UNISON Ulearn Northern Ireland

UNISON has started recruiting for the Open University K100 Understanding Health & Social Care course in Down Lisburn Trust, Mater Trust, North & West Belfast Trust, Ulster Community Hospitals Trust and Greenpark Trust. These courses will recruit in November - early December. The course is also open to members from outside the Trust to apply, e.g. private nursing homes, private care providers, ambulance service, blood transfusion service, however the course will run during the day and participants would have to work personal rotas around the timetable to attend. »more

Over the next twelve months, the Review of Public Administration will result in the merger of Health Trusts, Education & Library Boards and Councils. This will mean that UNISON members will transfer to new employers, involving possible relocation of staff and there are concerns around attempts to centralise and privatise services, particular administration. »more

This course is for any activist in health or education who is dealing with Job Evaluations. The course aims to give participants an understanding of the processes and pitfalls associated with this process. »more

Getting the negotiating edge for members is closely linked to understanding how the legislation works. This day is for activists to gain a better understanding of how to utilise legislation to get the best for members »more

Women Seen & Heard is taking place in Derry from 10am - 1pm. This is a chance to learn more about what UNISON is doing for our women members, hear about your rights, talk about you, you interests and concerns at work, in your local community and in the Union. »more