Union sets up lay working group to develop proposals on changing funds to opting in system, required by Trade Union Act
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2017 diaries are here – has your branch ordered?
The ever-popular UNISON diaries are on their way to branches who have ordered their copies – if your branch isn’t one it needs to act now
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Does your employer have an ethical procurement policy?
Does your employer have an ethical procurement policy? Are the goods it buys as part of delivering key public services – whether that’s staff clothing or food, electronics, paper, or furnishings –…Read more…
2017 diaries: order now
Summer is technically over – so it’s time for UNISON branches to start ordering your 2017 diaries
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UNISON prepares to make its mark at TUC Congress
Key issues will feature in debate and congress will recognise the work of activists Darren Barber and Margaret McKee
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Activists feel stress of increasing workloads
UNISON to explore ways of supporting activists and reps in stressful situations
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Conference agrees measures on supporting activists
Creative ideas for training, accreditation and mentoring all to the fore as delegates discuss helping reps
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EU campaign will focus on NHS and racism around migration, NEC
UNISON executive prepares for EU referendum and union conference
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No better role model for new activists
Every day as much loved UNISON activists move on, new activists begin their lifelong journey in our union. Like Carole, they will help members with problems big and small, defend their jobs and fight…Read more…
Important notice – the Tax Refund Service
A reminder that the Tax Refund Service (Personal Taxation Services) is no longer a UNISON-endorsed service
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Get set for state pension changes
The state pension is changing from 6 April 2016 – members will be asking about the implications for their future
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Want to be a trustee of There for you?
Union’s welfare charity seeks applications from experienced UNISON activists to fill six elected positions on board of trustees
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For your decades of dedication – thank you
You are our union. You are what gives us our strength. And as the government attempts to silence us and limit our ability to campaign, you will be what keeps this union moving forward.
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Young members weekend 2016 – just two weeks left to register
Applications for the weekend in Leicester on 13-15 May must be received by 5 April
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Help us inspire members in a time of crisis
U magazine wants to highlight how the union helps members’ wellbeing
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UNISON bursaries for activists
Activists can apply for substantial financial help for trade union and labour studies and women’s studies courses
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Above and beyond the call of duty
A reminder of the generosity and support UNISON members give to those around them each and every day.
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End-of-year accounts: branch audits
Information for honorary branch auditors from UNISON head of audit John Nagle
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A great new tool to help social worker members
Excessive workload for social workers is a long-running problem, which has worsened considerably as the cuts bite
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UNISON ‘deplores’ attack on FOI in letter to PM
UNISON is one of 140 organisations warning against plans to weaken the Freedom of Information Act
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