Welcome to the activists' zone for stewards and activists, providing a range of information, documents and advice useful to UNISON activists

Advice for activists

Working with members
Recruiting
Dealing with problems  
Health & safety
Campaigning
Your rights 


Key communications

InFocus is sent automatically to registered stewards, representatives and lay activists. If you are not receiving your copy, check with your branch, or regional office, to make sure you are registered as a steward or rep.

eFocus is a weekly email bulletin from the general secretary for reps and activists. If you are a registered steward or activist and aren't receiving eFocus, update your email details here or make sure that the RMS membership system has a record of your email address by contacting

Branch Development

A set of short planning modules to help branches map their branch organisation and membership.

Branch Development and Organising Toolkit: an overview 

Organising tips 

Briefings 

 

Simple steps to setting up an email address

Connecting members

Legal briefing - there's a law against harassment

(21/03/08) There is legislation to deal with bullying and harassment in the workplace - but it's complex and not always the ideal solution

Health & Safety

UNISON believes Health & Safety in the workplace is an issue for everyone.

every year thousands of people suffer accidents and ill health at work - most of which could have been avoided.

we are campaigning for a new way of working one that guarantees every worker a safe and healthy workplace.

Fighting for better health and safety

New equality legislation - A UNISON briefing

UNISON response to government green paper on new equality legislation.


New equality legislation - A UNISON briefing