8 and 9 November 2016 (Starts 11am on first day finishing at 4pm second day) at UNISON Centre, London A two day training course aimed at young women members (under the age of 27 on 9 November) that want to become more active in UNISON or existing young women members that want to improve their confidence in different situations.…
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Goodbye Carole
This week was Carole’s final week working at University of Brighton. We would like to thank everyone who came to Carole’s leaving party or sent fond farewell messages. We’ll miss Carole’s support and dedication; she has been an inspiration to many of us and we cannot imagine UNISON without her. We hope Carole enjoys her retirement and we wish her the…
EU referendum debate video
For those of you who couldn’t make the debate earlier this month, the event was filmed:
Learning opportunities
Learning is at the heart of UNISON and here is a selection of courses that may be of interest to you. Learning for you If you’re not sure where to start, have a look at our national website and you can find out about the courses we offer to members. You can also contact us on unisonhelp@brighton.ac.uk English and Maths…
Article on the public meeting in Hastings on wednesday 4th May
Hastings Observer published an article about Wednesday’s public meeting… Unions have branded a decision to close the university campus in Hastings as ‘educational vandalism’. Carole Chick, from Unison, said students and unions had received nothing but ‘smoke and mirrors, spin and obfuscation’ from the University of Brighton’s management when questioned on why it reached the controversial decision. Read more: http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/local/unions-blast-hastings-campus-closure-1-7366438…
Meet Adam
We are happy to announce we have a new branch officer; Adam Shropshire. Adam works in Academic Services on Falmer campus and is our branch Disabled Members Officer. The reason I got involved with the post of disability’s officer is because I myself was paralysed and disabled; wheelchair bound for nearly 2 years, so it gave me an insight into…
Calling Black Members
A couple of dates for your diary: 16 July – Regional Black Members Committee Meeting (at UNISON Ranger House, Guildford GU1 4UL) 19 November Regional Black Members Committee Meeting (at UNISON Centre, London, NW1 2AY) Please note, all black members are welcome to attend. Contact unisonhelp@brighton.ac.uk for more information. ___________________________________ TUC Education have a Black Activist Mentoring Scheme. If you…
Hands Off Hastings Demo
The Hands off Hastings demo starts from the Level this Wednesday at 13:00. More information at facebook.com/events/463967973807768/ You can also follow the demo on Twitter #handsoffhastings and join the Student Union mailing list at bit.ly/HoHmailinglist
EU debate
On 12th May there is a public debate organised from the University of Brighton’s School of Humanities on the European Union Referendum. Caroline Lucas (MP for Brighton Pavilion) will be debating Tom Hickey of the University on ”In’ or ‘Out’ – which Way for the Left?’ Details are below. It’s at 8pm on 12th May in The Old Courtroom, Church…
BSL UNISON website is now live
To access the BSL website please visit bsl.unison.org.uk