1 May Course 3 Thurs 7 May Course 4 Fri 15 May Course 5 Thurs 28 May Course 6 Thurs 25 Jun Course 7 Thurs 10 Sep Course 8 Fri 20 Nov Learners will need […]

This half day workshop is aimed at new and returning delegates to National Delegate Conference, it will cover: Role of NDC in UNISON What to expect at the Conference Practical advice on preparation and your role Overview of Rules and Standing Orders Key documents for conference delegates The session will be delivered by a current […]

IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham This course examinies the process of bargaining and negotiating to identify the aspects of good negotiating practice. It uses a case studies and role play to build key negotiating skills: preparing a claim, presenting a claim, negotiating in a team, making agreements.  Applicants should have completed […]

This two half day session course will be delivered by There for You tutors. Course 1 Day 1: Tues 13 May Day 2:  Tues 20 May Course 2 Day 1:  Tues 9 Sept Day 2:  Tues 16 Sept Course 3 Day 1: Tues 11 Nov Day 2:  Tues 18 Nov NB: Completion of the Branch […]

ONLINE Course aims: – Update on new developments internally and externally which impact upon your role as a UNISON rep. – To inform you on changes in the legislative and legal framework. – To share skills and experience as UNISON reps. – To explore how we build the strength of UNISON in a changing industrial […]