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Learning to organise 4 Organising to learn

Learning and organising in Greater London UNISON

2018

UNISON TRADE UNION EDUCATION COURSES

January – December

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INDEX

Welcome .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3Regional Education Team contact information ....................................................................................................... 4Regional Education and Training Committee ............................................................................................................ 4Useful websites................................................................................................................................................................................. 4Finding your course ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5Your rights to attend training courses............................................................................................................................. 6Paid time off........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6Employment Rights Act accreditation............................................................................................................................. 6Stewards refresher ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6Course arrangements .................................................................................................................................................................. 7Course administration ................................................................................................................................................................. 7Bursaries ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7Branch based courses and branch development.................................................................................................... 8OLBA – Online Branch Accounting System.................................................................................................................. 8WARMS – Web Access RMS ...................................................................................................................................................... 8Course opportunities with the TUC ................................................................................................................................... 8Venues .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9How to apply ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10Courses starting in January .................................................................................................................................................. 11Courses starting in February................................................................................................................................................ 12Courses starting in March .......................................................................................................................................... 13 & 14Courses starting in April.............................................................................................................................................. 15 & 16Courses starting in May ............................................................................................................................................... 17 & 18Courses starting in June.............................................................................................................................................. 19 & 20Courses starting in July ........................................................................................................................................................... 21 Calendar – courses month-by-month ............................................................................................................. 22 & 23Courses starting in August.................................................................................................................................................... 24Courses starting in September .............................................................................................................................. 25 & 26Courses starting in October............................................................................................................................. 27, 28 & 29Courses starting in November ....................................................................................................................... 30, 31 & 32Courses starting in December ............................................................................................................................................ 33Calendar – courses by topic .................................................................................................................................... 34 & 35UNISON application form ................................................................................................... 36, & 37 & 38, & 39 & 40Course application form ................................................................................................................... 41 & 42, & 43 & 44

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WELCOME

Welcome to our programme of coursesfor Greater London Region UNISON.This is our fourth 12 monthprogramme. We have arranged thisprogramme on a month-by-monthbasis whereby you will find therelevant course you want to attendin the month which you want tostart it in.

On pages 20-21 and 34-35 you willfind two calendars, one which isorganised on a month-by-month basisand the other by course heading.

Our courses are designed to helpbuild an active and effective union atworkplace, branch and regional levelbased on UNISON’s values: promotingmembers’ rights; encouragingparticipation in the union; providing

quality services to members; andequality. Our courses aim to help youdevelop your skills and knowledgefor organising in the workplace. Theyare run in a friendly and supportive

way, they value participants’ ideasand experiences, and they have apractical focus. They use ‘studentcentred’ methods; so you won’t belectured at or put on the spot.

Welcome to our new course programme for 2018

Most, but not all of our courses ask that the participant complete a pre-course activity. This is not an onerous taskand your branch may be able to assist. You may also receive contact from your tutor before the course start dateto check that everything is ok.

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Our Education Administrator is Amanda Mayers who is responsible fororganising and arranging the activist education programme. Contact herabout the progress of your course application/s; joining instructions abouthow to get to your course; course vacancies and numbers etc.

Telephone 020 7535 6561Fax 020 7535 2105Email [email protected] Please note – we will only accept email applications if sent by your branchsecretary. You may also use our dedicated mailbox:[email protected]

Regional Education and Training CommitteeThis committee overseas the work of the Education Team within the region,and receives regular reports from the Regional Education Officer and plays animportant part in monitoring education within the region.

Regional Education and Training Committee members are elected fromRegional Council, Regional Committee, Service Groups and SOGs and Regional Committee.

Regional Education Team contact information

INFORMATION

Find out more about UNISONeducation on these websites:

www.unison.org.uk/londonLondon Region’s website whichhas a pdf of this programme, and application forms on thehome page.

www.unison.org.uk/laosThe national Learning andOrganising Services website foractivist education information.

www.unison-opencollege.orgThe national website for LifeLong Learning.

And find out about TUCeducation at ...

www.tuc.org.uk

... and follow the links undereducation and training.

http://www.tuc.org.uk

http://www.unison-opencollege.org

http://www.unison.org.uk/laos

http://www.unison.org.uk/london

mailto:[email protected]


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First steps for stewards: We stronglyrecommend that all new reps attendour new five-day stewardsintroductory courses. These arecourses you really can’t do without –or if you are a branch / workplacecontact or may be interested infinding out a bit more about thework of the union, we wouldrecommend that you follow ourintroductory courses outlined below:

Lost in UNISONMany potential stewards arereluctant to commit until they knowwhat’s in store. Many new stewardsfeel overwhelmed when they firststart. They are unsure of the role, orwhat’s expected of them, not knowingwhere to get advice, information andsupport or how they fit into thebigger union.

Lost in UNISON is a new stewardinduction/taster session for potential

and new stewards where you get agrounding in the structures ofUNISON, explore the scope of therole, identify sources of support andaccess further training. We also lookat the difference you can makeimmediately in your workplace witha bit of basic organising. It’s fun andinformal and has been developed byexisting stewards to meet the needsof new and potential stewards.

These inductions are held six times ayear. We strongly recommend thatonce you have completed thistraining session, you sign up toattend a five-day Introductoryorganising steward course. (Seeinformation on ERA accreditation).

See page 34 for dates and venues ofupcoming sessions or contactAmanda Mayers – 020 7535 6561 /[email protected] for moreinformation.

Introductory organisingstewardThis is a five-day course that buildson Lost in UNISON but explores in amore detailed way the role andresponsibilities of UNISON reps andhow the union works. This is a courseyou really can’t do without andbrings with it ERA accreditation.

Communicating withconfidenceThis three-day course will help getyour message over in a variety oftypical trade union settings.

Negotiating skillsThis three-day course will helpparticipants to develop and practicenegotiating skills; be more effectiveteam negotiators; understand thatprocess of negotiating, and befamiliar with different styles ofnegotiating.

Introductory health andsafety reps courseIf you have an interest in safety inthe workplace and are a newhealth and safety rep you will get alot from this course. It deals withthe legal framework both domesticand European, of health and safetyin the workplace. It covers theemployers legal responsibilitiesand where you and the union fitinto this very important process.The course also explores how wecan organise around workplacehealth and safety issues.

Finding your course

This programme is organised to make it as easy as possible for you and your branch toidentify a course that suits you. This programme is designed on a month-by-monthbasis so that the course that you may wish to attend could cover two calendarmonths but you need to look for the relevant start date.

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Paid time off Your rights: You have a legal right toreasonable paid time off for trainingin your union industrial relationsduties. You should give yourmanager at least a few weeks notice,and if asked to, provide them withinformation about the content of thecourse. So, when you send off yourapplication form to UNISON, at thesame time ask management for timeoff using your local procedure –don’t delay by waiting until yourcourse place is confirmed. If youneed help at any stage ask yourUNISON branch.

What the law says about time off:Stewards and other branch officershave rights given by the Trade Unionand Labour Relations (Consolidation)Act 1992, backed up by the ACASCode of Practice on ‘Time Off forTrade Union Duties and Activities’revised in 2003. You can find theCode of Practice on www.acas.org.uk.Union Learning Reps have rights fromthe same Act and the same ACASCode of Practice applies. Safety Repshave similar rights described in theCode of Practice and Regulations onSafety Representatives and SafetyCommittees (1977). These are

reproduced as a UNISON publicationof the same name. Have a look as well at the UNISON publication ‘Timeto Act – negotiating time off for tradeunion duties and activities’, stocknumber 2359.

Paid time off for part-time workers: If you attend a course for which paidtime off is available and those coursehours exceed those you normallywork then you should be entitled toreceive pay or time off in lieu forthose extra hours. If you need helpwith this please contact your branchsecretary.

Your right to attend training courses

If you successfully complete a five-dayorganising steward course, you willbe entitled to a certificate fromUNISON under the ERA to say thatyou have received the union trainingyou need to accompany a member toa grievance or disciplinary hearing.This would be useful in the unlikelyevent of a manager challenging you.(ERA = Employment Rights Act whichplace the responsibility onindependent unions to certify thatstewards acting as representativeshave been through the appropriatetraining that this legislationrequires). If you have been a stewardfor some time and have not beenERA accredited you can obtain thisimportant credential by attending atwo-day Stewards refresher course(please note this course is NOT fornew reps who have not attended thefive-day Introductory organisingsteward course).

Employment RightsAct accreditation

As a consequence of the Employment Rights Act the union has a legalresponsibility to designate that reps are ‘competent’ to represent membersat grievance and disciplinary hearings – (known as ERA accreditation/certification).

The union has decided that the way in which it will meet this objective is fornew reps to attend the five-day introductory stewards course and for otherreps who have been activists for a number of years but have not been able toattend any formal training, are recommended to complete the three-dayStewards refresher course which will provide them with ERA accreditation/certification. They will then be asked to complete this course five yearsafter attending their introductory course and every five yearssubsequently. This course is NOT for newly elected reps.

Stewards refresher

INFORMATION

Timing: Most of our courses run from9.30am (prompt) to 4.30pm. The starttime will be clear in the details thatwe send you when you are bookedon a course. Whatever the finaldetails say: for everyone’s benefit,please get there on time.

Course fees and expenses: There isno cost to you. Where we show acourse fee that will be paid by thebranch. Our course fees are to coverthe cost of lunch at venues where weprovide it. Travel and subsistencefees will also be paid by the branch.We will provide you with a claim

form to give to your branch. Theyshould also pay any additional childcare costs that result from attendinga course – it is best to discuss thiswith your branch before attending.

Course numbers: Many of ourcourses can only run if we have atleast 15 participants. Unfortunately, ifwe don’t recruit 15 participants ontoa course we are not able to run someof them. This is disappointing andfrustrating all-round. In thesecircumstances we try and offeralternative courses it they areavailable. We are happy to tell you

about numbers in advance if you areanxious to know whether or not yourcourse is likely to run.

Cancellation: If for any reason youfind that you cannot attend a coursethat you have applied for, then youshould let your branch know. Theymay be able to find someone else tofill your place. You should also letthe Education Unit at RegionalOffice know (see Enquiries andcontacts). If you fail to attendwithout informing us before thecourse starts there will be a penaltycharge made on your branch.

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Course arrangements

INFORMATION

BursariesIf you are doing a course in further or higher education relating to trade unionism, you might be eligible for aNational or Regional bursary. These help with course fees and the cost of books etc.

The main criteria used for supporting members/activists engaged in a course is that the subject matter should beconnected to some aspect of trade unionism and the application from should be supported by your branch.

If you need further information about bursaries please log onto the UNISON website www.unison.org.uk/laos.

http://www.unison.org.uk/laos

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Branch courses and branch developmentAs well as courses run at regional levelwe can help with courses and sessionsfor individual branches. For example,we can arrange for introductorystewards courses at branch level, andwe can assist with branchdevelopment workshops to help withrecruitment and organisationaleffectiveness. Your branch educationco-ordinator or branch secretary willarrange local publicity whensomething is organised for yourbranch. Minimum numbers will applyto enable courses to run.

OLBA – Online BranchAccounting systemIt is now a requirement by rule, forall branches to use OLBA to recordbranch accounts, income andexpenditure. This course is aimed atbranch treasurers and covers budgetsetting, recording expenditure,reporting, reconciliation andproducing the Branch AnnualFinancial Return at the end of thefinancial year.

Training for OLBA is a one-day courseheld at UNISON Centre in EustonRoad and is available through theEducation Team contact AmandaMayers on 0207 535 6561.

WARMS – Web Access RMSUNISON’s membership recordsdatabase is now available to allbranches through its new webaccess interface. Branch secretariesand membership officers can accessand view their members recordsfrom anywhere they have access tothe internet. Branches can now addtheir own members applicationforms, update their membersrecords and produce mappingreports for recruitment planning.One of the most popular features ofthe system is the ability to email agroup of members with the press ofa few buttons.

Access is granted automatically tothe branch secretary, who then addsusers agreed by the branch. Usersneed to register withhttps://my.unison.org.uk and follow

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Opportunities withthe TUCWe work closely with the TUCeducation service in London.They help us run manycourses, and we encourageUNISON members to attendtheir courses. They publish abrochure with course detailsthree times a year, which issent to branches. The TUCoffers IT training; and watchout too for the furthereducation diploma andcertificate courses in tradeunion studies that theysupport.

the instructions for accessingWARMS. Training is online and thereare a number of e-learning modulesthat can be completed at the usersown speed.

Any queries on WARMS please speakto your regional organiser or themembership section.

https://my.unison.org.uk

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INFORMATION

We use a number of venuesthroughout London for thedelivery of our courses. We try torun our most popular courses atvarious venues around London,for others we use Central Londonvenues. Rather than repeat thisinformation throughout theprogramme it is summarised here.

Central London We use a number of venues inCentral London and (in theEuston/Kings Cross area). These areall served by a number of tube linesfrom all over London. Precise detailswill be given when you apply.

HounslowWe use West Thames College,London Road, Isleworth. Nearest tube: Hounslow East.

TootingWe use South Thames College, 71 Tooting High Street, LondonSW17 0TQ.

TottenhamWe use the College of North EastLondon, Tottenham High Road.Nearest tube: Seven Sisters.

Venues

Most of our courses are run solely for activists in Greater LondonRegion, and you will receive your course details from us. Once we havereceived your completed application form, signed by your branch, wewill send you an acknowledgement letter and approximately 10 daysbefore the course start date we will send you a letter giving detailsabout the course, joining instructions and a map of the venue. If forany reason you do not receive this information please contact us atRegional Office.

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HOW TO APPLY

Fill in the formFill in the application form, giving usall your contact details (we prefer touse your home address), includingdaytime phone number and emailaddress in case we need to contactyou at the last minute. We need yourmembership number for ourcomputerised system.

AccessWe would be pleased to help with anyrequirements for disability access orfacilitation. Please mention any on theapplication form so that we can makearrangements.

MonitoringPlease don’t forget to fill in themonitoring boxes covering disability,gender and ethnicity. As well ashelping us monitor whetherapplications are representative, ethnicmonitoring helps us to build up ourdatabase of Black and minority ethnicactivists. If this applies to you, but youdon’t want to be on the databaseplease tick the exclusion box.

Get your branch to sign as wellAs well as your signature, we musthave a signature from a branch officer(usually your branch secretary or branch

education co-ordinator), so that:

n we know your branch supports yourapplication

n they know you have appliedn they can help you with paid time offn they will pay your travel and meal

expensesn they will pay any course fees

If you don’t know who your branchsecretary is, ring us on 020 7535 6645to find out.

Start arranging time offAt the same time as you apply westrongly advise you to beginarranging time off. Inform yourmanager, using your local procedure,and if they ask you to, provide themwith information about the contentof the course. We can get you thisinformation, if necessary. Don’t delayyour time off request by waiting untilyour course place is confirmed, asyour manager may then say that youdidn’t give them enough notice. Ifyou need help at any stage ask yourUNISON branch.

Send it to us as soon as possibleYour application should be sent (nostamp needed) to Freepost UNISONGLR EDUCATION. If you would prefer,you may get your branch to emailyour application, but we will need acovering note in lieu of a branchsignature, and we must have all theinformation requested on the form.Your application must get to us atleast two weeks before the course.

When we get yourapplicationWe’ll acknowledge receipt of yourapplication, and then send final detailsconfirming start time and venuedetails approximately 10 days beforeyour course.

There is a penalty if you failto show upPlease note that after you receive finaldetails we will expect you at thecourse. If you fail to attend, withoutgiving us any notice, your branch willbe charged a £15 penalty for each dayof the course.

If the course is fullPlease note that we accept applicationson a ‘first come, first served’ basis. If, assometime happens, a course is full,we’ll try and find you an alternative.

If the course is cancelledWe know that course cancellation isfrustrating and inconvenient and we doour best to avoid it, but many of ourcourses require minimum numbers inorder to run. Unfortunately, thatmeans that some of our courses doget cancelled. If that happens we willtry and find you another course.

Travel expensesTo get your travel expenses youshould claim from your branch. Wecan give you a claim form to use(unless your branch has its own). Youmight also want to claim a lunchallowance, if none is provided at thecourse, (see below). Child care costsshould also be paid by the branch.

Course feesWe only charge a course fee (for yourbranch to pay) where we providelunch at a course venue. This fee is £20 per day. We don’t charge this feewhere there is no lunch provided bythe region but we expect branches toprovide a lunch allowance. You mustget your application countersigned byyour branch so that they are aware ofthese arrangements.

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These five-day courses are a must dofor new stewards. The course coverssuch things as getting organised inthe workplace, the role of thesteward, understanding howgrievances and disciplinaries workand how the union works.

Once you have completed this courseyou can then progress onto othercourses and feel more confident indealing with issues in the workplace.This course leads to ERA certification(see page 6).

At Central London On 12, 19 & 26 January & 2 & 9 February (5 FRIDAYS)Code L001

Courses starting in January

The following are basic skills courses for newly appointed activists.

InTroDucTory organIsIng sTewarD

INTRODUCTORY COURSES

5 FRIDAYS

Progress on to these courses after you have done your first step course. negotiating and representation skills.

FacIlITy TIme

LOCAL NEGOTIATING AND CASEWORK

This three-day course will cover:analysing your current situationregarding facility time;understanding the law on facilitytime and the ACAS Code; raising the

debate with members and employers;responding to attacks on facility timeand strategic planning to protectfacility time. LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE

At Euston (NUT) On 20, 21 & 22 February Code L002

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F E B R U A R YCourses starting in February

If you are thinking about becoming asteward but are not sure yet, or haverecently been elected as a stewardyou should consider attending this

one-day course, the purpose ofwhich is to ease you into the role of a UNISON rep.

At Euston (NUT) On 23 FebruaryCode L003

These are basic skills courses for newly appointed activists.

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Once you have completed thiscourse you can then progress ontoother courses and feel moreconfident in dealing with issues inthe workplace. This course leads toERA certification (see page 6).

At Hounslow (West Thames College)On 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 March (5 THURSDAYS)Code L004

The following are basic skills courses for newly appointed activists.



At Tooting (South Thames College) On 5, 6 & 7 March & 19 & 20 MarchCode L005

5 THURSDAYS

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Progress on to these courses after you have done your first step course.negotiating and representation skills.

sTewarDs reFresher (era re-accreDITaTIon)

This course is designed to meet therequirements of the EmploymentRelations Act (ERA) on re-accreditation.

This three-day course is for reps andbranch officers who did anIntroductory organising stewardcourse over five years ago OR reps


and branch officers who have neverdone an Introductory organisingsteward course but have beencarrying out the full role of a stewardie representing members ongrievances and disciplinaries.

UNISON’s NEC have determined that

sIckness absence

This three-day course will help youassess your employer’s policy andpractice, deal with sickness

At Euston (NUT) On 21, 22 & 23 MarchCode L007

from 2010 UNISON reps shouldattend a Stewards Refresher courseevery five years. LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.

At Euston (NUT) On 12, 13 & 14 March

Code L006

monitoring cases and develop anorganising approach around this issue. LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.

This three-day course will help getyour message over in a variety oftypical trade union settings.LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.

At Euston (NUT) On 26, 27 & 28 MarchCode L008

The following are basicskills courses for newlyappointed activists.

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Courses starting in April


DealIng wITh reorganIsaTIon anD reDunDancy aT work

This three-day course looks atanticipating and dealing withmanagement proposals for changeand reorganisation at work, and will

help you prepare a trade unionresponse to protect your member’sinterests. LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.

At Euston (NUT) On 17, 18 & 19 April

Code L009


If you have an interest in safety in theworkplace and are a new health andsafety rep you will get a lot from thiscourse. It deals with the legalframework, both domestic andEuropean, of health and safety in theworkplace. It covers the employerslegal responsibilities and where youand the union fit into this veryimportant process. The course also

explores how we can organise aroundworkplace health and safety issues.

At Tooting (South Thames College)On 20 & 27 April & 4, 11 & 18 May

(5 FRIDAYS)Code L012

InTroDucTory saFeTy rePs

5 FRIDAYS

These five-day courses are a must dofor new stewards. The course coverssuch things as getting organised inthe workplace, the role of thesteward, understanding howgrievances and disciplinaries workand how the union works.Once you have completed thiscourse you can then progress onto

other courses and feel moreconfident in dealing with issues inthe workplace. This course leads toERA certification (see page 6).

At Central LondonOn 18, 19 & 20 April & 3 & 4 MayCode L010

At CONEL (Tottenham)On 25, 26 & 27 April & 10 & 11 MayCode L011




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A P R I L

This three-day course is aimed at reps

who want to develop their

understanding of key issues regarding

employment law and to refresh their

understanding of new developments.

The course is aimed at those reps

undertaking individual casework and

also collective issues. The course

specifically looks at TUPE and the wider

employment law field.

LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.

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Code L014


DealIng wITh bullyIng anD harassmenT

This three-day course will include anintroduction to dealing with cases ofbullying, racial harassment andsexual harassment. It will help youorganise in the branch collectivelyaround these issues. LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.


Code L013


If you are thinking about becoming asteward but are not sure yet, or haverecently been elected as a stewardyou should consider attending thisone-day course, the purpose ofwhich is to ease you into the role of aUNISON rep.

At Euston (NUT) On 27 AprilCode L015

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If you have an interest in safety in theworkplace and are a new health andsafety rep you will get a lot from thiscourse. It deals with the legalframework, both domestic andEuropean, of health and safety in theworkplace. It covers the employerslegal responsibilities and where you

and the union fit into this veryimportant process. The course alsoexplores how we can organise aroundworkplace health and safety issues.


At Central LondonOn 4, 11, 18 & 25 May & 1 June (5 FRIDAYS)Code L016

At CONEL (Tottenham)On 23, 24 & 25 May & 7 & 8 JuneCode L017

This is a course which uses video ofthese type of hearings which arelinked to activities that explorearguments, used by the employerand how the UNISON representativeresponds.

The course will show how a typicalhearing runs and examines the rolesof all participants. If you have

DIscIPlInary anD grIevance hearIngs

represented members at thesehearings or are going to do so in thefuture, this course will be a veryuseful opportunity to gain a betterknowledge or this type of hearing.

This is a four-day course andparticipants should seek to ensurethey have obtained paid release toattend from their employer.

At Euston (NUT) On 8 & 9 May & 7 & 8 JuneCode L018

Note: You should have attended one ofour five-day introductory organisingsteward courses before applying forthis course.LUNCH PROVIDED, £80 COURSE FEE.

Courses starting in May





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sTress In The workPlace

This three-day course examinesverbal and physical abuse at work asis common as pressure increases onservice users and UNISON membersas well as work related causes ofstress and trade union strategies toget employers to take it seriously anddo something about it. This courseexamines the issues and developsthe trade union response.

You must have attended a UNISONsafety reps course first.


At Euston (NUT) On 23, 24 & 25 MayCode L021

This one-day workshop is forbranch delegates attendingMembers Conference. The coursewill help you understand conferencerules and procedures, preparing andmaking a short speech, and gettingthe most out of conference. Thecourse will also help you play anactive role in conference businessand demystify the process.


At Euston (NUT) On 18 May Code L020

For branch officers and committee members with branch level responsibilities.

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ORGANISING AND RUNNING YOUR BRANCH

HEALTH AND SAFETY


This three-day course is aimed at allunion members wishing to develop ITskills. It is intended to help withpersonal and career development,increase ICT confidence and enablereps to carry out their union duties.

It includes:n creating flyersn managing trade union informationn writing reportsn email and internet skillsn general computer skills.

IcT For TraDe unIonIsTs

At UNISON Centre On 10, 17 & 24 May (3 FRIDAYS)Code L019



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Progress on to these courses after you have done your first step course. negotiatingand representation skills.



This three-day course is for reps andbranch officers who did an Introductoryorganising steward course over fiveyears ago OR reps and branch officers

who have never done an Introductoryorganising steward course but havebeen carrying out the full role of asteward ie representing members ongrievances and disciplinaries. UNISON’sNEC have determined that from 2010UNISON reps should attend a StewardsRefresher course every five years.


At Euston (NUT) On 4, 5 & 6 JuneCode L022

Courses starting in June


At Central London On 7, 14, 21 & 28 June & 5 JulyCode L023 (5 THURSDAYS)






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J U N EEQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Find out and practice the skills ofrunning more formal trade unionmeetings so as to be fair and inclusivefor all participants – suitable for allactivists, especially branch chairs.


At Euston (NUT) On 28 & 29 JuneCode L028

For branch officers and committee members with branchlevel responsibilities.

chaIrIng meeTIngs


This three-day course looks atanticipating and dealing withmanagement proposals for change andreorganisation at work, and will helpyou prepare a trade union response toprotect your member’s interests.


At Euston (NUT) On 27, 28 & 29 June

Code L027


This three-day course will helpparticipants to develop and practicenegotiating skills; be more effectiveteam negotiators; understand thatprocess of negotiating, be familiar with

different styles of negotiating,understand how to prepare, presentand negotiate on a claim and developgood practice in negotiations. LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.

At Euston (NUT) On 13, 14 &15 JuneCode L025


negoTIaTIng skIlls

This three-day course is aimed atanyone interested in becoming anequality rep in order to help youunderstand the role, as well as finding

out more about discriminationlegislation and promoting equality inyour workplace.LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.

At Euston (NUT) On 11, 12 & 13 JuneCode L024

courses to help develop equal opportunities at work and in the union.

new equalITy rePs TraInIng

If you are thinking about becoming asteward but are not sure yet, or haverecently been elected as a steward youshould consider attending this one-daycourse, the purpose of which is toease you into the role of a UNISON rep.

At Euston (NUT) On 15 JuneCode L026

The following are basicskills courses for newlyappointed activists.

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race anD sex DIscrImInaTIon / TakIng race grIevance cases

This three-day course focuses on directand indirect race and sex discriminationin typical workplace situations. Casestudies are used throughout the courseto help understand what the termsmean within the framework ofdiscrimination law. This course works

through all the steps of handling agrievance based on an allegation ofdiscrimination. It begins with a reviewof grievance procedures, and the timelimits that apply. Using a case study itcovers preparing and presenting thistype of grievance.


At Euston (NUT) On 9, 10 & 11 JulyCode L030

This three-day course looks at whatemployers can do to maintain mentalhealth at work; will identify some ofthe common signs and symptoms ofpoor mental health in the workplace;discuss and explore strategies for

intervention and support formembers experiencing mental illhealth; understand what causes stressfor us in our union roles and reviewstrategies for coping with stress.


At Euston (NUT) On 2, 3 & 4 JulyCode L029

menTal healTh aT work awareness

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COURSE CALENDAR 2018

12, 19 & 26 January & 2 & 9 February...........................Introductory organising steward .......................................................................... Euston, NUT

20, 21 & 22 February ...................................................................Facility Time ............................................................................................................................. Euston, NUT

23 February .......................................................................................Lost in UNISON ...................................................................................................................... Euston, NUT

1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 March ............................................................Introductory organising steward ................................................................................ Hounslow

5, 6 & 7 March & 19 & 20 March ........................................Introductory organising steward ...................................................................................... Tooting

12, 13 & 14 March..........................................................................Stewards refresher (ERA re-accreditation) ...................................................... Euston, NUT

21, 22 & 23 March ........................................................................Sickness absence ................................................................................................................. Euston, NUT

26, 27 & 28 March ........................................................................Communicating with confidence ......................................................................... Euston, NUT

17, 18 & 19 April ............................................................................Dealing with reorganisation and redundancy at work ...................... Euston, NUT

18, 19 & 20 April & 3 & 4 May ..............................................Introductory organising steward ................................................................. Central London

20 & 27 April & 4, 11 & 18 May ...........................................Introductory safety reps ............................................................................................................ Tooting

23, 24 & 25 April ............................................................................Dealing with bullying and harassment ............................................................ Euston, NUT

25, 26 & 27 April ...........................................................................Employment law update .............................................................................................. Euston, NUT

25, 26 & 27 April & 10 & 11 May .....................................Introductory organising steward ........................................................................................ CONEL

27 April ...................................................................................................Lost in UNISON ...................................................................................................................... Euston, NUT

4, 11, 18 & 25 May & 1 June .................................................Introductory safety reps ...................................................................................... Central London

8 & 9 May & 7 & 8 June ............................................................Disciplinary and grievance hearings .................................................................. Euston, NUT

10, 17 & 24 May ...............................................................................ICT for trade unionists ............................................................................................. UNISON Centre

18 May.....................................................................................................Going to conference ........................................................................................................ Euston, NUT

23, 24 & 25 May & 7 & 8 June ..........................................Introductory safety reps ............................................................................................................. CONEL

23, 24 & 25 May ..............................................................................Stress in the workplace .................................................................................................. Euston, NUT

4, 5 & 6 June ......................................................................................Stewards refresher (ERA re-accreditation) ...................................................... Euston, NUT

7, 14, 21 & 28 June & 5 July ..................................................Introductory organising steward .................................................................. Central London

11, 12 & 13 June ............................................................................New equality reps training ......................................................................................... Euston, NUT

13, 14 & 15 June ...........................................................................Negotiating skills ................................................................................................................. Euston, NUT

15 June ..................................................................................................Lost in UNISON ...................................................................................................................... Euston, NUT

27, 28 & 29 June ............................................................................Dealing with reorganisation and redundancy at work ...................... Euston, NUT

28 & 29 June.......................................................................................Chairing meetings .............................................................................................................. Euston, NUT

2, 3 & 4 July ......................................................................................Mental health at work awareness ......................................................................... Euston, NUT

9, 10 & 11 July ...............................................................................Race and sex discrimination / taking race grievance cases ............ Euston, NUT

6, 7 & 8 August & 20 & 21 August ...................................Introductory organising steward .......................................................................... Euston, NUT

15, 16 & 17 August & 30 & 31 August ......................Introductory safety reps ................................................................................................ Euston, NUT

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COURSE CALENDAR 2018

VENUES

Central London or CityWe use a number of venues in Central London and (in the Euston/Kings Cross area), and also in the City. These include Euston (NUT), UNISON Centre.

HounslowWest Thames College, London Road, Isleworth. Nearest tube: Hounslow East.

Tottenham (CONEL) College of North East London, Tottenham High Street. Nearest tube: Seven Sisters.

Tooting South Thames College, 71 Tooting High Street, SW17 OTQ. Nearest tube: Seven Sisters.

17, 18 & 19 September..............................................................Stewards refresher (ERA re-accreditation) ...................................................... Euston, NUT

28 September ..................................................................................Lost in UNISON ..................................................................................................................... Euston, NUT

18 & 25 September & 2, 9 & 16 October ...................Introductory organising steward ...................................................................................... Tooting

19, 20 & 21 September............................................................Sickness absence ................................................................................................................. Euston, NUT

1, 8 & 15 October & 29 October & 5 November .....Introductory safety reps .............................................................................................................Tooting

3, 10 & 17 October & 31 October & 7 November......Introductory organising steward .................................................................. Central London

4, 11, 18 & 25 October 1 November ..............................Introductory organising steward ................................................................................ Hounslow

5, 12 & 19 October ........................................................................ICT for trade unionists ............................................................................................. UNISON Centre

16 & 17 October & 13 & 14 November .......................Disciplinary and grievance hearings .................................................................. Euston, NUT

17, 18 & 19 October ...................................................................Stress in the workplace .................................................................................................. Euston, NUT

29, 30 & 31 October.....................................................................Dealing with bullying and harassment ............................................................ Euston, NUT

31 October & 1 & 2 November ..........................................Facility time .............................................................................................................................. Euston, NUT

31 October & 1 & 2 November ..........................................Negotiating skills ................................................................................................................. Euston, NUT

1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 November ..................................................Introductory safety reps ............................................................................................................. CONEL

5, 6 & 7 November .......................................................................New equality reps training ......................................................................................... Euston, NUT

7, 8 & 9 November .....................................................................Dealing with reorganisation and redundancy at work ...................... Euston, NUT

7, 8 & 9 November & 22 & 23 November ...............Introductory organising steward ........................................................................................ CONEL

12, 13 & 14 November & 26 & 27 November ......Introductory safety reps ........................................................................................Central London

14, 15 & 16 November & 29 & 30 November ........Introductory organising steward .................................................................. Central London

16 November ...................................................................................Lost in UNISON ...................................................................................................................... Euston, NUT

19, 20 & 21 November...............................................................Communicating with confidence ......................................................................... Euston, NUT

21, 22 & 23 November...............................................................Race and sex discrimination / taking race grievance cases ............ Euston, NUT

26, 27 & 28 November...............................................................Employment law update .............................................................................................. Euston, NUT

28, 29 & 30 November...............................................................Stewards refresher (ERA re-accreditation) ..................................................... Euston, NUT

28, 29 & 30 November...............................................................Mental health at work awareness ......................................................................... Euston, NUT

3 December ......................................................................................Going to black members conference ................................................................ Euston, NUT

5, 6 & 7 December .......................................................................Basic pension enquires .................................................................................................. Euston, NUT

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A U G U S TCourses starting in August



At Euston (NUT) On 6, 7 & 8 August & 20 & 21 August Code L031

If you have an interest in safety in theworkplace and are a new health andsafety rep you will get a lot from thiscourse. It deals with the legalframework, both domestic andEuropean, of health and safety in the

workplace. It covers the employerslegal responsibilities and where youand the union fit into this veryimportant process. The course alsoexplores how we can organise aroundworkplace health and safety issues.


At Central LondonOn 15, 16 & 17 August & 30 & 31 August Code L032




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Courses starting in September

These five-day courses are a must dofor new stewards. The course coverssuch things as getting organised inthe workplace, the role of thesteward, understanding howgrievances and disciplinaries workand how the union works.Once you have completed thiscourse you can then progress ontoother courses and feel moreconfident in dealing with issues inthe workplace. This course leads toERA certification (see page 6).

At Tooting (South Thames College)On 18 & 25 September & 2, 9 & 16 October (5 TUESDAYS)Code L034




5 TUESDAYS




This three-day course is for reps andbranch officers who did anIntroductory organising stewardcourse over five years ago OR reps

and branch officers who have neverdone an Introductory organisingsteward course but have beencarrying out the full role of a stewardie representing members ongrievances and disciplinaries.UNISON’s NEC have determined thatfrom 2010 UNISON reps should


At Euston (NUT) On 17, 18 & 19 SeptemberCode L033


attend a Stewards Refresher courseevery five years.

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sIckness absence

This three-day course will help youassess your employer’s policy andpractice, deal with sickness

monitoring cases and develop anorganising approach around this issue. LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.

At Euston (NUT) On 19, 20 & 21 SeptemberCode L035


If you are thinking about becoming asteward but are not sure yet, or haverecently been elected as a stewardyou should consider attending thisone-day course, the purpose ofwhich is to ease you into the role of a UNISON rep.

At Euston (NUT) On 28 SeptemberCode L036


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Courses starting in October

If you have an interest in safety in theworkplace and are a new health andsafety rep you will get a lot from thiscourse. It deals with the legalframework, both domestic andEuropean, of health and safety in the

workplace. It covers the employerslegal responsibilities and where youand the union fit into this veryimportant process. The course alsoexplores how we can organise aroundworkplace health and safety issues.

At Central LondonOn 1, 8, 15 & 29 October

& 5 November

(5 MONDAYS)Code L037






Once you have completed thiscourse you can then progress ontoother courses and feel more

confident in dealing with issues inthe workplace. This course leads toERA certification (see page 6).

At Central London On 3, 10 & 17 October & 31 October & 7 November (5 WEDNESDAYS)Code L038

At Hounslow (West Thames College)On 4, 11 & 18 October & 25 October & 1 November (5 THURSDAYS)Code L039 5

THURSDAYS

5 MONDAYS

5 WEDNESDAYS

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O C T O B E R

This is a new course which uses videoof these type of hearings which arelinked to activities that explorearguments, used by the employerand how the UNISON representativeresponds.

The course will show how a typicalhearing runs and examines the rolesof all participants. If you haverepresented members at these

hearings or are going to do so in thefuture, this course will be a veryuseful opportunity to gain a betterknowledge or this type of hearing.

This is a four-day course andparticipants should seek to ensurethey have obtained paid release toattend from their employer.

Note: You should have attended one ofour five-day introductory organisingsteward courses before applying forthis course.LUNCH PROVIDED, £80 COURSE FEE.

At Euston (NUT) On 16 & 17 October & 13 & 14 NovemberCode L041

This three-day course will include anintroduction to dealing with cases ofbullying, racial harassment andsexual harassment. It will help youorganise in the branch collectivelyaround these issues. LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.

At Euston (NUT) On 29, 30 & 31 October

Code L043

DealIng wITh bullyInganD harassmenT



IcT For TraDe unIonIsTs

This three-day course is aimed at allunion members wishing to develop ITskills. It is intended to help withpersonal and career development,increase ICT confidence and enablereps to carry out their union duties.

It includes:n creating flyersn managing trade union informationn writing reportsn email and internet skillsn general computer skills.


At UNISON Centre On 5, 12 & 19 October (3 FRIDAYS)Code L040

3 FRIDAYS

sTress In The workPlace

This three-day course examinesverbal and physical abuse at work asis common as pressure increases onservice users and UNISON membersas well as work related causes ofstress and trade union strategies toget employers to take it seriously anddo something about it. This courseexamines the issues and developsthe trade union response.

You must have attended a UNISONsafety reps course first.


At Euston (NUT) On 17, 18 & 19 OctoberCode L042

HEALTH AND SAFETY

DIscIPlInary anD grIevance hearIngs NEW!

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This three-day course will helpparticipants to develop and practicenegotiating skills; be more effectiveteam negotiators; understand thatprocess of negotiating, be familiar

At Euston (NUT) On 31 October & 1 & 2 NovemberCode L045

with different styles of negotiating,understand how to prepare, presentand negotiate on a claim and developgood practice in negotiations. LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.

negoTIaTIng skIlls


FacIlITy TIme


This three-day course will cover:analysing your current situationregarding facility time;understanding the law on facilitytime and the ACAS Code; raising the

debate with members and employers;responding to attacks on facility timeand strategic planning to protectfacility time. LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE

At Euston (NUT) On 31 October & 1 & 2 NovemberCode L044

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N O V E M B E RCourses starting in November

This three-day course is aimed atanyone interested in becoming anequality rep in order to help youunderstand the role, as well as finding

out more about discriminationlegislation and promoting equality inyour workplace.LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.

At Euston (NUT) On 5, 6 & 7 NovemberCode L048


new equalITy rePs TraInIng

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

This three-day course looks atanticipating and dealing withmanagement proposals for changeand reorganisation at work, and willhelp you prepare a trade unionresponse to protect your member’sinterests.


At Euston (NUT) On 7, 8 & 9 November

Code L049






If you have an interest in safety in theworkplace and are a new health andsafety rep you will get a lot from thiscourse. It deals with the legalframework, both domestic andEuropean, of health and safety in theworkplace. It covers the employerslegal responsibilities and where youand the union fit into this very

important process. The course alsoexplores how we can organise aroundworkplace health and safety issues.

At CONEL (Tottenham)On 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 November (5 THURSDAYS)Code L046

At Central London On 12, 13 & 14 November & 26 & 27 NovemberCode L047


N O V E M B E R

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Once you have completed thiscourse you can then progress ontoother courses and feel moreconfident in dealing with issues in

the workplace. This course leads toERA certification (see page 6).

At CONEL (Tottenham)On 7, 8 & 9 November & 22 & 23 NovemberCode L050

At Central LondonOn 14, 15 & 16 November & 29 & 30 NovemberCode L051


This course will help get yourmessage over in a variety of typicaltrade union settings.LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.


communIcaTIngwITh conFIDence

This three-day course focuses ondirect and indirect race and sexdiscrimination in typical workplacesituations. Case studies are usedthroughout the course to helpunderstand what the terms meanwithin the framework of

discrimination law. This courseworks through all the steps ofhandling a grievance based on anallegation of discrimination. Itbegins with a review of grievanceprocedures, and the time limits thatapply. Using a case study it covers

preparing and presenting this typeof grievance. LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.



EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

race anD sex DIscrImInaTIon / TakIng race grIevance cases

If you are thinking about becoming asteward but are not sure yet, or haverecently been elected as a steward youshould consider attending this one-daycourse, the purpose of which is to easeyou into the role of a UNISON rep.

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At Euston (NUT) On 16 NovemberCode L052

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emPloymenT law uPDaTe

This three-day course is aimed at reps

who want to develop their

understanding of key issues regarding

employment law and to refresh their

understanding of new developments.

The course is aimed at those reps

undertaking individual casework and

also collective issues. The course

specifically looks at TUPE and the wider

employment law field.


At Euston (NUT) On 26, 27 & 28 November

Code L055





This three-day course is for reps andbranch officers who did anIntroductory organising stewardcourse over five years ago OR repsand branch officers who have never

done an Introductory organisingsteward course but have beencarrying out the full role of a stewardie representing members ongrievances and disciplinaries.UNISON’s NEC have determined thatfrom 2010 UNISON reps shouldattend a Stewards Refresher courseevery five years.


This three-day course looks at whatemployers can do to maintain mentalhealth at work; will identify some ofthe common signs and symptoms ofpoor mental health in the workplace;discuss and explore strategies for

intervention and support formembers experiencing mental illhealth; understand what causes stressfor us in our union roles and reviewstrategies for coping with stress.LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.


HEALTH AND SAFETY

menTal healTh aT work awareness NEW!

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This three-day course will help youunderstand the basic provisions ofthe main occupational schemes inthe public services, the role of the

state scheme, and how pensions arecalculated. Very topical!LUNCH PROVIDED, £60 COURSE FEE.

At Euston (NUT)

On 5, 6 & 7 December

Code L059

Courses starting in December

This one-day workshop is forbranch delegates attending BlackMembers Conference. The coursewill help you understand Conference

Rules and procedures, preparing andmaking a short speech, and gettingthe most out of conference.LUNCH PROVIDED, £20 COURSE FEE.

At Euston (NUT) On 3 December Code L058

For branch officers and committee members with branch level responsibilities.

goIng To black members conFerence



basIc PensIon enquIrIes


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InTroDucTory coursesCommunicating with confidence 26, 27 & 28 March (Euston, NUT) L008

19, 20 & 21 November (Euston, NUT) L053

Introductory organising steward 12, 19 & 26 January & 2 & 9 February (Euston, NUT) L0011, 8, 15, 22 & 29 March (Hounslow, West Thames College) L0045, 6 &7 March & 19 & 20 March (Tooting, South Thames College) L00518, 19 & 20 April & 3 & 4 May (Central London) L01025, 26 & 27 April & 10 & 11 May (CONEL,Tottenham) L0117, 14, 21 & 28 June & 5 July (Central London) L0236, 7 & 8 August & 20 & 21 August (Euston, NUT) L03118 & 25 September & 2, 9 & 16 October(Tooting, South Thames College) L0343, 10 & 17 October & 31 October & 7 November (Central London) L0384, 11, 18 & 25 October & 1 November (Hounslow, West Thames College) L0397, 8 & 9 November & 22 & 23 November (CONEL, Tottenham) L05014, 15 & 16 November & 29 & 30 November (Central London) L051

Introductory safety reps 20 & 27 April & 4, 11 & 18 May (Tooting, South Thames College) L0124, 11, 18 & 25 May & 1 June (Central London) L01623, 24 & 25 May & 7 & 7 June (CONEL, Tottenham) L01715, 16 & 17 August & 30 & 31 August (Euston, NUT) L0321, 8 & 15 October & 29 October & 5 November

(Tooting, South Thames College) L0371, 8, 15, 22 & 29 November (CONEL, Tottenham) L04612, 13 & 14 November & 26 & 27 November (Central London) L047

Lost in UNISON 23 February (Euston, NUT) L00327 April (Euston, NUT) L01515 June (Euston, NUT) L02628 September (Euston, NUT) L03616 November (Euston, NUT) L052

local negoTIaTIng anD caseworkBasic pension enquires 5, 6 & 7 December (Euston, NUT) L059

Dealing with bullying and harassment 23, 24 & 25 April (Euston, NUT) L01329, 30 & 31 October (Euston, NUT) L043

Facility Time 20, 21 & 22 February (Euston, NUT) L00231 October & 1 & 2 November (Euston, NUT) L044

Dealing with reorganisation and redundancy at work17, 18 & 19 April (Euston, NUT) L00927, 28 & 29 June (Euston, NUT) L0277, 8 & 9 November (Euston, NUT) L049

COURSES

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COURSES

Disciplinary and grievance hearings 8 & 9 May & 7 & 8 June (Euston, NUT) L01816 & 17 October & 13 & 14 November (Euston, NUT) L041

Employment law update 25, 26 & 27 April (Euston, NUT) L01426, 27 & 28 November (Euston, NUT) L055

ICT for trade unionists 10, 17 & 24 May (UNISON Centre) L0195, 12 & 19 October (UNISON Centre) L040

Negotiating skills 13, 14 & 15 June (Euston, NUT) L02531 October & 1 & 2 November (Euston, NUT) L045

Sickness absence 21, 22 & 23 March (Euston, NUT) L00719, 20 & 21 September (Euston, NUT) L035

Stewards refresher (ERA Re-Accreditation) 12, 13 & 14 March (Euston, NUT) L0064, 5 & 6 June (Euston, NUT) L02217, 18 & 19 September (Euston, NUT) L03328, 29 & 30 November (Euston, NUT) L056

branch healTh anD saFeTyMental health at work awareness 2, 3 & 4 July (Euston, NUT) L029

28, 29 & 30 November (Euston, NUT) L057

Stress in the workplace 23, 24 & 25 May (Euston, NUT) L02117, 18 & 19 October (Euston, NUT) L042

equal oPPorTunITIes

New equality reps training 11, 12 & 13 June (Euston, NUT) L0245, 6 & 7 November (Euston, NUT) L048

Race and sex discrimination / taking race grievance cases9, 10 & 11 July (Euston, NUT) L03021, 22 & 23 November (Euston, NUT) L054

organIsIng anD runnIng your branchChairing meetings 28 & 29 June (Euston, NUT) L028

Going to conference 18 May (Euston, NUT) L020

Going to black members conference 3 December (Euston, NUT) L058

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Please note that we use your name and branch on the course register which is provided to allparticipants and the tutor in the course pack.

Due to recent changes we now need to ensure that all course participants complete their pre-courseactivity. This may require, in some circumstances, the Branch to assist in obtaining relevant policiesor assisting with the completion of the activity itself. Many thanks for your assistance.

Please fill in both sides of this form. Note your signature and branch signature are required.

Course(s) applied for (please delete/or tick as appropriate).

We use thisinformation to addyour name to thetraining database forthe courses you areapplying for and toupdate yourmembership details.

Name

Address for correspondence(home address preferred)

Postcode

Daytime phone number

UNISON branch membershipnumber(From your membership card). Wemust have this information in orderto process your application.)

Name of employer

CODE(S) DATE(S) TITLE(S)

Please detail any disabled facilities required and any dietary needs (in case lunch is provided).

This information tellsus if you have anyspecific requirementsthat will help you toparticipate fully in the course.

Details of the course will be sent by email soplease give the one most likely to get through.

Email address

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Declaration and Signature

The information supplied in this application form is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

CANCELLATION – Please note that your branch will be charged a penalty (£15 for each day of thecourse) if you fail to attend without notice, once your place has been confirmed by us.

Please make sure that your branch fills in this section, and sends it onto us, promptly.

This application is supported by the branch. We will meet travel and subsistence costs if claimed. If a course fee is advertised we will pay when invoiced. (Note: we run some courses jointly withEastern Region, and they may issue the invoice.) We will accept a penalty charge if, once theirplace is confirmed, the applicant fails to attend without notifying regional office.

Signature Date

The information you provide and the record of your attendance of UNISON education courses maybe shared within UNISON to ensure that membership and branch records are accurate and up todate. Course information may also be used for statistical purposes but this will not include anypersonal details. Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence and will only beused for the purposes stated on the form. This form and any attachments will be securely storedand destroyed after one year.

Signed for the branch

Date

Branch position

White UK

White Other

Irish

Black Caribbean

Black UK

Black Other, please specify

Asian Uk

Asian Other

Indian

Pakistani

Bangladeshi

Chinese

Please return this form without delay to:

UNISON Education, FREEPOST, London WC1B 3BR

Or fax to: 020 7535 2105

Please note: we will not accept email applications unless they are transmitted by your branchsecretary, and convey all the information that we request on our form.

Monitoring information questionnaire

This information is gathered so that UNISON can monitor and evaluate participation. Weappreciate the categories below are limited but within these constraints please answer thequestions that apply to you.

Make sure you fill in the monitoring questionnaire below as well as the form. (please tick one box)

Disability monitoring

Please tick this box if you define yourself as disabled.

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