The branch has organised two AGMS as follows: Tuesday 12 February 2019 at 12.30 pm, Tolkien Room, City Central Library, Hanley. Buffet at 12 midday – must be pre-ordered by Friday 1 February 2019. Wednesday 20 February 2019 at 12.30 … Cont…Read more…
Unison Branch Elections 2019-2020
The branch is now inviting nominations for anyone who is interested in becoming an officer, convenor, steward/health and safety rep for the branch for 2019/2020. Posters have been produced detailing who to speak to in case of interest, what the job …Read more…
Unison Branch AGMs February 2019
The branch has organised two AGMS as follows: Tuesday 12 February 2019 at 12.30 pm, Tolkien Room, City Central Library, Hanley. Buffet at 12 midday – must be pre-ordered by Friday 1 February 2019. Wednesday 20 February 2019 at 12.30 … Cont…Read more…
There For You Winter Fuel Grant 2018-2019
There For You, Unison’s Welfare Charity are now inviting applications from members who meet the required eligibility criteria for a £60 one off payment to help with fuel costs. FAQS – including eligibility conditions – Winter Fuel Gra…Read more…
Personal Injury Payments October 2018
For October 2018, members in the West Midlands region received £104,164.30 in compensation payments for Personal Injury claims. There were no pay-outs for members of this branch this time but it always pays to be a Unison member. AdvertisementsRead more…
Why Do You Need To Be A Unison Member?
Unison does a lot more on behalf of it’s members than first thought!! AdvertisementsRead more…
Disabled Members Annual Report 2018 – Fighting For a Fairer Future
The 2018 Disabled Members Report – “Fighting For A Fairer Future” is a comprehensive report on the activities of Unison disabled members nationwide throughout the year and is well worth a read – Disabled Members Annual Report 20…Read more…
Unison Black Action Magazine Autumn 2018
Features include:- Celebrating 25 Years In Unison Unison Campaign Successes You Can Give The Gift Of Life Bernie Grant Honoured Bullying & Harassment Black Members Give Me Hope And Confidence Battling The Hostile Environment Black Action Autumn 2018Read more…
West Midlands Personal Injury Claims Paid To Unison Members
For September 2018 members in the West Midlands Region received £77248.75 in compensation payments for Personal Injury Claims. It always pays to be a Unison member!! AdvertisementsRead more…
Unison Retired Members Community Meal at YMCA 2 November 12pm
Unison Retired Members of this branch are hosting a free community meal at the YMCA Hanley on Friday 2 November at 12 midday – ymca community meal 2 november 2018. Everyone welcome. AdvertisementsRead more…
Report of delegate on Hazards Campaign Keele University 27-29 July 2018
Features in this report include: Families Against Corporate Killing Grenfell Tower Tragedy Investigating Incidents & Injuries Fire Risk Inspections Fighting Sexual Harassment and much more. Well worth a read… Hazards Conference Delega…Read more…
TUC Rally At Conservative Party Conference – 29 September 2018, Birmingham
Victoria Square – Birmingham 11am – 3pm. Ahead of the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, join thousands of working people as we march to call time on failed austerity and instead to campaign for a new deal for working people. R…Read more…
Unison Executive Committee – Officerships
Are you interested in becoming more involved with your union and this branch? If yes, the branch has a number of opportunities available, for which full training and support is available: LGBT Officer – male – to job share with … Cont…Read more…
Report of Branch Delegates to Local Government Conference Brighton June 2018
The branch recently sent a delegation to the Local Government Conference in Brighton 18-19 June 2018. A comprehensive report with outstanding drawings has been produced by one of our delegates, Duncan Bourne. Well worth a read…… Conference Delega…Read more…
There For You School Uniform Grant Applications 2018
There For You are offering a one off grant of £40 per school age child up to a max total of £120 for help with school uniforms. To be eligible you must be: A member who has paid 4 weeks … Continue reading →Read more…
Lighthouse Financial Advice Newsletter February 2018
This newsletter features: A Practical End of Year Tax Planning Check List Finding A “nISA” Home For Your Savings Imaging Living On Half Your Current Income Helping Your Family Financially It is well worth a read – Lighthouse Financial…Read more…
Join the Branch at the TUC March & Rally – London 12 May
TUC March & Rally London – Saturday 12 May 11 am – 4pm – A New Deal For Working People – Hyde Park London The march will assemble on the Embankment between Hungerford Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge from 11 am. It will move …Read more…
Branch Newsletter February 2018
The latest branch newsletter is available. Features include: Health & Safety Spotlight – Stress At Work What Have The Trade Unions Ever Done For Us – SOT Council no longer attacking terms and conditions for those who work unsocial hours…Read more…
Did you every wonder where Unison’s colours came from?
Does the colour scheme on the medal look familiar to you? Do you know what it is? Well, it is actually a hunger strike medal from the women’s suffrage movement and represents the colours of the suffragettes. In 1908 the … Continue reading U…Read more…
Health & Safety Spot Light – Stress At Work
Strain on employees at work is seen to be a major cause of Mental Health issues, a government-commissioned report shows that mental health is costing the UK economy almost £100 Billion a year and figures show that around 300,000 people … Continue…Read more…