This course will take place FACE TO FACE at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre. 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 […]

ONLINE 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 case – Recap on sources of information, especially […]

ONLINE This one day course will examine the principles and priorities to consider when representing a UNISON member at a sickness absence review meeting. It will explore the basics of preparing yourself and the member for a meeting and possible outcomes. No prior knowledge of representing a member at a review meeting is required. Please note […]

5 Tuesdays IN PERSON 10am – 4pm You will be required to attend all 5 dates below: Tuesday 9 January – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 16 January – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 23 January – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 30 January – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 6 Febraury – 10am – 4pm This is a […]

5 Thursdays IN PERSON This course covers the role of the Health and Safety Representative, legislation, workplace inspections and developing local strategies. This is an essential starting point for new Health and Safety representatives You will be required to attend all 5 dates set out below: Thursday 11 January – 10am – 4pm Thursday 18 […]

FACE TO FACE at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre This one day course is aimed at stewards who want to build their negotiating skills. The course covers the key negotiating skills, and then provides time for an innovative role play in which the skills can be practised. This is also a good refresher for any […]

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 […]

IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre As a union representative you will be dealing with lots of workplace issues and cases that can be stressful and pressurized. Due to the busy nature of the representative role, you often don’t have much time to reflect on your own wellbeing. It is important to maintain […]

IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre This course will help participants to understand the law on maternity and parental rights. It will focus on how stewards and health & safety representatives can advise members of their rights with employers. The course will also explore how to negotiate improvements to contractual agreements in the […]

5 Tuesdays ONLINE 10am – 12pm You will be required to attend all 5 dates below: Tuesday 20 February – 10am – 12pm Tuesday 27 February – 10am – 12pm Tuesday 5 March – 10am- 12pm Tuesday 12 March – 10am- 12pm Tuesday 19 March – 10am- 12pm This is a five-day course for UNISON […]

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 […]

ONLINE This course covers the role of the Health and Safety Representative, legislation, workplace inspections and developing local strategies. This is an essential starting point for new Health and Safety representatives You will be required to attend all 5 dates set out below: Thursday 22 February – 10am- 12pm Thursday 29 February – 10am- 12pm […]

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 […]

IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre This one day course will examine the principles and priorities to consider when representing a UNISON member at a sickness absence review meeting. It will explore the basics of preparing yourself and the member for a meeting and possible outcomes. No prior knowledge of representing a member at […]

5 Tuesdays IN PERSON 10am – 4pm You will be required to attend all 5 dates below: Tuesday 16 April – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 23 April – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 30 April – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 7 May – 10am – 4pm Tuesday 14 May – 10am – 4pm This is a […]