Education and Training

Union Learning Representatives' Course

Nick Kirk — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:08:38 +0000

Learning in the UNISON Branch

Dates: 26-28 February & 13-14 March 2007

Venue: Central Library in Portsmouth

We currently have 15 spaces available, and require 10 of these spaces to be filled for this course to go ahead.

Please find attached a generic application form. Reference Number 08-07-0008 must be added clearly to this form before sending. Click here for an Application form, fill in and send to the branch.

Call James Randall [Team Support Worker, Guildford Office] Tel. 0870 770 1112 for more info.

Local Government Pension Scheme 2 Day Training Course

Nick Kirk — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:57:36 +0000

Everything you need to know about how the scheme works

Come and find out why the LGPS needs UNISON reps - defending and advancing the scheme investments and benefits.

The two-day course will take place on the 23rd and 24th of January 2007 in London.

Everything you need to know about how the LGPS including:

how it is administered and governed
your responsibilities as representatives
investment strategies
environmental, social and corporate governance
consulting members of the scheme
You will also take part in our new -on-line community to further your learning and knowledge and begin networking with other UNISON LGPS reps.

The course is free to branches! Closing date for applications is 20th December 2006.

For an application form please contact:

Peter Tearle
Learning and Organising Services
Unison
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ

Tel: 0207 551 1383
E-mail: p.tearle@unison.co.uk

Branch recruitment strategy

Paul Couchman — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:05:18 +0000

At the branch development days mentioned below, a recruitment strategy workshop came up with a range of ideas for recruitment. The notes from this workshop can be found here and should be read in conjunction with the overall summary below.

Branch Development Days on 21/22 September - a summary

Paul Couchman — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 16:56:28 +0000

Surrey County UNISON branch held two very successful development days for stewards and branch officers - concentrating on recruitment. Click here for a summary of the two days of discussions.

Surrey Team LGPS Training

Nick Kirk — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 17:38:32 +0000

Local Government Pension training will take place at the Mandolay Hotel, Guildford from 10am to 4pm on Monday 18 September 2006. The purpose of the training is to prepare branch activists and Pensions contacts for the next stage of the campaign. Register no later than Wednesday 13th September 2006.

Communicate with Confidence! (Women only)

Nick Kirk — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 12:02:59 +0000

22 - 25 September 2006 at T&G Centre - Eastbourne (Residential course). Closing date for applications: 1 September 2006. The course is intended for any woman member who would like to build her confidence at work, as a trade union representative and in all areas of her life. The course aims, through participative group work, to build women's confidence and will cover the following...

South East region Education and Training Fair

Nick Kirk — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 11:30:00 +0000

27 September 2006, 10.30am - 4.00pm at The Mandolay Hotel, Guildford, Surrey GU1 2AF. What do you want from regional education? Take part in workshops which enable The Learning Agenda to play a vital part in the aims and objectives of your branch.

'One Step Ahead' course - Guildford area

Nick Kirk — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 22:24:20 +0000

18-19 October and 16 November 2006 in Guildford. Closing date for applications is 8 September 2006. The 'One Step Ahead' programme is aimed at UNISON's more experienced representatives who last attended a course four or more years ago. The course provides an opportunity to get together with other representatives to share experiences, reflect on current practices and update you on changes in UNISON.

New Stewards Course - Reading area

Nick Kirk — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 22:05:35 +0000

On 24-26 October 2006. Closing date for applications: 15 September 2006. Course covers the role and function of the steward within the branch and training in communicating, representing and recruiting new members.