New Steward Course – Stage 1 (Health) Newcastle

15 – 16 September 2026

UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

Closing date: 4 September This course is aimed at Health reps however reps from other service groups may attend. To become a UNISON steward and represent members in your workplace you must complete Stage 1 and Stage 2 training. To register your interest sign up on our get involved page and we will be in […]

Challenging Racism in the Workplace

23 September 2026 9:30am–4:30pm

UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

Closing date: 7 September This course is aimed at trained and active branch representatives and officers. The aims of the course are to raise your awareness of the opportunities equality law provides to identify institutional racism and ensure that the issues are dealt with To improve your knowledge of the tools you can use to […]

New Steward Course – Stage 2 (Health) Newcastle

29 – 30 September 2026

UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

Closing date: 18 September This course is aimed at Health reps however reps from other service groups may attend. To become a UNISON steward and represent members in your workplace you must complete Stage 1 and Stage 2 training. To register your interest sign up on our get involved page and we will be in […]

Climate Crisis and Green Skills: Training for Green Reps/Environmental Officers

8 October 2026 9:30am–1:00pm

Online

Dates: 8, 15, 22 October 2026  9.30 – 13:00 Closing date: 28 September This Three Module Course is designed to give branch activists the opportunity to: Give Environmental Officers/Green Reps initial training Plan a strategy for their branch to engage around environmental issues on a workplace and wider level To register your interest sign up […]

New Steward Course – Stage 1 (Newcastle)

3 – 4 November 2026

UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

Closing date: 23 October To become a UNISON steward and represent members in your workplace you must complete Stage 1 and Stage 2 training. To register your interest sign up on our get involved page and we will be in touch. Stage 1 The first 2 days of training for workplace representatives will help you […]

Introduction to Employment Law (online)

5 November 2026 9:00am–12:30pm

Online

Dates: 5, 12, 19 November (9am – 12:30pm) Closing date: 21 october This three part course is designed as a general introduction to employment law for stewards with little experience of employment law and no previous training in employment law beyond what is covered in the general stewards’ induction course. This course will also give […]

ERA Reaccreditation (Online)

10 November 2026 9:30am–12:30pm

Online

Dates: 10, 17 November and 8, 15 December Closing date: 27 October By law, all workplace representatives are required to undertake training at least once every five years to keep up to date and maintain their ERA certification. The two-day refresher course aims to update reps on new legislation which is relevant to their role […]

2 Day Organising for Health and Safety – Stage 1

9 – 10 November 2026

UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

Closing date: Noon 26 October Stage 1 of the essential course for new health and safety representatives is Organising for Health and Safety. You will learn about health and safety legislation, including the law relating to risk assessment, and also your employer’s responsibilities. It will help you work with members to tackle workplace issues and […]

New Steward Course – Stage 2 (Newcastle)

17 – 18 November 2026

UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

Closing date: 6 November To become a UNISON steward and represent members in your workplace you must complete Stage 1 and Stage 2 training. To register your interest sign up on our get involved page and we will be in touch. Stage 2 You must have already completed the Stage 1 course to attend Stage […]

Organising for Health and Safety – Stage 2

23 – 24 November 2026

UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

Closing date: Noon 9 November Stage 2 of the essential course for new health and safety representatives is Organising for Health and Safety. You will learn about health and safety legislation, including the law relating to risk assessment, and also your employer’s responsibilities. It will help you work with members to tackle workplace issues and […]