Exactly half a century after the iconic television play Cathy Come Home sparked a national conversation about homelessness, another Ken Loach production, a film which will be released in cinemas…Read more…
Don’t rule out basic income call
As rapid digitalisation and fragmented employment throws millions of workers into uncertainty, Unite is urging unions to consider a universal basic income as part of wider reforms to social security…Read more…
Unison Branch Newsletter August 2016
This is a special edition of the branch newsletter which reminds existing members of the benefits of Unison membership and informs non-members about the work of the branch and what is available. Features in this issue includes: What is a trade … Continue reading →Read more…
Branch Recruitment Stall 19 July 2016
Free cold drinks were offered at our latest recruitment stall in the Crush Hall on a scorching 19 July. Other gifts included: Pens Rulers Lanyards Key Rings Stress Pigs – for those frustrating days in the office. Look out for us … Continue reading →Read more…
Branch Newsletter June 2016
Information in this edition includes: 175 Years of Chartism – Why The Vote Matters More Than Ever TTIP Benefits – What Benefits! Health & Safety Is Not A Dirty Word What It’s Like To Be LGBT In The Workplace – … Continue reading →Read more…
There For You – School Uniform Grants 2016
Worried about back to school costs? Are you: Struggling to cope with the rising cost of living? Finding that you’re having to economise in every area of expenditure? Help is At Hand There For You have set up a limited … Continue reading →Read more…
Worrying increase in sanctions against the sick and disabled
Today’s figures revealed that sanctions against Employment and Support (ESA) claimants increased in December to 1,708. This was up by 451 on the previous month. ESA is the out-of-work benefit for people whose illness, health condition or disability makes it difficult or impossible to work. To…Read more…
Chancellor creating a northern poorhouse with universal credit cuts, says UNISON
Nearly 31,000 working people in the North West stand to lose out as government cuts to universal credit work allowances kick in from today (Monday) warns UNISON. Cuts to universal credit were…Read more…
The Big Unison Prize Draw
Your chance to win big and make Unison stronger!! For your chance to win, all you need to do is make sure Unison has up to date contact details for you. If you we can easily contact you we can … Continue reading →Read more…
Cameron should concentrate on European pay, not benefits
Today and tomorrow, the December European Council, where EU leaders meet, will take place in Brussels. The big story for Britain is David Cameron’s EU renegotiation agenda. The TUC has called on him to concentrate on low pay rather than benefit curbs, and especially urged him not to let young…Read more…
Unison Branch Newsletter December 2015
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…
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…
WOWPetition to assess full impact of all cuts to support & social care for disabled people
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Local government workers in firing line of tax credit cuts
The outrage at Harriet Harman’s refusal to oppose outright the Tory £4.5bn raid on tax credits is in contrast to the muted response to Labour front bench’s equally unprincipled support for George…Read more…
Lighthouse Financial Advice Surgery 10 June 2015
The branch has organised a free financial advice surgery on 10 June 2015. Private 30 minute slot appointments are available which need to be made direct with Lighthouse Financial Services – details on the flyer. If you can’t attend on … Continue reading →Read more…
Personal Injury Settlements March 2015
For March 2015, Unison members in the West Midlands Region received £246,000 in compensation payments for Personal Injury Claims. Members of this branch received £19,000. If you have a potential personal injury claim, please contact Unison Direct on 0800 0857 … Continue reading →Read more…
Help With School Uniform Costs
Unison’s Welfare Charity There For You is once again offering support to Unison members on a low income with school uniform costs by way of a one off payment of up to £120. Conditions and criteria apply. The closing date … Continue reading →Read more…
How many hours should parents be expected to work?
How many hours should parents be expected to work in order not to be poor? New research published last week by Child Poverty Action Group explores this tricky question. Round the clock: In work poverty and the ‘hours question’ recognises from the outset that there are multiple factors which shape…Read more…
End 1 in 5 children living in poverty in Scotland
#stuc15 is appalled that 100,000 children live in poverty in Scotland and called on both the UK and Scottish Governments to adopt polices that will tackle the scourge the of child poverty across Scotland.
The STUC called for a review of the benefit system to ensure that it acts as a genuine safety net against poverty; and a wider provision of good quality, affordable childcare to improveRead more…