Neurodiversity At Work Course - 19th December 2022
This course is now sold out. We will be running another on January 23rd same place/time. Email [email protected] to reserve a place.
Recruiting New Members
Recruitment Skills
To build a powerful workplace union we need to recruit new members
A one day course to help reps recruit new members. It will include:
- Mapping
- Using campaigns
- One to one conversations
- Finding new activists.
Manchester City Centre
3rd November
Mersey Travel Black History Month Events
UNISON Mersey Travel branch are hosting a series of events to mark Black History Month.
Places are free but we would have to have an initial limited to 10 for non-Mersey Travel Branch members. Members can contact Norman Hunter direct by email at [email protected]
Thursday 13 October 16:00 - 18:00 Liverpool and Slavery - Laurence Westgaph from Liverpool Slavery Museum will lead a two hour walking tour highlighting the often overlooked and unknown history of the city and its connections with the history of slavery. Start Point & finish point Mann Island Funded by UNISON. To book a place email: [email protected]
Friday 14 October 12:00 - 14:30 The World Reimagined. Guided tour lead by UNISON Black Members Officer Maleka Egeonu-Roby, visit the Globe Sculptures within Liverpool City Centre Start Point & finish point Mann Island about 10,000 steps. To book a place email: [email protected]
Thursday 28 October 12:30 - 13:30 The World Reimagined. guided tour lead by Learning Team member, Norman Hunter, visit the Globe Sculpture at Birkenhead Priory, Start point Woodside Ferry Terminal and finish point Birkenhead Tunnel staff carpark, about 2,500 steps. To book a place email: norman.hunt[email protected]
September Learning Update
Skills Academy
No matter where you work, you can find an online course to help you hone some part of your practice with our partnership with the Skills Academy. With over 600 courses free to UNISON members, Skills Academy offers a great opportunity to learn what you like, at your own pace.
Regionally we offer short courses and one day workshops from the Open University and the Workers’ Education Association in popular subjects e.g.
• Menopause in the Workplace
• Dementia Awareness
• Autism Awareness
• Managing Challenging Behaviour
• Attachment in the Early Years
• Mental Health Awareness
• Drug calculations
We work with other partner organisations to deliver exciting, innovative learning opportunities, for example Show Racism the Red Card and Writing on the Wall. Please see our website for more information or get in touch with Diana Warren [email protected]
Preparing For Retirement Workshop
Preparing For Retirement Workshop
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is hosting a Preparing For Retirement Workshop 09:00 – 16:30 on Thursday 18 August 2022.
Open to all Public Sector staff considering, or eligible, for retirement. Staff may invite their partner to accompany them on this workshop. The course is delivered by True Bearing Chartered, in partnership with Merseylearn and UNISON. True Bearing Chartered can provide you with comprehensive independent financial advice to improve your financial security.
Course Aim: The workshop will make you aware of your retirement choices and aid you in your decision making.
Course Outcomes: 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 enrol contact Norman Hunter direct via email : [email protected]
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]