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22 May 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm
Virtual Training via MS Teams
Anyone can be alone and not feel lonely, or they can have contact with people and still experience feelings of isolation. During this online session learners will explore the causes and the physical impact of loneliness.
To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk
23 – 24 May 2024
Niagara Conference Centre, Niagara Road, Sheffield, S6 1LU
To register your interest for this course please contact your branch. You will need approval from your branch to attend.
Local Learning Hubs – This is a new initiative where we are working to bring regional training opportunities closer to you.
This 2 day course is designed to follow on from the 5 day Organising Stewards course or equivalent and is aimed at existing UNISON stewards. The course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the 5 day course and explores in more detail:
• Process for identifying needs and exploring what is and isn’t a case
• Recap on sources of information especially the ACAS code
• Preparing for a grievance and a capability case
• Planning and building a case including interviewing witnesses
• Possible outcomes from cases.
Branch Charge: £40 per delegate
30 May 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm
Virtual Training via MS Teams
Delivered by National Careers Service. This workshop will help you understand some of the benefits of learning in relation to your career including those skills frequently requested by employers and how this might relate to learning choices.
To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk
4 June 2024 10:00am–1:00pm
Virtual Training via Zoom
This session aims to highlight the communication differences of deaf/hearing people, building up an awareness of the challenges faced by the deaf community. There will also be an opportunity to learn some basic BSL signs during the session.
To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk
10 June 2024 1:00pm–3:45pm
Virtual Training via MS Teams
Trans people and trans rights are becoming increasingly visible but many still face real isolation. Every non-trans person can be an ally for trans equality but not everyone feels confident doing this.
To register your interest for this virtual workshop please add your details to the form below.
12 June 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
Virtual Training via MS Teams
During this session you will understand the definition of depression and recognise its symptoms & spot the early warning signs.
To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk
10 – 14 June 2024
UNISON Regional Centre, Quayside House, Leeds
To register your interest for this course please contact your branch.
This face to face training looks at what the roles of the steward are and gives you the skills, knowledge and understanding to carry out these roles, for example recruiting members and involving them in the union and how to work with members to tackle problems at work.
This course will run on 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 June 2024.
This course is 30 hours learning in total.
Branch Charge: £150 per delegate
17 June 2024 10:00am–11:30am
Virtual Training via Zoom
People are becoming increasingly intolerant of inappropriate comments being made in the workplace. However, is there a way we can call people out on these comments without creating arguments? This session explores practises that seek to understand people’s perspectives, rather than focus on their objectionable conclusions. delivered by Hope Not Hate.
To register your interest for this virtual workshop please add your details to the form.
17 June 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
Virtual Training via Zoom
This session explores what dis/misinformation is, it’s dangers and why humans are so drawn towards conspiracy theories. Delivered by Hope Not Hate.
To register your interest for this virtual workshop please add your details to the form.
19 June 2024
UNISON Regional Centre, Quayside House, Leeds
To register your interest for this course please contact your branch. You will need approval from your branch to attend.
Equality is written into our rule book and into our objectives and policies, but making equality part and parcel of everyday business is no small task. Making equality central to your union practice is a course that explores internal and external tools, which can support equality bargaining, negotiating, and representation. The course also looks at how to identify equality themes in organising and recruitment, as well as considering the different equality roles in UNISON and how you can utilise their support.
Branch charge: £30 per delegate
