At the Argyle Arms on Argyle Road, Brighton (The Engineer as was) at 7.30pm, 21 November 2014.
As well as the usual items for discussion, we also need to find a new Chair, as Adam Powley is…Read more…
Glasgow Association of Mental Health Demonstration
Around 500 people attended the demo on Wednesday 12 November 2014, where UNISON members, service users and members of the public took the message to Glasgow City Councillors that cuts to Glasgow Association of Mental Health (GAMH) services will cost lives. Our demo made the morning radio, press and STV television and we are on the front page of Third Force News where the headline is ‘Cuts WillRead more…
Bristol film premiere of One Rogue Reporter presented by Bristol NUJ
Bristol NUJ presents The 2014 Benn Lecture The Bristol premiere of ONE ROGUE REPORTER Creator and star Rich Peppiatt – a “recovering tabloid hack” – presents his film and anwsers…Read more…
Important Holiday Pay Claims Update – 3 months ruling
On 4 November 2014 the Employment Appeal Tribunal decided three test cases on holiday pay claims.
The judge confirmed that regular additional payments such as overtime should be included in the calculation of holiday pay. The ruling only applies to holiday pay guaranteed under the Working Time Directive which covers the first 20 days of annual leave each year.
This means that going forwardRead more…
Under pressure – UNISON survey shows Scotland’s occupational therapists struggling to maintain service
Tue 11 Nov 2014
A report out today (Tuesday 11 Nov 2014) by UNISON shows that Scotland’s occupational therapists are struggling to maintain the level of service their patients need in light of budget cuts and staffing shortages.
Those surveyed in the report – Under Pressure: Scotland’s occupational therapists speak out – said they had huge concerns about the impact cuts are having on theRead more…
‘Cuts cost lives’ says UNISON – campaigners lobby Glasgow City Council over savage cuts to mental health charity
Tue 11 Nov 2014
Staff, service users, community groups and members of the public will gather in George Square tomorrow (Wednesday 12 November) to lobby Glasgow City Council over its plans to cut a charity’s funding by 40%.
The scale of these savage cuts are likely to force Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH) – which receives nearly all of its funding from the council – to close,Read more…
Sports panel at Exeter Street Hall
Friday 14 November from 7.30pm.
Meet and quiz the best sports writing talent around. Got a burning question? We’ve got the people in the know.
With a Q&A format, we predict an entertaining…Read more…
Staff at Waterloo Station to strike over victimisation and bullying
www.rmt.org.uk NEWS RELEASE November 10th 2014Immediate Staff at Waterloo Station to strike over victimisation and bullying Following a massive vote for action,…Read more…
New Scotland in UNISON online
Austerity economics don’t add up, vote yes to keep your union’s voice, 18 October rally report, devolution submission, campaign against NHS PFI, violence against staff doubles, retired member wins claim, Bhopal remembered, celebrate learning and much more in this issue. http://www.unison-scotland.org.uk/siu/index.htmlRead more…
BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS – INTERSERVE WATERLOO
BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS – INTERSERVE WATERLOO Referring to Decision No GWW 4th November 2014, your Southern Sub-Committee submits the following report:- “We note the…Read more…
2020 – A (not lot of) Library Space Odyssey –“Open the Library doors please HAL:” (Holographic Artificial Librarian)
Share: Facebook Twitter Google Plus LinkedIn Last Tuesday at a full Council Meeting it was voted by a majority of one to go ahead with the Libraries Strategy.
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Whoopi Goldberg: Speaking up for Working Families
Whoopi Goldberg:
Supporters the New York Working Families Party
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BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS INTERSERVE -WATERLOO
BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS – INTERSERVE WATERLOO
Our Ref: BR1/14/2
4th November 2014
Dear Colleagues
BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS – INTERSERVE WATERLOO
Further to my previous…Read more…
Political Fund
To: All Branches, Regional Councils and Regional Organisers 3rd November 2014P11Circular No. NP222/14 Dear Colleague 96% Vote YES to…Read more…
Political Fund (Ballot Result)
To: All Branches, Regional Councils and Regional Organisers 3rd November 2014P11Circular No. NP222/14 Dear Colleague 96% Vote YES to retain the RMT Political Fund I am v…Read more…