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:

Cymru Wales Branch & Regional Courses

New courses for the autumn include

• DDA Training
• Equalities Weekend
• Public Sector Equality Duties

See the full listing on the Branch & Regional update chart from June 2010 (Excel, 19KB)

Please contact the Branch Office before submitting your application form.

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Summer 2010 Regional Training Course Schedule

A range of courses is available. If you're interested in attending any of these courses, please contact the Branch Office before submitting your application form.

• Negotiating & Representation Skills
• Employment Relations Act (ERA) Re-accreditation Training
• Introduction to Health & Safety
• Introduction To: Employment Law / Contracts Of Employment / Work-Life Balance

Links within each section go to Word documents.

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Negotiating & Representation Skills

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. It is ideal for all workplace representatives. It is organised in an active way that gives us all an opportunity to have a say as well as listen to others.

A large part of the course is based on practice negotiating sessions giving you practical experience of negotiating situations. The scenarios and negotiating situations used in the course are designed to be as close to reality as possible.

Locations/dates:

Carmarthen - 21st & 22nd July closing date for applications: 30th June 2010
Cardiff - 21st & 22nd July closing date for applications: 30th June 2010

If you're interested in attending any of these courses, please contact the Branch Office before submitting your application form.

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Employment Relations Act (ERA) Re-accreditation Training

This new two day course is aimed at UNISON workplace representatives who have completed a first stage course, either the UNISON Organising Steward and the 3 day Handling Grievances and Disciplinaries course or the equivalent, including the TUC 10 day course. It is relevant to reps who have previously attended UNISON's One Step Ahead training, and also to branch officers and is designed to meet the requirements of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) reaccreditation.

The purpose of the course is to update reps on new developments both in UNISON and in the law. In some cases participants will be signposted to further training, for example in the Public Sector Equality Duties or to develop new skills such as in mentoring.

Swansea 28th - 29th July - closing date for applications: 16th June 2010
Wrexham 28th - 29th July - closing date for applications: 16th June 2010

If you're interested in attending any of these courses, please contact the Branch Office before submitting your application form.

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Introduction to Health & Safety

This 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.

Locations/dates:

Colwyn Bay - 21st - 23rd July closing date for applications: 30th June 2010
Swansea - 21st - 23rd July closing date for applications: 30th June 2010
Carmarthen - 4th - 6th August closing date for applications: 14th July 2010
Cardiff - 4th - 6th August closing date for applications: 14th July 2010

If you're interested in attending any of these courses, please contact the Branch Office before submitting your application form.

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Introduction To: Employment Law / Contracts Of Employment / Work-Life Balance

This course is designed mainly for less experienced UNISON Stewards, anyone who has not attended an employment law course previously, and those wishing to refresh their knowledge. Click on the location for full information about each of the individual courses, including a booking form.

Locations/dates:

Colwyn Bay - 11-13th August
Swansea - 11-13th August
Carmarthen - 18-20th August
Cardiff - 18-20th August

If you're interested in attending any of these courses, please contact the Branch Office before submitting your application form.

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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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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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