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

Bargaining & Campaigning for Insourcing

19 February 2024 10:00am–4:30pm

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

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

This course is open to all branch officers and reps.

Years of outsourcing of public services have led to substantial deterioration in services and in the terms and conditions of members. Now some public organisations are open to the idea of bringing services back in house.

This course aims to persuade employers, members, and the public of the benefits of insourcing and will cover the following areas:

• Winning the arguments
• Identifying key targets
• Identifying allies
• Agitating for change and building a campaign
• Creating an action time-line

Branch Charge: £30 per delegate for the face-to-face training

Makaton Taster

15 February 2024 10:00am–12:00pm

Virtual training via MS Teams

This taster session provides an introduction to Makaton. You will learn about 25 signs and symbols as individual signs and in short phrases.

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

Your Skills Your Future (bitesize) – to be rescheduled

9 February 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm

Virtual training via MS Teams

Identify your existing, transferable, and potential skills for the purpose of personal or professional development.

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

Barriers to Equality and the role of Unconscious Bias

9 February 2024 10:30am–12:00pm

Virtual training via MS Teams

This session will explore the causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination plus understand the impact of unconscious bias and privilege on our thought processes.

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