Moving and Shaking

We’re proud to present the recordings of a unique series of talks and discussions held during Adult Learners Week, 18-21 September 2023.

The sessions are aimed at addressing the big issues facing young workers, giving you the power to move, shake and be an influencer at work through your union.

The “Moving & Shaking” talks brought together UNISON members with expert speakers over the course of an hour, all hosted by our learning team.

These videos give will give you answers to some of the most pressing questions facing modern workers in the public services in Wales.

How do I recognise and respond to sexual harassment at work?


How can we make workplaces better for people with hidden disabilities?


How can we stop A.I from destroying our jobs?


How do I get my voice heard at work?


How do we become active anti-racists in our workplaces?

Speakers

Kyron Rush & Tam Egluezabal, Race Equality First

Resources

Wales TUC Anti-Racism Toolkit

Learn more

Working in diverse teams – OpenLearn – Open University


How do I become a leader in my workplace?

Speakers

Nirushan Sudarsan, Future Gen Leadership Academy Graduate

Najma Hashi, Office of the Commissioner for Future Generations

Resources

Future Generations Leadership Academy 3.0 – The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

Learn more

Collective leadership – OpenLearn – Open University


How do I get the qualifications I need for my career?

Speakers

Gareth Price, Working Wales

Leanne Waring, Cardiff & Vale College

Ali Yalmaz, Talk Training

Rich Speight, UNISON Cymru Wales

Resources

Working Wales | Working Wales (gov.wales)

Learn more

Developing career resilience – OpenLearn – Open University


If you watch one or more of these videos, please take a few minutes to complete the Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) Learner Form below.

When asked for the course name select “Adult Learners Week – Moving and Shaking Series (MBGE)” from the dropdown menu and use date you watched the video as the course date.