Our UNISON East Midlands 2025 Activist Programme is now available at: eastmidlands.unison.org.uk/activists/

If you've heard of the Union Learning Rep (ULR) role but not sure what they do, or are interested but need to know more before committing, come along to our 'So, What is a ULR?' Webinar on 4 March. To register visit: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8a146d85…

'How to Spot Disinformation' - Not a UNISON course but it looks like a hugely important workshop being run by our partners The WEA. Please spread the word.

Well done to Liz and Andy. Brilliant people and brilliant trade unionists. 👏👏👏

What does an 'organised learning branch' look like? We've updated our graphic which imagines 'an ideal world'. This, and many more resources, can be found at: eastmidlands.unison.org.uk/ulr-resources/

UNISON's Learning Grant Scheme 2025 is now open. In 2024 UNISON East Midlands members received £6410 towards their education costs. For details please visit: learning.unison.org.uk/financial-supp…

The The WEA have made available a recording of a fantastic webinar they ran last week with Amanda Ruggeri on mis-information & dis-information. tinyurl.com/WEAMisinformat… This also includes a link to the WEA's bite size course on the subject

Too many people are forced to live on a shoestring, but UNISON is #ThereForYou. If you’re a UNISON member on a low income, check whether you could apply for £30 vouchers to buy new footwear for your family unison.org.uk/stepintospring

Taking part in #LearningAtWorkWeek for the first time? Sign up and get started here 👇 bit.ly/SignUpGetStart…

April is Stress Awareness Month and we've pulled together a range of resources on stress and how to combat it: 💻 Digital-related stress 🤲 Mindfulness 🌳 Benefits of green space & exercise 👩‍🎓 Stress as a student and more... ow.ly/HR2o50VqiRe #StressAwarenessMonth

Next week we will once again be celebrating Learning at Work Week here in UNISON East Midlands with 40+ events in over 24 branches. We will also be launching our Regional Member-Learning Programme (July - December) with new courses & old favourites. #LearningAtWorkWeek

ULR Ben, Facilities Asst at Loughborough Hospital, is ready for #LearningAtWorkWeek. Brilliant to be in a hospital that already has lots of UNISON - UK's largest union Learning posters up. Last month Ben also spoke at a meeting of the night staff about courses.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 📖 To celebrate #learningatworkweek, our UNISON East Midland Education & Member Development team have launched the June - December learning programme. Take a look at our new courses and get signed up! 🔽 eastmidlands.unison.org.uk/members

Tomorrow: join this webinar to hear about the impact 15 years of cuts has had to adult education and what can be done! #stopthecuts #protectadulteducation

Think we can say UNISON Nottingham City branch are prepared for #LearningAtWorkWeek 👏👏👏

Well done to everyone at Lincs Police. Sounds fantastic 👏👏

#LearningAtWorkWeek continues at Leicestershire County Council! ULR, Katharine Friedmann is challenging members to guess how much UNISON East Midlands members have received in learning Grants.

Brilliant work by the ULRs in the UNISON Northants Learning Team. 👏👏👏