Workplace Day of Action: Make the ceasefire work, recognise Palestine now

13 February 2025

On Thursday, 13 February trade union branches across the UK will be taking part in a workplace day of action for Palestine, to demand renewed international pressure to make the ceasefire work and the immediate recognition for the State of Palestine. The TUC is supporting the event.

Organising to Win in Social Care

3 February 2025 12:00pm–12:45pm

Online via Zoom

Join us to hear about the key achievements & learnings from each of the Devolved Nations, Social Care campaigns.

Private Contractors Seminar 2025

31 January – 1 February 2025

The UNISON National Private Contractor Seminar is specifically for members and activists who are directly employed by a private contractor. This event will provide training and workshops and its purpose is to encourage members’ participation in the union, to network and gain new skills. The event will give members and activists employed by private contractors […]

2025 National Higher Education Conference

30 January 2025 9:30am–5:00pm

Swansea Arena | Arena Abertawe, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Bae Copr Bay, Swansea, UK

Members can now request to be register to attend the 2025 National Higher Education Conference. The Online Conferencing System (OCS) is now open to allow branches to register delegates and submit motions in line with the rule-book requirements.

Organising to Win in UK Adult Social Care – Branch Briefing

22 January 2025 12:30pm–2:00pm

Online via Teams

In 2024, social care was the fastest growing area of membership for UNISON. Commitments to social care reform and progress towards sectoral pay agreements bring exciting new opportunities and UK adult social care has been identified as an Organising to Win ”One UNISON” priority from January 2025. To mark the launch, this webinar briefing will […]

All UNISON Branch Webinar: New travel and accommodation booking system

21 January 2025 7:00pm–8:00pm

Online via Teams

Join our upcoming webinar on the new UNISON travel booking system! We’re pleased to announce an important update to our UNISON travel and accommodation booking process, making it easier and more efficient for everyone. UNISON recently went through our agreed procurement process to award a contract for a combined accommodation and travel supplier and after […]

* POSTPONED * 2025 National Black Members Conference

17 – 19 January 2025

Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Penrhyn Cres, Llandudno LL30 1BB, UK

Please be aware due to a serious burst water main affecting the Llandudno areas many hotels in Llandudno are closed and unable to accept delegates. Therefore the chair of National Black Members Committee has agreed we have no other option but to POSTPONE the National Black Members conference this weekend.

Members can now request to be register to attend the 2025 National Black Members’ Conference Bulletin. The Online Conferencing System (OCS) is now open to allow branches to register delegates and submit motions in line with the rule-book requirements.

Palestine: Is your pension invested in the occupation?

10 December 2024 1:00pm–1:30pm

A short online briefing for UNISON branches campaigning for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to divest from companies identified by the United Nations as being involved in the illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and companies who continue to supply weapons and military technology to the Israeli Government that are used in violations […]

Organising to Win with Migrant Worker Members

9 December 2024 12:00pm–12:45pm

Online via Zoom

This Organising to Win webinar will explore migrant worker organising.

Ceasefire Now: Campaigning in your branch

6 December 2024 1:00pm–1:30pm

A short online briefing for UNISON branches supporting UNISON’s calls for a ceasefire, full access to humanitarian assistance, the immediate and safe release of hostages, an end to the occupation and blockade of Gaza and recognition of the state of Palestine as a contribution towards a two-state solution. The briefing will highlight UNISON’s campaigning work […]

2024 National Young Members Conference

29 November – 1 December 2024

Swansea Arena | Arena Abertawe, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Bae Copr Bay, Swansea, UK

Members can now request to be register to attend the 2024 National Young Members Conference. The Online Conferencing System (OCS) is now open to allow regions to register delegates and submit motions in line with the rule-book requirements.

Workplace Day of Action: Ceasefire Now

28 November 2024

On Thursday, 28 November trade union branches across the UK will be taking part in a workplace day of action to demand a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza and Lebanon. The TUC is supporting the event. The last 13 months have had a devastating impact on the people of Palestine, Israel and now […]

Welcoming Overseas Nurses to UNISON webinar

27 November 2024 7:00pm–8:30pm

MS Teams

Thousands of nurses from overseas are being recruited to work in the UK. It’s important that they join UNISON to get access to all the support and help we can provide.

It’s always a challenge for health branches to meet and recruit new members.

This next webinar is on Wednesday 27 November, 7.00-8.30pm and will involve experienced UNISON reps, diasporic organisation leads and current overseas nursing members so that new overseas nurses can find out more about the union and have their questions answered.

Please encourage overseas nurses in your branch to attend. The webinar is open to members and non-members.

Violence in the workplace webinar

25 November 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm

To mark the United Nations International Day to End Violence Against Women and Girls, the National Women’s Committee has organised a webinar on Violence in the workplace. This webinar will explore experiences of the union in dealing with violence in the workplace, including domestic violence and UNISON’s work in campaigning for an end to violence […]

Seminar for Social Workers

23 November 2024 10:30am–4:00pm

The Wesley, 81-103 Euston Street, London, NW1 2EZ

UNISON is holding a seminar for social work stewards and members.