Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members conference 2014

21 – 23 November 2014

Blackpool Hilton hotel

The national conference of UNISON’s LGBT self-organised group, to discuss issues and set policy affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members conference 2014

21 November 2014 12:00am–11:59pm

Blackpool Hilton, North Promenade Seafront, Blackpool, FY1 2JQ

Blackpool
The national conference of UNISON’s LGBT self-organised group, to discuss issues and set policy affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members.

Energy branch seminar

7 – 9 November 2014

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Trinity Street, Chester, CH1 2BD

Chester
The seminar is an opportunity for members of the executives, branch activists and officers to discuss the key workplace issues

Disabled members conference 2014

25 – 27 October 2014

The Brighton Centre

The national conference of UNISON’s disabled members’ organisation.

Police and justice conference 2014

16 – 18 October 2014

Southport Convention Centre

The national conference of UNISON’s police and justice staff service group.

Retired members conference 2014

14 – 15 October 2014

Southport Convention Centre

The national conference of UNISON’s retired members’ organisation.

Bi Con

31 July – 3 August 2014

Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD

BiCon is a weekend-long gathering for bisexual people, their friends, partners and others with a supportive interest in bisexuality

Bi Con 2014

31 July – 1 August 2014

Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD

BiCon is a weekend-long gathering for bisexual people, their friends, partners and others with a supportive interest in bisexuality

National delegate conference 2014

17 – 20 June 2014

The Brighton Centre

The national delegate conference is UNISON’s annual ‘parliament’, bringing together delegates from across the union to decide the union’s policies and priorities.

What future for public services in the austerity-ravaged north?

20 June 2014 1:45pm–2:45pm

Syndicate 1, The Brighton Centre, Kings Road Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GR

This meeting will look at how we can maximise the potential of regional economies by promoting the value of public services and protecting the public sector workforce.

“Open public services” agenda: Turning the tide on privatisation using the new UK public procurement regulations

19 June 2014 1:45pm–2:45pm

Syndicate 1, The Brighton Centre, Kings Road Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GR

Discuss how the new “social provisions” in the UK and Scotland public procurement regulations will provide new procurement opportunities for branches and regions to campaign for commissioning and contracting authorities to improve employment terms and conditions.

Show Racism the Red Card – challenging racism in the workplace

19 June 2014 1:45pm–2:45pm

Syndicate 3, The Brighton Centre, Kings Road Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GR

Speakers include Ged Brebby, Leroy Rosenior, Clare Williams and Liz Snape.

Low pay and austerity – the UNISON members’ experience

19 June 2014 1:45pm–2:45pm

Meeting room 9, The Brighton Centre, Kings Road Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GR

Great claims are made about the efficiencies and value for money which derive from outsourcing public sector jobs. But is this as a result of attacking the terms and conditions of workers rather than more efficient management?

Colombia: protests, peace and public services

19 June 2014 1:45pm–2:45pm

Syndicate 2, The Brighton Centre, Kings Road Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GR

Come and hear first-hand about being a trade unionist in the most dangerous country in the world to be one, about how the public sector are organising and on the Colombian peace process and the work being done by British and Irish trade unionists in support of social justice in Colombia.

Got/get active

18 June 2014 7:00pm–8:00pm

Renaissance Room, Thistle Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2GS

Start your evening with a conversation with fellow UNISON activists about organising in inventive and new ways. Hear from fellow UNISON members who have succeeded in winning victories by mobilising their colleagues effectively.