Most people join and stay in UNISON to get the best representation and support at work when they need it.

But UNISON members also receive superb membership benefits - you could save the cost of your subscription many times over.       See our special local benefits for members.

On production of your UNISON membership card, special benefits arranged just for Bridgend County UNISON branch members include:

	PLEASE NOTE: UNISON members are no longer eligible for 10% discount at Bridgend Designer Outlet...	... at least, not on production of your UNISON card, as used to be the case. However, if you sign up to their their Love Rewards Scheme , you can still get a range of discounts, and more.
CLIVE INTERNATIONAL 10 Queen St, Bridgend	10% discount - no time or day restriction (service only - not products) 25% discount on your first visit (Discounts off full price)	On the day deals available - sometimes up to 50% off Ring on the day for details! 01656 669162

Any ideas for benefits you'd like us to try for? Let us know...

Nationally, benefits include:

Special reduced rates for UNISON members on holiday car hire.   Ring 0870 499 5499 or email ruth.bligh@your-carhire.com

For a comprehensive list of the superb offers available nationally please visit the

UNISON UK site benefits page - www.unison.org.uk/benefits/index.asp

Details on this page include full info about:

• Education and training
• UNISON Welfare
• Free legal advice
• Special deals for members
• Rule book benefits

This page contains more detail about how UNISON members can get great deals with the following companies

Training & Lifelong Learning

UNISON operates a number of schemes offering financial support to UNISON members who wish to undertake courses of study. This could be for:

• UNISON Branch Representatives who want to enhance their union-orientated skills
• UNISON Branch members who want to develop their skills or further their education

Please contact us if you'd like further information about these schemes.

Member Training Opportunities

Training opportunities are regularly available for members and branch activists, and details of all available courses will be included on this site, as and when available.

Here's the latest news:

Four new free seminars

These free seminars are for ULRs, Reps and members interested in learning something new

Tuesday 16th March - Basic Skills/Dyslexia Awareness Seminar Llandudno

Thursday 18th March - Basic Skills/Dyslexia Awareness Seminar Swansea

Tuesday 23rd March - ULR Network of Excellence / Equality Seminar Wrexham

Friday 26th March - ULR Network of Excellence / Equality Seminar Cardiff

Network with your colleagues, hear inspirational speakers, attend workshops, visit stalls, pick up freebies and return to work with new skills and new enthusiasm!

Timings for all events are 10am - 4pm with lunch and refreshments included.

Please contact the Bridgend UNISON Office if you are interested in attending. (remove 21/03/10)

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Stewards training - Spring 2010

If you are interested in attending any of these courses, please contact the branch office before returning your form.

Stewards Introduction: Negotiating & Representation Skills
Closing date: 28/02/10

This is a two day course and is for workplace representatives who will represent members and who are involved in negotiations, or who are likely to become involved in negotiations, with management on pay and conditions.

24-25/03/10 Swansea information/booking form
31/03& 01/04/10 Cardiff information/booking form (remove 19/03/10)

Introduction To Health & Safety
Closing date: 19/03/10

This three-day course is designed mainly for newly elected and less experienced health and safety reps organising at local level. It is also suitable for those stewards who act as Health & Safety Representatives and for anyone else wanting to find out more about the union role in health & safety

07-09/04/10 Cardiff information/booking form
14-16/04/10 Swansea information/booking form (remove 01/04/10)

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Regional Training Programme 2010 - updated 17.02.10

UNISON's extensive training programme continues into 2010 with its usual wide range of courses. These include courses essential for reps such as Handling Grievances & Disciplinaries and Introduction to Health & Safety, as well as other options such as Dyslexia in the Workplace and Intro to Employment Law.

Courses are aimed at reps with different levels of experience, and are held in a number of venues across Wales.

Full information of the wheres and whens is available in the Training Programme chart (Excel document) - updated 18.02.10.. A training programme application form (Word document) is also available to download.

If you're interested in attending, or finding out more about the courses, please please contact the Branch office before your return your form. (22.12.09 remove 23.03.10)

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Are you looking to learn something new?

Why not try one of these Openings courses - free to all UNISON members - starting on 1st June, 1st September or 1st November 2010.

All of the courses have been developed for new learners or those who have not done any learning for a few years. The courses are run via distance learning so you can study where and when you like.

There are no entry requirements and they assume no special knowledge and no experience of studying. They are run by the Open University and lead to recognised qualifications.

Subjects are:

Information about the courses, how, when etc is available to download (Word doc), or if you'd like further information, please contact the Branch Office. (04.12.09 updated 02.03.10 remove 01.11.10)

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Trade Union and Workplace Learning at University of Wales Newport - starting January 2010

The Cert HE Programme at University of Wales Newport, is composed of a variety of individual modules that learners can choose from, either opting for one module or many modules, depending on what the learner wishes to achieve. HE Credits are available through this course.

To simplify the issue of which modules are relevant to Workplace Learners, Trade Union and Community Activists, UCW Newport have identified the following modules that trade union and community activists will find relevant to developing their work and knowledge base. There are, of course, many more modules available within the Cert HE portfolio that learners may wish to view on the CCLL homepage.

UCW Newport have worked and developed their curriculum and current modules with all the major trade unions and Wales TUC and have their support and endorsement.

If you're interested in attending in the course, please contact the Branch office. If you have any questions about the modules or any aspect of UWCN's Workplace and Trade Union Education please contact Angharad.halpin@newport or Tel : 01633 432180.

Distance learning modules include:

• Landmarks in Labour and Trade Union History
• Political Thought

Taught sessions include:

Full information on all the modules is available from the UCWN course pdf document. (23.11.09 remove 31.03.10)

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Help with funding for courses may be available for members: please contact us if you'd like to find out more.

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