Stewards Course (Social Care) – Hybrid

23 September – 21 October 2024

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

Closing date: noon 8 September 2024

This is a Hybrid Course predominantly aimed at members working in Social Care but open to other members. The first 4 sessions will be delivered online with the final session being held at UNISONs regional office in Newcastle.

Online 4:30-7:30

  • 23 September online 5pm – 7pm
  • 30 September online 5pm – 7pm
  • 7 October online 5pm – 7pm
  • 14 October online 5pm – 7pm

Final session in person 9:30am – 4:30pm, UNISON Northern, Newcastle regional office

  • 21 October

This training for workplace representatives will help you to understand the steward’s role in organising members at local level and help you feel confident in carrying out your duties. It covers topics including: the role of an organising union; the importance of equalities in UNISON; working with members and more experienced activists to resolve issues; where and when to seek advice and guidance; union procedures; and your next steps in UNISON. It will also cover representation skills and will certify you as competent to accompany members at disciplinary and grievance hearings in order to comply with the Employment Relations Act

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