Health & Safety Representative Training

26 February – 1 March 2024

UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Centre, Quayside House, Canal Wharf, Leeds, LS11 5PS

To register your interest for this course please contact your branch.

This course is essential for new Health and Safety Representatives, or for those Health and Safety Representatives who have more experience but who haven’t yet had the chance to go on this course.

This course will take place on 26, 27, 28, 29 February, 1 March 2024.

Branch Charge: £150 per delegate

Introduction to Mindfulness

29 February 2024 12:00pm–1:00am

Virtual training via MS Teams

In this session we will explore and discuss the concept of mindfulness, understand the benefits of practicing it regularly plus try out some short mindfulness exercises.

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

Menopause Awareness [Fully Booked]

26 February 2024 6:30pm–8:30pm

Virtual training via MS Teams

This 2-hour workshop will explore all things menopause. The aim of this workshop is to offer a better understanding of issues related to menopause and the lead up to it peri-menopause.

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

Workplace Reps Refresher Training (ERA Re-accreditation)

22 – 23 February 2024

UNISON Regional Centre, Quayside House, Canal Wharf, Leeds, LS11 5SP

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

This training course will be delivered in over two days, face to face at Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Centre in Leeds. 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: £60 per delegate

CVs & Application Forms

22 February 2024 12:15pm–1:15pm

Virtual training via MS Teams

Gain confidence to build, update and tailor your CV, identify and promote your skills and experience and understand what employers are looking for when screening CVs.

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

How to be a Good Trans Ally

21 February 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.

Window on the World

21 February 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm

Virtual training via MS Teams

This workshop will look at why we all see things differently and how these impact on how we treat ourselves and other people.

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

Deaf Awareness & BSL

21 February 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

Writing a Motion and UNISON Structures

20 February 2024 10:00am–4:00pm

UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Centre, Leeds

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

This workshop is aimed at activists who are considering submitting motions to National Delegate Conference, service group conferences or self-organised group conferences.

Branch Charge: £30 per delegate

Essential Digital Skills

20 February 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm

Virtual training via MS Teams

This workshop will ease you into the world of online communication.

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