OUT is the Unison newsletter for LGBT Members. Features in this edition include: LGBT members talk about their jobs, the difference they make and the challenges they face Overcoming Hate The LGBT Voice in Unison No Fly Zone and much more … Continue reading →Read more…
Unison Black Members Newsletter Summer 2017
The Summer 2017 Black Members magazine includes the following features Black members’ issues debated at conference – including immigration and the effect of the EU referendum and the Brexit vote. Remembering enslaved Africans and their descendents Unisons Race Equality Priorities…Read more…
Unison Schools Newsletter Summer 2017
Features include: What does the £1.3 billion extra money announced by the Government during July 2017 really mean? Advance Diary Date – Stars In Schools – 24/11/17 Unison Equality Survey Croyde Bay & Unison Travel Club Holiday Offers Well worth … Continue reading →Read more…
Personal Injury Settlements May 2017
For May 2017, members in the West Midlands Region received £143579.90 in compensation payments for Personal Injury Claims. It always pays to be a Unison member!!Read more…
Unison School Uniform Grants 2017
There For You are now accepting applications for help with school uniform costs. How much are the Grants? They are one-off grants of £40 per school age child, up to a total of £120 Am I eligible? To be eligible … Continue reading →Read more…
Report On Unison National Women’s Conference Brighton
Our delegate has provided a most detailed report on the following wide range of topics. M1 Zero Hours Contracts – closing the loopholes M6 The Wage Penalty of Motherhood M7 Pregnancy discrimination M8 Women and the cuts – strategies for … Continue reading →Read more…
Pay Claim Consultation 2018-2019
The branch has organised two members meetings regarding consultation on the submission to the employer for the 2018-2019 pay claim: Wednesday 10 may 12 midday – 12.30 pm Glover Room, Stoke Town Hall Tuesday 16 May 12.30 pm-1.00 pm Glover … Continue reading →Read more…
Ballot Papers for Unison NEC Elections April 2017
Ballots are now taking place for contested seats on the national executive council. Voting Process Members not on the UNISON central membership system on 3 January 2017 will not be eligible to vote in these elections. Only full members are eligible … Continue reading →Read more…
NEC Elections 3- 28 April 2017 – 5 Reasons To Vote
Are you a UNISON member? You can vote for our national executive council between 3 April and 28 April. But why should you? Here are five reasons to use your vote. 1. The NEC makes decisions that affect your life and the lives … Continue reading →Read more…
Unison Branch Executive Committee – Vacant Officer Positions
The Branch Executive Committee currently has vacancies for: Welfare Secretary LGBT Officer male – job share Equality Officer Membership & Recruitment Officer Education Secretary Communications Officer Youth Officer International Relations Officer Job descriptions for each post are…Read more…
Branch Annual Report 2016
The annual report reflects the work undertaken by the branch January – December 2016. It is well worth a read – 2016Read more…
Personal Injury Settlements January 2017
For January 2017, members in the West Midlands Unison region received £251,400 in compensation for personal injury payments, with members of this branch receiving £3335. It always pays to be a Unison member!!Read more…
Unison Branch AGMs 13 and 22 February 2017
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS – MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2017 12.30 PM TOLKIEN ROOM, CITY CENTRAL LIBRARY, BETHESDA, ST, HANLEY AND WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2017 12.30 PM WINDSOR ROOM, CIVIC CENTRE All current branch members are invited to attend one of the two … Continue reading →Read more…
Unison Branch AGM’s February 2017
There is a choice of two AGMs for every branch member to attend as follows: Monday 13 February 2017 at 12.30 pm, Tolkien Room, City Central Library, Bethesda St, Hanley – buffet at 12 midday – must be pre-ordered by … Continue reading →Read more…
City Council Budget 2016-2017 Contact Information
If you are affected by the budget or have any questions relating to this, please telephone or e-mail the Convenor who covers your directorate. City Director & Governance – Amber Robinson – Branch Secretary – mobile 07786 330404 email amber.robinson@stoke.gov.uk ……Read more…
Unison There for You Winter Fuel Grant 2016-2017
Unison’s Welfare Charity, There For You is now inviting applications for a Winter Fuel Grant Payment for 2016-2017. Eligibility now includes those in receipt of housing benefit and the amount of the grant has risen from £40 to £50 per … Continue reading →Read more…
Stars In Schools 25 November 2016
The branch awarded a food box comprising tea, coffee, chocolates, biscuits and sweets to those schools who organised events in appreciation of their valued School Support Staff on 25 November 2016 for Unison’s Stars In Schools Day. Read more…
City Council Budget 2017-2018
If you are affected by the budget or have any questions relating to this, please telephone or e-mail the Convenor who covers your directorate. City Director & Governance – Amber Robinson – Branch Secretary – mobile 07786 330404 email amber.robinson@stoke.gov.uk ……Read more…
Election of Branch Officers, Convenors and Stewards for 2017-2018
Nominations are now being sought for branch officers, convenors and stewards for 2017-2018. Instructions on how to apply with deadline dates for nominations are detailed on the annual elections poster – annual-elections-exec. If you are interested in a post and … Continue reading →Read more…
Retired Members Conference Southport 2016
The branch sent a delegate to the Unison National Retired Members’ Conference held in Southport during October 2016. Their report covers: Women’s SOG meeting Social Care Transport Energy all issues which affect pensioners locally and nationally –…Read more…