Branch Officer Training
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REGIONAL BRANCH OFFICER WEEKEND 11/12 MAY 2024 – LEICESTER
Saturday: 9.30 am – 5.00 pm
Sunday: 9.30 am – 3.30 pm
The Regional Branch Officer Training Weekend for 2024 will take place in on 11 & 12 May 2024 at the Holiday Inn, Leicester for the following branch roles:
Branch Chairs
Course code: 0027
This 2-day course includes:
- the role and skills of a UNISON Branch Chair
- preparing for meetings
- writing motions and amendments
- methods for facilitating meetings
Branch Secretaries
Course code: 0028
This 2-day course includes:
- identifying the role of the Branch Secretary in the UNISON branch
- identifying the responsibilities of the Branch Secretary in relation to the administration of and constitutional obligations of the branch
- developing skills in priority setting, dealing with issues which may arise, case management and the development of workplace representatives
- enabling Branch Secretaries to think about their own personal development needs
Branch Communications Officers
Course code: 0029
This course is aimed at both Branch Communications Officers and other Branch Officers who are interested in communicating with members and activists.
It will help participants:
- Develop knowledge about the range of possible branch communications
- Increase confidence as branch communications officers
- Debate the pros and cons of different communication methods for different purposes
- Develop a support network between themselves
- Plan tangible action
Branch Lifelong Learning Co-ordinators
Course code: 0030
This 2-day course includes:
- exploring the role of Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator
how to work with the branch to ensure it is involved with the activities of the co-ordinator and ULRs - mapping learning which is already taking place in your branch
- recruiting and supporting ULRs
- drafting learning agreements
- working with providers to develop courses for members
Branch Labour Link Officers
Course code: 0031
This course explores the UNISON Labour Link Officer role within the branch and includes:
- understanding why politics are important in the branch
developing skills to encourage interest in political activity in the branch - understanding and responding to common issues about UNISON Labour Link
- developing skills around effective campaigning
Branch Equality Co-ordinators
Course code: 0032
This 2-day course includes:
- role and responsibilities of Branch Equality Co-ordinators and Self-Organised Group (SOG) Officers
- practical measures branches can take to promote equality
issues relating to the equality agenda in the union and the workplace - awareness of the main pieces of equality legislation
- improving participation in the union at local level by under-represented groups
- identifying equality issues for potential organising and recruitment campaigns
CLOSING DATE extended to: 15 APRIL 2024
Cost to branches: £70 per delegate
(optional Saturday evening meal available to book – £25 for delegates, £35 for adult guests and £20 for children)
To express your interest in attending any of the above course, please complete the form.