A reminder that the new branch procurement service has been launched and is available on the Branch Service Portal here. Branches can access central arrangements for goods and services to save time sourcing and vetting suppliers, as well as access procurement guidance and toolkits that has been tailored for UNISON branches. A Branch Procurement Toolkit […]
Support in your local area The UNISON Cymru Wales learning team is working with expert providers in every part of Wales to help you and your colleagues get fully-funded support to improve your number and maths skills. This support includes 1-2-1 tutoring, short courses in your workplace directly relevant to your job, community learning opportunities […]
New branch procurement service The branch procurement service is now live for branches to use! You can access the service on the branch service portal here. This service has been developed to support you, so you can dedicate your time to supporting our members. Approved supplier arrangements Please visit the ‘Approved supplier and advice by […]
Following the success of UNISON College’s Learning at Work Week programme of workshops and taster sessions earlier this year, we have decided to present an Autumn learning week to show case another selection of courses we have on offer. From assertiveness to budgeting, and communication skills to stress management, we have a wide selection of […]
It’s not even halfway through 2023, but it’s shaping up to be a busy year for UNISON’s Data Protection Team – we’ve already had over 120 data breach reports compared to less than 80 this time last year, and a similar increase in Subject Access Requests (SARs). We’re working hard to protect our members’ personal […]
Handbook for new branch comms officers In February, the UNISON Cymru Wales Communications Forum, launched its first ever bilingual handbook for new comms officers and want-to-be comms officers. It’s full of helpful tips and good practice that will empower colleagues in their branch work and comes highly recommended. The Forum is a body of lay […]
UNISON is all about negotiating and campaigning for better pay and conditions for our members across the public services, and we’re currently running the Together We Rise cost of living campaign to #EndthePayCrisis across the UK. This event will help you learn to survive this crisis as we campaign together
Friday 21st October 14:00: 16:00 Platform: Zoom and Monday 24th October 10:00 – 12:00 Platform: Zoom This workshop, created and delivered by UNISON, is designed to provide ways in which you can make your groceries go further. How to avoid waste, save money and provide for your family in a more cost effective way. As […]
The Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign is supported by the FT and has partnered with UNISON to bring you three interactive workshops to help you take stock, plan ahead and understand what help is available. Budgeting in 2022: Check in on your finances Monday 17 October 10:00am-11:00am Make choices about managing your money that align […]
A group of members from UNISON Power Branch were at Glastonbury again this year, volunteering through the Workers Beer Company. UNISON Power Branch Secretary Andrew Morgan explains why he and his members make the trip to Worthy Farm. Glastonbury tickets are not cheap or easy to come by nowadays, so volunteering is a fantastic way […]
Welcome to the Year of the Disabled Worker toolkit for branches. It is hoped that this tool kit will help branches in 2022 and beyond to identify disabled members officers, support Self Organised Groups of disabled members, encourage more members to disclose as disabled and organise so that we can tackle issues that are important […]
Skills Academy – UNISON Members offer Choose from a wide range of e-learning courses Our colleagues at UNISON Learning & Organising Services have made it so members can now take an unlimited number of the 550 certificated courses available on the fantastic Staff Skills Academy e-learning system – for free. You can learn […]
Requesting flexible working is a new ‘day one’ right for NHS staff working in England and Wales. Find out more about your options and how to make a request
What do we mean by motivation? We all have different reasons why we take a certain course of action. Before you embark on any type of study or training it’s important to establish what you want to achieve through it. It might be that you want to further your career or want to learn more […]
What is an interview? An interview is an opportunity for both you and your prospective employer to see how you will fit into their organisation. It is also a chance for you to find out more about the company and for them to find out more about you and how your previous experience could benefit […]
