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
WEEKLY SESSIONS 7pm-9pm, 2024
DRUMS AND RESISTANCE – AFRO-COLOMBIAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP
Come and learn to play Cumbia Bullerengue on the drums – and more – and to sing and dance the Afro-Colombian rhythm mixing resistance…
Sat 19 October 2024, 5pm till late
Strike solidarity party
Party to celebrate our wins and fundraise for our strikes! 🔥 Have fun and help us fund our next fight! Are you ready to…
SAT 21 SEPTEMBER – 23 NOVEMBER, 2024
Free 10-week English language course for UVW members
UPDATE: Your free English language course for UVW members begins on Saturday 21 September 2024. We apologise for the delay but we are pleased…
SAT 5 Oct – SAT 9 NOV, 2024
6-WEEK FREE DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING
UPDATE: Your free Digital Skills course for UVW members begins on Saturday 5 October 2024. We apologise for the delay but we are please…
SAT 7 SEPTEMBER 2024, 3pm-5pm
CAFÉ CONSULTA, COFFEE Q&A
Do you want advice from experienced reps and organisers about how to solve your problems at work? Do you have questions about the union?…
SAT 5 OCTOBER 2024, 3pm-5pm
CAFÉ CONSULTA, COFFEE Q&A
Do you want advice from experienced reps and organisers about how to solve your problems at work? Do you have questions about the union?…
SAT 2 NOVEMBER 2024, 3pm-5pm
CAFÉ CONSULTA, COFFEE Q&A
Do you want advice from experienced reps and organisers about how to solve your problems at work? Do you have questions about the union?…
SEPTEMBER, 2024
UVW TRADE UNION RECOGNITION COURSE – ONLINE ONLY
Stand up to your bosses! Build your confidence skills to represent you and your colleagues in your workplace. This Autumn 2024, we are organising…
Sat 3 August 2024, 12pm – 3pm
UVW Organiser Training
Do you want to be an organiser? Do you want to learn the secrets of UVW-style organising? This is the training for you! We…
10 July 2024, 8.30am
Join the DfE cleaners and caterers on the picket line
On Wednesday 10 July, outsourced UVW cleaners and caterers at the Department for Education are striking for the second time in a month for…
Saturday 8 June 2024, 5pm – LATE
fundraiser PARTY for the striking cleaners at the Department for Education.
We are organising a fundraiser on Saturday for the striking cleaners at the Department for Education. Bring your friends and family! There will be…
30 MAY 2024, 6.30pm
FREE Online workshop for UVW members: How to win a 4-day work week!
Learn about the four-day work week, what it is, why it’s important, and how you can build a campaign in your workplace to win…