News update: NJC pay offer 2022/23 On Monday 25 July 2022 the Employers’ Side of the National Joint Council (NJC) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, made a final pay offer to local government employees. The pay offer is a … Continue reading Read more…
Branch convenor vacancy
There is currently a vacancy for a convenor. If you are interested in this position please contact Amber Robinson on mobile 07786 330404 or email amber.robinson@stoke.gov.uk for an informal discussion and the issuing of relevant paperwork. The closing…Read more…
Lighthouse Unison Money Talk Newsletter March 2021
Prioritise your emotional well-being Help to buy scheme extended Child trust funds come of age Your mortgage matters – don’t put your head in the sand Retirement focus – more important now than ever whatever your age Well worth a R…Read more…
Unison achieves victory on exit payments
Unison has achieved victory in the campaign to scrap the cap on exit payments at £95,000. The Government has now abandoned the changes as they meant moderately paid staff could have been affected, especially those over 55 taking redundancy. Read more &…Read more…
Unison Branch AGMS Feb 2021
There are two dates for the City of Stoke-On-Trent Local Government Branch AGMs and they are as follows: 12.00pm 10th and the 15th of February 2021. You only need to attend one of the meetings. As the meeting will … Continue reading →Read more…
Winter Fuel Grants 2021
There for You are also pleased to announce that for this year only, members can apply for a grant of up to £200. Eligibility · Applicants must be a UNISON member and have paid at least four weeks subscriptions at the … Continue reading →Read more…
Election of officers, convenors and stewards 2021-2022
Nominations are now open for branch elections for 2021-2022. The deadline date for receipt of convenor nominations at the branch office is 10 am Monday 4 January 2021. The deadline date for receipt of officer nominations at the branch office … Co…Read more…
Lighthouse Financial Services Newsletter November 2020
The latest edition includes: Keeping on track for your retirement Protecting your family’s future through estate planning Covid 19 – the ultimate financial stress test Well worth a read –Read more…
Unison West Midlands Events – Black History Month October 2020
In October we celebrate Black History Month and for the Unison West Midlands Region what a celebration it’s going to be this year! Despite all the current challenges, the West Midlands Regional Black Members SOG have pulled out all the … Continue…Read more…
Unison National Campaign About Need For More Council Funding
UNISON have launched a video about the urgent need for more council funding. It has had over one million views and that it has led to a couple of thousand people writing to their MP about the issue via this link. … Continue reading ͛…Read more…
NJC Pay Claim Ballot Results 2020-2021
UNISON’s National NJC Committee met on Friday to consider the results of the consultation of members on the 2020/21 pay offer for local government workers in England, Northern Ireland and Cymru/Wales. Overall members voted by 2 to 1 to accept … …Read more…
Chief Officers Pay Claim Ballot Results For 2020-2021
Members on Chief Officer grades have voted to accept the employer’s offer of a 2.75% pay increase with effect from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. The JNC has also agreed to conduct a joint survey of all local … Continue reading →Read more…
There For You School Uniform Grants
One off school Uniform Grants are now available from There For You up to a maximum of £50 per school age child up to a maximum of £150. Eligibility criteria apply and only one application per household is allowed. Due … Continue reading →Read more…
Lighthouse Financial Advice By Telephone 27-29 July 2020
Lighthouse Financial Advice are offering free half hour telephone advice appointments for branch members during 27-29 July 2020. Help can be obtained on: Protecting you family income Passing on your wealth to loved ones in a tax efficient way Understan…Read more…
Lighthouse Financial Advice During Coronavirus
Lighthouse Financial Advice is still offering financial advice to members. Telephone and webinars are available – Lighthouse – Financial Advice During CoronavirusRead more…
Department for Education Coronavirus Help Line
The Department for Education Coronavirus helpline is available to answer questions about COVID-19 relating to education and children’s social care. Staff, parents and young people can contact this helpline as follows: Phone: 0800 046 8687 Opening hours…Read more…
Unison Guidance For Members Affected By Coronavirus
The latest information is available from the unison national website at the following link: https://www. unison.org.uk/coronavirus-rights-workRead more…
Unison Branch Executive Committee – Vacant Posts
The branch has a number of vacancies for officers to sit on its Executive Committee which meets 11 times a year. These include: Women’s Officer Recruitment Secretary Education Secretary Welfare Secretary International Relations Officer Black Memb…Read more…
Joint Trade Budget Update – 28 February 2020
A thank you from your joint trade union representatives You have worked to achieve something that has never been achieved before. You may be aware that at yesterdays Full Council meeting the budget proposals for 2020/21 were VOTED DOWN. This … C…Read more…
Lighthouse Financial Advice Newsletter Spring 2020
Information in this edition includes: Act now before it is too late to use your allowances Make tax optimisation a family affair Savings plans for people with low or moderate incomes A brighter financial future for Melanie and her children … Cont…Read more…