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Making Equality Central to your Union Practice

1 March 2023 9:30am–3:30pm

Virtual training run via Zoom

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.

This course is open to all activists and will be delivered via Zoom.

Branch charge: £10 per delegate

Life’s Creative Moments: Doodle Fun

28 February 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm

Virtual Training via Zoom

Explore doodling as a mindful way to relax and develop creative thoughts and solutions.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

CVs and Application Forms

24 February 2023 12:15pm–1:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

Gain confidence to build, update and tailor your CV. Delivered by National Careers.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

How to be a good Trans Ally

24 February 2023 10:00am–12:30pm

Virtual Training via Microsoft Teams

To register your interest for this virtual workshop please add your details to the form below.

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. During this short virtual workshop you will: consider the role of a trans ally and why it is needed; explore UNISON’s definition of Transgender; understand what you can do to be a good trans ally and know where to find resources and support.

Charge to Branch: FREE

Cancelled – Be Still – An Introduction to Mindfulness

23 February 2023 12:15pm–1:15pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

Explore and discuss the concept of mindfulness.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Canva Virtual Workshop

22 February 2023 10:00am–12:00pm

Virtual training via Microsoft Teams

To register your interest for this course please contact your branch. You will need approval from your branch to attend.

Canva is free to use unless paying for enhanced features. It started as a browser-based graphic design editor for marketing materials and has continued to evolve its offering of tools to create online imagery, print/PDF, and videos and animations. This workshop will focus on these features and how to use them in the context of basic graphic design awareness and UNISON branding guidelines.

This virtual course is aimed at Branch Officers will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams

Branch Charge: FREE

Essential Digital Skills

21 February 2023 12:00pm–2:00pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

Ease yourself into the world of online communication.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Black Leadership: An Intoduction

20 February 2023 10:00am–1:00pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

Aimed at Black members the session will introduce ideas about leadership.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Workplace Reps Virtual Refresher Training

9 – 17 February 2023

Virtual Training via Microsoft Teams

To register your interest for this course please contact your branch. You will need approval from your branch to attend.

This virtual training course will be delivered in 4 modules and it is designed to meet the requirements of the Employment Rights Act (ERA) re-accreditation for further training of steward and workplace reps.

Branch Charge: £30 per delegate

Mental Health in Children and Young People

15 February 2023 9:30am–1:00pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

Delivered by the Open University this session is designed to raise mental health awareness for those working with young people and children.