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The Organising Steward Online

13 October – 15 December 2020

On-line Workshop with sessions taking place between 9-10 am on a Tuesday

To register your interest for this course please add your details to the form below you will be added to our waiting list.

This course 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.

Recruiting members
Keeping members informed
How to raise issues in UNISON
Proportionality and fair representation
Interviewing members
Understanding your grievance and disciplinary procedures.

Branch Secretary Online Training

8 – 10 December 2020

On-line Training

This online course is designed to help existing and potential Branch Secretaries to carry out their role effectively. As well as examining the role of the Branch Secretary and the branch itself, the course focuses on the skills branch secretaries need and look at developing a team approach to branch work.

This online training will take place on the dates and times shown below:-

Module 1 – 8 December 10.30am to Noon;
Module 2 – 9 December 10.30am to 12.30pm;
Module 3 – 10 December 10.30am to Noon.

Please apply by Friday 13 November 2020.

Become a National Numeracy Champion Workshop

12 November – 3 December 2020

On-line Workshop x 4 sessions (12, 19, 26 Nov, 3 Dec 2020 from 10.00 am - 11.30 am)

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

Becoming a Numeracy Champion: Busting Myths and Changing Mindsets

Learn to support people with their numeracy skills, without having to teach maths.

Many people are held back by maths anxiety and low confidence with numbers.

Join our CPD accredited workshop which aims to give you the knowledge and understanding you need to support staff who have low confidence in numeracy.

The programme is not about teaching maths, but focuses on supporting learners who feel anxious with numbers.

You don’t have to be a maths specialist – just a supportive person to talk to about maths.

These online workshops are delivered on Zoom and participants will be sent a link by National Numeracy. Participants are also asked to fill in a digital workbook to complete the programme.

UNISON Workplace Reps Refresher Online

5 November 2020

On-line Workshop running 10.00-11.30 (4 x Thursdays)

To register your interest for this course please add your details to the form below. and you will be added to our waiting list.

This online 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.

The course aims to:
• Update reps on new legislation
• Introduce new developments within UNISON
• Share skills and experience to further develop approach as a UNISON rep

Caring Conversations Online Workshop for Branch Officers

19 – 20 November 2020

On-line Workshop

Training aim: To increase the confidence of staff to deal with emotionally challenging conversations in a caring way.

Learning objectives:
• Increase confidence of staff to deal with emotionally challenging conversations in a caring way
• Recognise the difference between sympathy and empathy
• Be aware of the signs that someone is suffering traumatic stress
• Tips to listen actively and be supportive
• Look at ways to help someone feel less anxious Look after yourself after being on an emotional call

(Fully Booked) Confidence Building (Power to be You) Online

9 – 10 November 2020

On-line Workshop running 10.00-13.00 both days

To register your interest for this online workshop please add your details to the form below and you will be added to our waiting list.

Try our free online workshop for members as an introduction to UNISON learning. Explore the skills you have, how to make the most of them, and how to develop new ones.

This workshop will run over two consecutive days for 3 hours each day and there will be a short comfort break every hour.

This workshop will:
• Help to improve self-esteem
• Provide ideas and tips for addressing your own confidence and assertiveness issues
• Look at how to deal with criticism
• Help to speak with confidence

(Fully booked) Autism Awareness Online

4 November 2020

On-line Workshop

To register your interest for this course please add your details to the form below you will be added to our waiting list.

This course an online workshop delivered by an Open University lecturer and is open to UNISON members and activists.

The general content of the workshop is as follows:

– Introduction to and background of Autism
– How Autism presents
– Supporting people with Autism
– What the Open University can offer to you

Pre-Retirement On-Line Workshop for LGPS Pension Scheme Members

31 July 2020 1:00pm–3:30pm

On-line Workshop

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

This online workshop, run by True Bearing Chartered, will make you aware of your choices and aid you in your decision making around retirement.

By the end of the workshop you will be able to:

Create your own route path from the world of work to the world of retirement
Identify changes in both pensions and financial regulations which will affect your retirement decisions
Identify the long term issues affecting your retirement
Identify personal and lifestyle actions which will help to improve your retirement
Start the process of planning for a successful retirement
To be eligible you need to have plans to retire within the next 12-18 months.

(Fully booked) Autism Understood On-Line

28 July 2020 10:00am–11:00am

This workshop is fully booked, but if you add your details to the form below you will be added to our waiting list.

This introductory 1-hour session is aimed at all UNISON members with an interest in Autism.  This session includes:

An introductory understanding of Autism
Strengths of autistic individuals
Workplace barriers for autistic employees

Pre-Retirement On-Line Workshop for NHS Pension Scheme Members

24 July 2020 1:00pm–3:30pm

On-line Workshop

If you would like to attend this workshop, please add your details to the form below. You will then be added to our waiting list. Places for this workshop will be allocated from our waiting list.

This online workshop, run by True Bearing Chartered, will make you aware of your choices and aid you in your decision making around retirement.

By the end of the workshop you will be able to:

• Create your own route path from the world of work to the world of retirement

• Identify changes in both pensions and financial regulations which will affect your

retirement decisions

• Identify the long term issues affecting your retirement

• Identify personal and lifestyle actions which will help to improve your retirement

• Start the process of planning for a successful retirement