EQUALITIES TRAINING FOR ACTIVISTS

EQUALITY TRAINING 2026

Making Equality Central courses

Essential equality training for all UNISON reps (stewards, health & safety reps, ULRs and equality reps)

Making Equality Central to your Union Practice (Online)
19 March 2026 – 9.30 am to 1.30 pm
Course fee: £15
Course code: 0018
Closing date: 5 March 2026

Making Equality Central to your Union Practice (Online)
25 June 2026 – 9.30 am to 1.30 pm
Course fee: £15
Course code: 0019
Closing date: 11 June 2026

Making Equality Central to your Union Practice (Online)
17 September 2026 – 9.30 am to 1.30 pm
Course fee: £15
Course code: 0020
Closing date: 3 September 2026

Making Equality Central to your Union Practice (Online)
19 November 2026 – 9.30 am to 1.30 pm
Course fee: £15
Course code: 0021
Closing date: 5 November 2026

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR ACTIVIST COURSES
Complete and return the Activist Course Application Form below as directed

Activist Education Course Guidance for Branches 2026

Activist Education Course Guidance for Applicants 2026

Activist Course Application Form

Application for Time off Form

UNISON Trans Ally Training 

Understand the role of trans ally and why it’s needed

21 May 2026 – 10am to 12.30pm – online
Course fee: n/a
Course code: 0061
Closing date: 7 May 2026

10 Nottingham 2026 – 10am to 12.30pm – Nottingham
Course fee: n/a
Course code: 0062
Closing date: 27 October 2026

This training is available to all UNISON members, reps and branch officers and by the end of the session, participants should be able to:

–  Identify the role of a trans ally and why it’s needed
–  Explore UNISON’s definition of transgender
–  Explore what you can do to be a good trans ally
–  Know where to find resources and support

TO APPLY for the Trans Ally Training please complete and submit applications via the link below:

Activist Course Application Form