See the contact us page for contact details. If you would like to get more involved with your union have a look at the quick guide to branch roles below - why not get active in UNISON?
Stewards
A UNISON steward is an elected rep who helps organise, recruit and represent members in their workplace. Find out more
Workplace contacts
This is an ideal role for someone who is interested in becoming a steward or safety rep and wants to find out more about what’s involved. Find out more
Health and Safety Reps
A UNISON health and safety rep helps to make sure that people’s jobs and their workplaces do not cause injury or ill-health. Find out more
Union Learning Reps - (We are currently looking for more ULRs)
ULRs are enthusiasts and advocates for learning. Their precise role will vary according to their own circumstances. It can include:
- raising awareness of lifelong learning issues in the workplace, especially for non traditional learners
- helping to identify and articulate the learning needs of particular groups of members/potential members
- with the branch education or lifelong learning coordinator, liaising with employers on lifelong learning opportunities in the workplace
- recruiting new members into the branch and encouraging existing members to get more involved through their interest in learning
- contacting and talking to members and potential members about how UNISON can assist them in their development
- supporting members who are on a learning programme
- signposting potential learners to possible providers
- representing and negotiating on behalf of members on issues around learning.
If you are interested in this role please contact Chris Batty 35900 or if you are interested in the L4Life funding (which stands at £135 a year for non work related learning for Grades 2-3-4) contact Eileen Barrett, University Learning advisor.
