Welcome to the East Midlands Education and Training page.
Training for activists and members is overseen by the Learning and Member Development (LMD)Team.
On this page you can explore our guide to FREE courses for members, our CORE education programme for activists plus available support and resources. You can contact us by email to LMD@unison.co.uk and follow us using social media:
Twitter: @unisonemidslmd Facebook: /unisoneastmidlandseducationandtraining
UPDATE
Course Cancellations (face to face training)
ALL face-to-face regional training courses have now been cancelled up to 30 September 2020
We are working closely with our tutors regarding online course provision for the Autumn – details of our courses as they are released will be published below
KEEP AN EYE ON THIS SPACE FOR MORE INFORMATION
AUTUMN COURSES
FREE REGIONAL ONLINE COURSES FOR UNISON MEMBERS & ACTIVISTS
KEEP AN EYE ON THIS SPACE FOR NEW COURSES AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE
HOW TO APPLY
Simply e-mail LMD@unison.co.uk to request a place – please provide the following information:
1. Your Name
2. Your Membership number or home address incl postcode
3. Your preferred email address
4. Your Telephone number
5. Your Branch (if known)
6. The course code for the course you wish to attend
(The above information will be used to verify your membership and add you to our training database – email and contact details will be shared with the tutor in order to access the course)
Places will be offered on a first-come, first served basis – places are limited
Any queries contact LMD@unison.co.uk
UNISON ONLINE REGIONAL TRAINING FOR ACTIVISTS
ONLINE UNISON TRAINING FOR UNION LEARNING REPS (ULRs)
Consisting of 4 workshops plus the TUC online course (9-10 hours). This regional course is aimed at new and appointed ULRs who have not yet received any formal training
If you are interested in attending the next online course please contact Gavin McCann via email to g.mccann@unison.co.uk
NEW ONLINE UNISON TRAINING FOR STEWARDS – THE ORGANISING STEWARD
19 October 2020 – 22 January 2021
Course Code: 02-20-0124
Closing date 18 September 2020
This is a regional online course for untrained stewards in the East Midlands Region, leading to ERA accreditation
See links below for full course information and application process – send completed forms to LMD@unison.co.uk
NEW ONLINE UNISON TRAINING FOR HEALTH & SAFETY REPS – ORGANISING FOR SAFETY
19 October 2020 – 22 January 2021
Course Code: 02-20-0125
Closing date 18 September 2020
This is a regional course for untrained Health & Safety Representatives
See links below for full course information and application process – send completed forms to LMD@unison.co.uk
Online UNISON Organising for Safety Course Information Sheet
Online Application and PFR Form for Autumn 2020
HEALTH & SAFETY REPS
LEARNING RESOURCES, ADVICE & GUIDANCE
The Covid-19 pandemic has raised the profile of the Health & Safety Rep role, which is proving vital in helping to ensure workplaces are safe. Please click the following links to for online learning resources for UNISON Health and Safety Reps:
https://learning.unison.org.uk/2020/04/16/health-and-safety-reps-coronavirus-outbreak/
https://learning.unison.org.uk/working-safely/
HEALTH & SAFETY ADVICE & GUIDANCE
UNISON has produced a range of new health and safety advice and guidance for activists and members, whether they’ve been working throughout the pandemic or are returning to work now:
How to work safely – leaflet for members
Are you at risk? Risk assessment leaflet for members
Bargaining for workplace practices during the easing of the lockdown
COVID-19 risk assessment checklist for safety reps
UNISON guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE)
Any queries contact LMD@unison.co.uk
Our UNISON websites also provide links to a variety of other online learning opportunities for both activists and members. These can be accessed as follows:
https://learning.unison.org.uk/learning-online
There are also UNISON online learning modules (‘e-notes’) available via the following link:
https://e-learning.unison.org.uk
The TUC offer online learning for activists in the form of e-notes covering a wide range of topics and these can be accessed here:
https://www.tuceducation.org.uk/local/enotes/index.php
We are keeping our web pages up to date and these are other useful sources of course information: www.eastmidlands.unison.org.uk/education-training/ along with Facebook: ‘UNISON East Midlands Education & Training’ and Twitter: www.twitter.com/UNISONEMidsLMD
The LMD Team are happy to help with any education queries you may receive, so please direct any queries to LMD@unison.co.uk
Learning for Members
Thousands of members access FREE learning opportunities with UNISON every year. Have a look at our programme to find courses and workshops designed to help you get on, grow in confidence, meet other members, explore new avenues, and have fun.
Follow the link below for more information
Training for Activists
Stewards, health and safety reps, union learning reps and branch officers have a right to paid time off for training in their union duties in most workplaces. This also applies to part-time activists and those who take part in online courses.
It is best to give several weeks notice to employers and to provide managers with information about the course as required.
Follow the link below for more information
Bursaries and Grants
Did you know that UNISON members can apply for Learning Bursaries and Grants?
Follow the link below for more information
Learning Online
Sometimes you just want to sit in a chair with a cup of tea and learn something new, at your own pace and in an environment where you feel comfortable.
Online learning can offer you just that.
Follow the link below for more information
