Features in this issue include: Unison helps to support the families of Bosley Mill Christmas Celebration Bake Off 10 December 2015 2016 AGM Diary Date Unison Campaigning Across Stoke-On-Trent Coffee, Cake, Chat Why join a union – essential cover at … Continue reading →Read more…
Unison Branch Magazine December 2015
Features in this issue include:- Unions help to support the families of Bosley Mill Christmas Celebration Charity Bake Off 10 December 2015 AGM 2016 – diary date Unison Campaigning Across Stoke-On-Trent Why Join A Union? December 2015Read more…
Christmas Celebration Charity Bake Off Event 10 December 2015
The branch has organised a Christmas Charity Bake Off Event on Thursday 10 December 2015 between 10 am and 2pm at the Kings Hall Stoke. Both members and non members are invited to bring their bakes to the Kings Hall … Continue reading →Read more…
Personal Injury Settlements October 2015
For October 2015, members in the West Midlands Region received £248,273.36 in settlement for personal injury claims. Nothing this time for members of this branch but it still pays to be a Unison member.Read more…
2nd Delegate Report LGBT Conference 13-15 November 2015
And here is the report from the second delegate. Highlights include discussions on “the Nordic Model” and the implication of the withdrawal of unison subscription payments via salary – LGBT Conference 2015 Dominic GrattyRead more…
Delegate Report of LGBT Conference 13-15 November 2015
One of the delegates has produced a most interesting report. Topics include caucus meetings, Motion 38 – Unison’s position on sex work with particular interest on LGBT and international sex workers and the mental health of young LGBT people. It’s … Continue reading →Read more…
Unison General Secretary Election – Branch Nominates Heather Wakefield
The City of Stoke on Trent Branch endorse Heather as our choice for General Secretary. The branch executive also recognises that our branch membership is predominantly female therefore it was felt that this, in conjunction with Heather’s considerable experience as … Continue reading…Read more…
Bosley Mill Disaster
This branch along with the other council trade trade unions and Stoke-On-Trent City Council have made a donation to the Bosley Disaster Appeal in support of the bereaved families. More information on the disaster can be found at http://www.helpbosley.co.uk/Read more…
November 2015 is the TUC’s Anti-Bullying Month
This November is anti-bullying month. The TUC is concerned workplace bullying is still a big issue for far too many workers across the UK. The TUC is carrying out new research to find out about the scale and the effects … Continue reading →Read more…
Your Rights Under Attack From The Tories
“Your Rights Under Attack from the Tories“ By now I’m sure you’re aware of the Government’s attempts to further undermine your rights at work via the Trade Union Bill. The Bill itself is progressing through the normal parliamentary process and is facing ……Read more…
Vote in Unison’s General Secretary Election 2015
Unison is holding an election to chose who will be General Secretary and lead the union for the next five years. The General Secretary is the most senor role in the union and is the public face of Unison at … Continue reading →Read more…
Sign The Petition Opposing the 1% Pay Cap For Public Sector Workers For The Next 5 Years
Remove the 1% public sector pay cap. Teachers, nurses, civil servants, local Government Workers etc deserve a pay rise too. People working in the public sector have already suffered 5 years of no pay rises and increased pension costs. Another … Continue reading →Read more…
Are you experiencing racism in the workplace?
If you are not aware bullying, racism and discrimination will not stop unless we do something. Be an active Unison Black member so that we can fight the same struggle together. Let’s make our workplace and community equal for ALL … Continue reading →Read more…
October 2015 Is Black History Month
A full poster is available for display – Black History Month If you would like further information on events taking place or if you have any issues in the workplace please contact Alimiyau Abdulrahaman, Black Members’ Officer on 01782 236687 … Continue reading →Read more…
Disabled Members’ Self Organised Group
The branch is seeking to launch a Disabled Members’ Self Organised Group. A full size poster is available for display – Disabled Members SOG Launch October 2015 If you are interested in joining the group, have any ideas on how the … Continue reading →Read more…
2nd Delegate’s Report On Hazards Conference 4-6 September 2015
And here is the report from our second delegate, Nickoli Wilde. This is a very detailed and comprehensive report on a whole myriad of topics. The key sections are: What is Unison National Health & Safety Unit doing? Organising Space … Continue reading →Read more…
Convenors Constituency Newsletter October 2015
(You never know what ripples a visit by a branch convenor could make in your workplace!) Com-Unison is the first in what will hopefully be a bi-monthly or quarterly newsletter from convenors. However, it’s success largely depends upon members contacting us with a … Continue reading…Read more…
Unison Branch Executive Nomination For General Secretary 2015
The branch Executive Committee of 16 September 2015 voted to endorse Heather Wakefield as their preferred candidate for the Unison General Secretary election.Read more…
Report on Hazards 2015 Conference Keele 4-6 September 2015
This branch sent two delegates to the Hazards Conference at Keele University 4-6 September 2015. A report has been produced by the first delegate which contains information on: The plight of hotel workers in low paid jobs. The functions of Safety … Continue reading →Read more…
Personal Injury Settlements July & August 2015
For July 2015, members in the region received £296,955.60 in compensation for personal injury payments. Unfortuantely, nothing for members of this branch. During August, members in the region received £147,522.12 and members of this branch £5,081. It always pays to … Continue reading →Read more…