Celebrating ULR Activism ONLINE (For Branch Education Officers, ULR’s & Lifelong Learning Co-ordinators )

5 December 2024 10:00am–1:00pm

ONLINE

ONLINE with UNISON College from UNISON Head Office UNISON College is running a 3-hour interactive online event aimed at Union Learning Reps (ULRs) to celebrate their activism – and build on existing successes. Join us for this dedicated event for UNISON learning reps to gain knowledge and skills, share ideas, and network with fellow reps […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Conflict Management (General) (For All UNISON Members)

19 November 2024 9:30am–12:30pm

Online

ONLINE 19 November (9.30am-12.30pm) This course delivered using Microsoft Teams by a specialist tutor is aimed at members who may be required to work with angry, aggressive or challenging people in the course of their work day. Learn how to communicate effectively and how to apply practical strategies to de-escalate and resolve conflict. On completion […]

Autism Awareness in the workplace (For All UNISON Members)

14 November 2024 9:30am–12:30pm

Online

ONLINE 14 November (9.30am-12.30pm) This course will be of benefit to members who may work with Autistic people or come into contact with them throughout the course of their work (adult service users etc). How this course will benefit you On completion of this Autism Awareness Training course you will be able to: Have a […]

Getting great at MS Excel – Level 3 (For All UNISON Members)

5 – 6 November 2024

Online

ONLINE 5 and 6 November (9.30am-1.30pm) This course is for those people who really want to find out how Excel can help them perform better. Gain the skills to create macros, collaborate with others, audit and analyse worksheet data, incorporate multiple data sources, and import and export data. Upon successful completion of this course, students […]

Bereavement and Loss (For All UNISON Members)

6 November 2024 10:15am–1:15pm

Online

ONLINE 6 November 2024 (10.15am-1.15pm) This workshop is for UNISON members who want to build greater awareness of the impact of bereavement and grief. This course can inform how they respond to bereaved including service users or colleagues. The training will last approximately 2.5 hours, and help participants to: Reflect on the grieving process and […]

Introduction to Employment Law (For Workplace Stewards)

15 October 2024 10:00am–4:00pm

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

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

Navigating the Financial Squeeze – with Quilter Financial Advisers

25 June 2024 6:30pm–7:30pm

Online

A FREE webinar – open to all members – to help you make the most of your money and secure your financial future.

Managing Your Financial Future – A Regional Black Members Event

26 July 2022 5:30pm–6:30pm

Online

a free webinar to help you make the most of your money and secure your financial future.

How to secure the income you need when you retire – A Regional Black Members Event

3 May 2022 5:00pm–6:00pm

Online

Lighthouse Financial Advice will deliver a webinar designed to help UNISON members make good decisions when deciding how and when to secure the income they need to live comfortably for the rest of their lives.