UNISON National Mental Health Seminar 2018

10 October 2018 11:30am–6:00pm

130 Euston Road London NW1 2AY

To coincide with World Mental Health Day, UNISON are hold a Mental Health Seminar at UNISON Centre in London UNISON is marking “World Mental Health Day” with a one-day Seminar to be held at UNISON Centre, Euston Road, London NW1 2AY. We will be looking at what is “mental health” in the workplace and the […]

A just transition for energy workers – shaping our future

4 September 2018 1:00pm–5:30pm

UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

A joint union summit of energy sector reps from UNISON, GMB, UNITE, and Prospect, looking at challenges from excessive competition, the shift to renewable energy source to meet climate change targets and what a “just transition” to renewable energy would look like for energy workers. Agenda 11am: Registration  10-11.15 am: Welcome and opening remarks – […]

National school support staff seminar 2018

24 April 2018 11:00am–5:00pm

The Holiday Inn Brighton - Seafront 137 Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2JF

School support staff seminar with Angela Rayner as key note speaker An opportunity to be updated on relevant issues affecting the sector   You will also have an opportunity to attend one of the many workshops that will be running on the day and net work with others in the sectors This is a member only […]

National Further Education and Sixth Form Seminar

20 – 21 April 2018

UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

Will you join us at this year’s FE seminar? Top speakers, great venue, networking opportunities Hear from the experts and put your questions to: Richard Atkins, FE commissioner, England Tom Bennett, Managing behaviour expert – launching the UNISON guide Shakira Martin, NUS President and former FE student, campaigning for the sector Find out more about: […]

Rodney Bickerstaffe memorial

12 April 2018 2:00pm–5:00pm

Central Hall Westminster, Storey's Gate, London

Rodney was a giant of the trade union movement and he is greatly missed – UNISON is organising a memorial event to celebrate his life, his humour, his work, his achievements and his comradeship

#TECHOGNITION 5-9 March 2018

5 – 9 March 2018

Nationwide

This week long #TECHOGNITION event is to help raise the public profile of School Science Technicians.

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Webinar: Pay Up Now! – for council and school workers

12 January 2018 12:30pm–1:30pm

Join our local government team for a presentation on the pay offer for local government and school members in Englnd, Wales and Northern Ireland and what it means for members

National Seminar: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

10 January 2018 10:30am–4:30pm

UNISON Centre – 130 Euston Road, London

The union’s Capital Stewardship Programme is holding a seminar for all LGPS Board members, regions and branches on the governance and economics of the LGPS The union’s Capital Stewardship Programme is holding a seminar for all LGPS Board members, regions and branches on the governance and economics of the LGPS. There are major reforms being […]

Occupational Therapy Stewards’ National Seminar

30 November – 1 December 2017

Conference Aston Meeting Suits (CAMS), Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET

The seminar provides an opportunity for OT stewards from both health and local government to come together to discuss key employment relations and professional issues.  The seminar will include presentations and a range of practical workshops to assist OT stewards in their trade union role, and will provide an opportunity for stewards to network in […]

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Living Wage Week

5 – 11 November 2017

Across the UK

Living Wage Week runs from Sunday 5 to Saturday 11 November this year. The new rate for the UK is £8.75 per hour, and for London it is £10.20 per hour. Living Wage Week takes place each year during the first week of November. It is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the work undertaken […]

UNISON National Stress Seminar 2017

1 November 2017 10:30am–5:00pm

130 Euston Road London NW1 2AY

To coincide with National Stress Awareness Day on Wednesday 1 November, UNISON is holding a Stress Seminar at UNISON Centre in London UNISON is marking National Stress Awareness Day with a one-day seminar to be held at UNISON Centre, Euston Road, London NW1 2AY. We will be discussing the origins of stress in the workplace […]

National hate crime awareness week

14 October 2017 2:00am–2:00am

Hate is a workplace issue that UNISON is determined to address.  We can tackle hate crime by raising awareness, encouraging reporting, supporting our members and negotiating workplace policies which promote zero tolerance and provide support for staff affected.  National hate crime awareness week https://www.nationalhcaw.uk/ is the ideal time to raise this issue.  New UNISON guidance […]

UNISON celebrates the journey of Black trade unionism

20 October 2017 1:00pm–8:30pm

UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London. NW1 2AY

A networking and community event to celebrate Black History Month. A free one-day event focusing on the journey and link with trade unionism that brought many Black people to the shores of Great Britain. The theme for the event is “The History of Black Trade Unionism across the Diaspora – The Journey”. There will be […]

A tribute to Jayaben Desai: An unlikely and reluctant star of the British trade union movement

2 October 2017 7:30pm–10:30pm

Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS

A SERTC Black History Month event celebrating the life of Jayaben Desai who fought for better pay, conditions and dignity for workers in 1976 and 1977, on behalf of 137 sacked and poorly paid Asian women.

UNISON Cymru Wales School Support Staff Seminar

28 September 2017 11:30am–6:00pm

Marriott Hotel, Mill Lane, Cardiff CF10 1EZ

Help build the vision for the future of schools in Wales. Share your views and hear from the experts. Meet people from right across the school team and from right across Wales.