1 January – 30 December 2025
Date: Various
Location: Various locations across the region
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 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.
For members wish to become accredited or represent members in grievance and disciplinary procedures, you must also attend Stage 2.
Start | End | Training type | Location |
24/03/2025 | 25/03/2025 | Health | Newcastle |
31/03/2025 | 01/04/2025 | Local Government | Newcastle |
09/04/2025 | 10/04/2025 | Local Government | Middlesbrough |
07/05/2025 | 08/05/2025 | Health Stewards | Durham |
05/06/2025 | 06/06/2025 | Local Government | Durham |
11/06/2025 | 12/06/2025 | Health | Newcastle |
11/09/2025 | 12/09/2025 | Health | Middlesbrough |
06/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | Local Government | Newcastle |
05/11/2025 | 06/11/2025 | Local Government | Middlesbrough |