Activist Courses 2022
Our 2022 Brochure is now out, copies have been sent to branches
For more information about courses or becoming active Contact Bob Kelly [email protected]
Wednesday Workshops
Building a Powerful Workplace Union
Wednesday Workshops
2 hour workshops for any existing, new or potential activist who wants to start building Unison power in the workplace.
All the workshops take place over Zoom and at these times 11:00pm – 1:00pm and 3:00pm – 5:00pm
8th September, 6th October and 3rd November
Workshop One – Building a Powerful Workplace Union
What is the ‘Union’ and how do we organise it?
This workshop will explore key aspects of a union organised workplace and the role you can play in raising Unison’s profile to build a stronger union.
15th September, 13th October and 10th November
Workshop Two – Understanding your workplace union
Identifying the issues that matter to you and your workmates!
The starting point for building power is having information about your workplace. We will discuss techniques and good practice in assessing
the strengths and weaknesses of your workplace union and the role of collective issues in building a powerful workplace union.
22nd September, 20th October and 17th November
Workshop Three - One to One Conversations
The path to power!
The best way of convincing people to join or become more active in Unison is to have one to one conversations. The workshop will show you techniques in how to conduct these discussions successfully.
29th September, 27th October and 24th November
Workshop Four - Running a Campaign
Campaigning to win!
Unions should be about achieving change in the workplace, this workshop will you how to run a successful campaign and demonstrate union power!
To register Email [email protected]
For more details contact Bob kelly [email protected]
Training for contacts
BUILDING A POWERFUL WORKPLACE UNION
Online Workshops for Workplace Contacts
To invigorate the role of Workplace Contacts we are holding workshops for existing, new and potential contacts. Stewards and branch officers interested in recruiting and developing contacts are also welcome to join the sessions.
What is a Workplace Contact?
A 2 hour online (Zoom) workshop for Workplace Contacts to explore their role and development.
Friday 30th July
11:00am – 1:00pm
Monday 2nd August
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday 5th August
11:00am - 1:00pm
Schools Contacts Workshops
Contacts in schools play a vital role in keeping members in touch with their branches. We have workshops to explore their role and the contribution they can make in building a powerful Unison in schools.
Wednesday 1st September
10:00am – 12:00pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday 2nd September
9:00am - 11:00am and 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Friday 3rd September
11:00am – 1:00pm
Workplace Contacts
BUILDING A POWERFUL WORKPLACE UNION
Online Workshops for Workplace Contacts
To invigorate the role of Workplace Contacts we are holding workshops for existing, new and potential contacts. Stewards and branch officers interested in recruiting and developing contacts are also welcome to join the sessions.
What is a Workplace Contact?
A 2 hour workshop for Workplace Contacts to explore their role and development.
Friday 30th July
11:00am – 1:00pm
Monday 2nd August
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday 5th August
11:00am - 1:00pm
Building the Union Workshops
Open to any Steward, H&S Rep, ULR, Contact or Branch Officer
Promoting Unison
A 2 hour workshop on communicating with members and raising the profile of Unison in the workplace
Tuesday 6th July
11:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday 8th July
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Knowing your members
A 2 hour workshop on finding and mapping members in your workplace
Tuesday 13th July
11:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday 15th July
3:00pm - 5:00pm
One to One Conversations
A 2 hour workshop on learning how to have successful conversations with potential members or activists
Tuesday 20th July
11:00am -1:00pm
Thursday 22nd July
3:00pm - 5:00pm
To register email [email protected]
If you need any further information or support please contact Bob Kelly [email protected]
Coronavirus Update - Activist and Member Learning
Hi all,
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Due to the current crisis we have cancelled all our courses until at least the end of May.
If you have new stewards or if you are a new steward, there are online courses available please follow this link: https://www.tuceducation.org.uk/
The TUC will be offering online stewards course, with the next online course due to start on 20th April, and the TUC are looking to offer a further online course in May or June depending on demand.
Women's Lives course running in Kirkby Knowsley
Unison has recently started a Women's Lives course in Kirkby
150 School Support Staff Took Part in a Week-long Programme of Short Courses Across the Region
“Keep the courses going, they are brilliant!”
The Power to be You - Manchester Workshop
A group of 10 UNISON members came together last Friday to take part in our workshop 'Power to be You' which looks at members' perceptions of confidence and strategies to appear and feel more confident in a range of scenarios.
All feedback from members was very positive. Members included a new ULR and a new steward, alongside existing members looking to gain new skills to help both in the workplace and in the union.
Further workshops in the region include: a Power to be You taster workshop organised by Bolton women's committee; a Power to be You workshop for employees of Sodexo at South Manchester General Hospital; and a Your skills Your Future workshop organised by Central Lancashire Health branch. Contact Tom at the regional office for further details.