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Hope not Hate Misinformation Workshop

20 January 2023 2:00pm–3:15pm

Virtual Workshop via Zoom

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

This workshop explores what dis/misinformation is, it’s dangers and why humans are so drawn towards conspiracy theories.

All humans suffer from Confirmation Bias, our inclination towards believe things that already fit with our values. Leaving us to be very uncritical of some sources

We are now seeing much more malicious content abusing this psychological quirk. This module aims to build participants understanding of the topic and how to deal with it.

Conspiracy Theories and growing in popularity and we need to arm ourselves with a greater understanding of why to help those caught in the web, often on social media platforms.

This workshop is for all UNISON members and activists to build their confidence when it comes to helping someone who have fallen through a conspiracy rabbit hole and what the different between misinformation and disinformation is.

Branch Charge:      FREE

Hope not Hate Misinformation Workshop

20 January 2023 10:00am–11:15am

Virtual Workshop via Zoom

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

This workshop explores what dis/misinformation is, it’s dangers and why humans are so drawn towards conspiracy theories.

All humans suffer from Confirmation Bias, our inclination towards believe things that already fit with our values. Leaving us to be very uncritical of some sources

We are now seeing much more malicious content abusing this psychological quirk. This module aims to build participants understanding of the topic and how to deal with it.

Conspiracy Theories and growing in popularity and we need to arm ourselves with a greater understanding of why to help those caught in the web, often on social media platforms.

This workshop is for all UNISON members and activists to build their confidence when it comes to helping someone who have fallen through a conspiracy rabbit hole and what the different between misinformation and disinformation is.

Branch Charge:      FREE

How to be a Good Trans Ally (fully booked)

2 December 2022 10:00am–12:30pm

Virtual Training via Microsoft Teams

This workshop is now fully booked.

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

Organising Steward Virtual Training

1 November 2022

Virtual training via Microsoft Teams (5 x Tuesdays 9.30-16.30 each day)

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

Our virtual steward course delivers the same learning outcomes as the face-to-face Stage 1 + Stage 2 workplace representatives course combination. We have transformed our classroom based course into an virtual course, delivered by an experienced TUC tutor.

Branch Charge: £30 per delegate

Organising Steward Training

16 November 2022

UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Centre, Leeds, LS11 5PS

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

This face to face 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 Charge: £100 per delegate

Introduction to Employment Law

28 October – 11 November 2022

Virtual Training via Zoom (3 x Fridays, 9.30 am - 12.30 pm)

To register your interest for this course please contact your branch. You will need approval from your branch to attend. Applications must be received before Friday 23 September 2022.

This course is designed as a general introduction to the law on employment rights and contracts of employment and is aimed at stewards with little experience of employment law and no previous training in employment law beyond what is covered in the general stewards’ induction course: The Organising Steward.

Branch Charge: £30 per delegate

Further Representation Skills

19 – 20 October 2022

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

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

Introduction to Employment Rights and Contract Law

3 February 2022

Virtual Training (3 x Thursdays, 9.30 am - 12.30 pm)

To register your interest for this course please contact your branch. You will need approval from your branch to attend. Applications must be received before Monday 17 January 2022.

The course will be delivered via zoom and take place over 3 morning sessions
• Thursday 3 February – 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
• Thursday 10 February – 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
• Thursday 17 February – 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

This course is designed as a general introduction to the law on employment rights and contracts of employment and is aimed at stewards with little experience of employment law and no previous training in employment law beyond what is covered in the general stewards’ induction course: The Organising Steward.

Branch Charge: £30 per delegate

Introduction to Employment Rights and Contract Law

8 July – 5 August 2021

Virtual Training (3 x Thursdays, 9.30 am - 12.30 pm)

To register your interest for this course please contact your branch. You will need approval from your branch to attend. Applications must be received before Wednesday 23 June 2021.

The course will be delivered via zoom and take place over 3 morning sessions
• Thursday 8 July – 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
• Thursday 15 July – 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
• Thursday 5 August – 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

This course is designed as a general introduction to the law on employment rights and contracts of employment and is aimed at stewards with little experience of employment law and no previous training in employment law beyond what is covered in the general stewards’ induction course: The Organising Steward.

UNISON Workplace Reps Refresher Virtual Training

20 – 28 July 2021

Virtual Training via Teams

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 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.

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