We know our new reps and activists need support and information, help and advice – even more so when you’re new to the role. Here are some things to do to get you started
1. Ask your branch for mentoring
Support, including training, is available at both national and regional level, but the key to supporting new activists is through the personal touch at branch level – in other words, mentoring.
The key roles for a mentor or buddy will be to:
- possible shadowing when supporting members;
- inform you about your training or other development needs;
- direct you to key people in the branch;
- encourage you to work out solutions to issues as they arise;
- help you find ways to follow up actions from courses and put your learning into practice.
2. Read the stewards’ handbook
This essential publication is given to all reps and stewards and is packed with useful information. Contact your branch secretary Lorraine Thomson if you haven’t received yours yet.
3. Join the Organising Space
The Organising Space is a dedicated microsite for UNISON activists to share and discuss the issues and strategies affecting their duties in the workplace.
Find out more about the Organising Space
Are you a new rep?
- Sign up for stewards’ training – contact your branch secretary Lorraine Thomson.
- Let your branch know you’ve been elected as a rep.
- Make sure your added to the list of Stewards on Stirling Unison Website
- Make sure we have an email address for you. This will allow you to get any emails sent out to you by the branch and keep you updated on branch issues and events.
- Check out our Website regularly as news items are updated on a daily basis
- Follow us on Facebook
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