Get involved with UVW by attending our events.
Saturdays, 19 Sept -31 oct, 2026
English classes
Saturdays | 19 September – 31 October 2026 | 10am – 1pm We’re pleased to announce our upcoming English course in collaboration with City…
Events
Upcoming events
September 2026
Wed-thurs, 30 september-1 october, 2026
General Workers rep training
Ready to learn how to be a workplace rep? Join us for a two-day rep training for the General workers sector! Standing up for your rights at work…
October 2026
Tues-wed, 13-14 october, 2026
NHS workers rep training
Ready to learn how to be a workplace rep? Join us for a two-day rep training for the NHS workers sector! Standing up for your rights at…
Tues-wed, 20-21 October, 2026
Cleaners & facilities workers’ rep training
Ready to learn how to be a workplace rep? Join us for a two-day rep training for the Cleaners and Facilities workers sector! Standing up for…
November 2026
Saturday, 14 November, 2026
NHS sector meeting
Come together with your fellow UVW members, share what’s happening in your sector, and help shape what we do next. UVW sector meetings are a chance to…
Monday, 16 November, 2026
general sector meeting
Come together with your fellow UVW members, share what’s happening in your sector, and help shape what we do next. UVW sector meetings are a chance to…
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026
services sector meeting
Come together with your fellow UVW members, share what’s happening in your sector, and help shape what we do next. UVW sector meetings are a chance to…
Thursday, 19 November, 2026
cleaners and facilities sector meeting
Come together with your fellow UVW members, share what’s happening in your sector, and help shape what we do next. UVW sector meetings are a chance to…
Past events
1 MAY 2025
INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY WITH UVW
1st May is International Workers’ Day*! UVW calls on all our members, friends and comrades, to join us in a day of action and…
29 Mar 2025, 4pm
Coffee and consultation drop-in session for UVW members
Do you want advice from experienced reps and organisers about how to solve your problems at work? Do you have questions about your statutory…
12 Apr 2025, 5pm
UVW April party and strike fundraiser
Come party for a cause! Join us on Saturday 12 April from 5pm till late for a night of fun, food, music and solidarity!…
15 Feb 2025, 11am
FREE art workshop: Figure Drawing
Start the year learning to draw! Join UVW member artists Ella and Sarah in February 2025 for a FREE Figure Drawing Workshop! 🗓️ Saturday 15…
Feb 2025
Union representative and RECOGNITION trainings
Do you want to learn how to represent yourself and your co-workers, build a campaign in your workplace, or demand union recognition? Join our UVW Representation and Recognition Trainings…
18 Jan 2025
Free 6-week course in digital skills for uvw members
🎓 Start 2025 Enhancing Your Digital Skills in 6 Weeks! Learn essential digital skills to improve your use of email, the internet, and smartphones…
18 Jan 2025
Free English Course for beginners and intermediate speakers – For UVW Members
🎉 Your Free English Language Courses Begin in 2025! We’re thrilled to announce that two levels of English courses—Beginner and Intermediate—will start on Saturday,…
23 Nov 2024, 12pm-2pm
Join the picket at the Science & Natural History museums
It’s picket time again!JOIN THE PICKET ON 23 NOVEMBER! 🗓️ Saturday 23 November 12pm📌 Science Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD The brave security guards…
23 Nov 2024,11am-2pm
FREE art workshops: Art for the picket line and Life drawing
UVW artist members Nelly, Ella, and Sarah are offering two Saturday morning FREE art workshops on poster-making for picket lines and life drawing for…
2 Nov 2024,12pm – 8pm
Colada Morada Festival in Casa UVW
As it’s now an annual tradition, the Ecuadorean folk dance group Warmis UK and UVW invite all UVW members, their friends, and families to…
15 Oct 2024, 6.30pm-8.30pm
UVW Certified Reps Course – Online only
Stand up to your bosses! Become a UVW union rep! Build your confidence skills to represent you and your colleagues in your workplace. This…
Oct 2024
New Employment Laws Workshop for UVW members
Your rights at work will soon change. Register to find out how ✍️ The government is expected to introduce a whole host of new…