There For You have now launched their Winter fuel Grant Scheme for 2019-2020. If your net income is £18,000 or less you may be eligible to receive a one off grant of £40 subject to means testing criteria and fund … Continue reading →Read more…
Unison Branch AGMs February 2020
Advance notice – the Unison City of Stoke-On-Trent Local Government Branch AGMs will take place as follows: Monday 10 February 2020 at 12.30 pm, Windsor Room, Stoke Town Hall. Buffet at 12 midday. Must be pre-ordered by Friday 31 January … …Read more…
Branch Elections 2020/21
Nominations are now open for the role of branch convenors, officers, stewards and health and safety reps for 2020/21. A list of current post holders, instructions on who to contact in case interested and the deadline dates for receipt of … Contin…Read more…
Branch Delegate Report – Hazards Conference Keele University
This branch sent a delegate to the Hazards Conference at Keele Unviersity 26-28 July 2019. They have produced an outstanding report on the conference theme of “Cleaning Up Toxic Work” and it is well worth a read – with some … Co…Read more…
Lighthouse Financial Newsletter Autumn 2019
The latest newsletter from Lighthouse Financial Advice is well worth a read. Features include: Time to give your personal finances an MOT Preparing financially for your baby Turned 60 and worried about your pension? LFA – UNISON MoneyTalk Autumn …Read more…
Financial Advice Sessions 3-4 September 2019 for members considering Voluntary Redundancy
The branch has asked Lighthouse Financial Advice to organise complimentary one-to-one sessions for Unison members employed by Stoke-On-Trent City Council who are considering accepting voluntary redundancy. These will be held at the branch office at 40 …Read more…
City Council Budget Proposals August 2019
If you are affected or potentially affected by the August 2019 City of Stoke-On-Trent budget, please do not hesitate to contact the convenor below for your workplace area, who will be more than happy to answer any questions, discuss any … Continu…Read more…
Personal Injury Payments April 2019
For April 2019 members in the West Midlands Region received £178,764.57 in compensation payments for personal injuries. There was nothing for members of this branch but it always pays to be a Unison member. AdvertisementsRead more…
There For You School Uniform Grants
There For You have set up a limited fund to help Unison members on low income with school uniform costs by way of a one-off payment of up to £120. Eligibility criteria and other frequently asked questions – School Uniform … Continue reading…Read more…
Unison Branch Vacancy Bulletin – May 2019
The branch has a number of officer vacancies for its Executive Committee: Women’s Officer Labour Link Officer Recruitment Secretary International Relations Officer Information on these posts are available on the latest branch vacancy bulletin …Read more…
Unison Money Talk Newsletter April 2019
The April 2019 Unison Money Talk newletters is worth a read. It contains articles on: How to make your life savings work harder Things ot think about before you retire Life changing events and your finances Unison Money Talk Newsletter … Continue…Read more…
Unison’s aches, pains and strains campaign
28 February 2019 was national RSI – or repetitive strain injury – awareness day and Unison is taking the opportunity to launch a campaign for better management of all musculoskeletal injuries. The union has conducted research into a random sample ̷…Read more…
Branch Annual Report
The annual report details the hard work undertaken by branch officers during 2018. Well worth a read…. 2018 AdvertisementsRead more…
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…
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…