Introduction to Employment Law ONLINE (For Workplace Stewards)

19 November 2024 10:00am–4:00pm

ONLINE

ONLINE This one day course is a general introduction to employment law for stewards with little experience and no previous training in employment law beyond what is covered in the general stewards’ introductory courses.  Employment law is an enormous and complex subject. This introductory course is designed to give participants an overview and general feel […]

Branch Treasurer (OLBA) Training 2024

10 September – 21 November 2024

ONLINE

UNISON College have now opened registration for 2024 Branch Treasurers OLBA training. All the courses are half a day and will be delivered online by a tutor from UNISON Finance. The course will run from 9.30am – 1.00pm on the dates listed below. Please advertise this to anyone in your branch who uses OLBA. Non-Treasurers […]

Pensions & Pre-retirement webinar (For All UNISON Members)

21 November 2024 10:00am–11:00am

Online

ONLINE 21 November (10.00am-11.00am) This free webinar, presented by an expert financial adviser, is designed to help you understand how to secure the income you need for a comfortable retirement and will offer the chance for you to learn about: How your pensions work, including the state and workplace pensions When you can take your […]

Making Equality Central to your union practice ONLINE (For Workplace Stewards)

21 November 2024 10:00am–4:00pm

ONLINE

The one-day ONLINE course has been designed to cover 4 modules: · Equality in UNISON · Introduction to Equality legislation · Equality and your role as a rep The aim of the course is to enable reps to gain an understanding of equality issues and to encourage them to embed an equality angle across all […]

Trans Ally Training (For All UNISON Members)

26 November 2024 9:30am–12:30pm

ONLINE

ONLINE As I’m sure you are aware, 2024 has been designated as the Year of the LGBT+ Worker and will be marked by a number of events across all levels of the union throughout the year. To assist with the launch of this, the Regional Education Team has organised a number of training courses on […]

TUC Reps Stage 1 ONLINE (For Workplace Stewards)

18 September – 27 November 2024

ONLINE

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 […]

Bargaining and Negotiating Skills (For Workplace Stewards)

27 – 28 November 2024

UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA

IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre 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 either […]

Makaton for families & babies’ taster (For all UNISON members)

29 November 2024 10:00am–12:00pm

Online

ONLINE 29 November (10am-12pm) This is a short introduction into the background of Makaton, how and why we use it. Around 30 (Early Years vocabulary) sign and symbols are taught to enable participants to become effective communicators with others. Participants will receive handouts and a Makaton Certificate of Attendance. This course is FREE for all […]

Dealing with Capability Cases (For Workplace Stewards)

3 – 4 December 2024

UNISON Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA

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 […]

The Organising Steward ONLINE (For Workplace Stewards)

12 November – 10 December 2024

ONLINE

5 Tuesdays ONLINE 10am – 12pm You will be required to attend all 5 dates below: Tuesday 12 Nov -10am – 12pm Tuesday 19 Nov – 10am – 12pm Tuesday 26 Nov – 10am- 12pm Tuesday 3 Dec – 10am- 12pm Tuesday 10 Dec – 10am- 12pm This is a five-day course for UNISON stewards […]

Introduction to Health & Safety ONLINE (For Health and Safety Representatives)

14 November – 12 December 2024

ONLINE

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 14 Nov – 10am- 12pm Thursday 21 Nov – 10am- 12pm […]