Unionreps Connect is back for 2026 – our biggest and most ambitious conference yet!

Join union reps from across the UK in Leeds for a day of expert speakers, practical workshops, networking and inspiration. 

Whether you're a workplace rep, health and safety rep, equality rep or learning rep, you'll leave with new ideas, new skills and renewed confidence to support your members.

This year's programme reflects the changing world of work, with an even greater focus on the issues that matter most to reps today. Alongside updates on employment rights and workplace law, we'll be shining a spotlight on equality, inclusion and the vital role equality reps play in creating fairer workplaces.

Choose from a wide range of interactive workshops and we have also built in dedicated networking opportunities, giving you the chance to meet reps from across the movement, share experiences and learn from one another.

Whether you're attending for the first time or returning after previous conferences, Unionreps Connect 2026 will equip you with practical knowledge, fresh ideas and valuable connections to help you make an even bigger difference in your workplace.

Why attend?

• Hear the latest expert updates on employment rights, workplace law and key developments affecting union reps. 
• Explore practical workshops on organising, bargaining, equality, health and safety, workplace learning and emerging workplace issues. 
• Learn how to champion equality and inclusion, with dedicated sessions designed for equality reps and anyone committed to creating fairer workplaces. 
• Gain practical skills and confidence to support and represent members more effectively. 
• Network with fellow reps from across the UK, sharing ideas, experiences and best practice. 
• Be inspired by the people and campaigns shaping the future of the trade union movement. 

Workshop themes include:

• Equality, inclusion and the role of equality reps 
• Employment rights and workplace law 
• Health, safety and wellbeing 
• Organising and campaigning 
• Workplace learning and skills 
• Collective bargaining and negotiation 
• Tackling discrimination, harassment and workplace division 
• Digital organising and member engagement 

Don't miss Unionreps Connect 2026 in Leeds – your opportunity to learn, connect and help shape the future of work and the trade union movement.

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