Organisations should consult unions before making changes to contracts that will affect their members, the Court of Appeal has said, in a ruling that could have wide-ranging repercussions for employers. The ruling came in a case brought by public service … Continue reading →Read more…
Unison Succeeds in Court Case to Scrap Tribunal Fees
How Unison won the most significant judicial intervention in the history of British Employment Law. On Wednesday 26 July, a grey and rainy morning, UNISON members and staff gathered outside the Supreme Court in London, awaiting the outcome of a … Continue reading →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…
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…
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…
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…
Unison Executive Committee Branch Officer Vacancies
The branch has a number of vacancies on its Executive Committee. These include: Youth Officer (must be aged under 27) International Relations Officer Membership & Recruitment Secretary Welfare Secretary LGBT Officer – job share female Communications Officer Labour Link Officer ……Read more…
Unison Branch Newsletter October 2016
Features in this issue: Friday 25 November 2016 All Things Social Is Munby right – is the care system facing crisis? HCPC Renewal – 10 tips for getting your CPD profile ready. “Dammed” – Channel 4’s new social work comedy. … Continue reading →Read more…
Change To Convenor Constituencies From 10 August 2016
Due to a restructure of Directorates at the major employer of the branch, convenors’ constituencies from 10 August 2016 have been reorganised as follows: Stoke-On-Trent City Council staff and schools within the City of Stoke-On-Trent Boundary Amber Robinson – Tel … Continue…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…
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…