(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…
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…
Unison Branch Secretary Newsletter September 2015
In this comprehensive and informative bulletin: So What’s A Branch? What We Do & What We Don’t Do Who Should I Contact & How? Where Else Can I Find Out About Unison Stoke? How Do I Get Involved? What’s Occurring? … Continue reading →Read more…
Join The Branch At The No To Austerity, Yes To Worker’s Rights Demo In Manchester 4 October 2015
The Proposed Trade Union Bill Is the Government’s latest attempt to undermine your rights at work. If it becomes law it will: Make it almost impossible for YOU to take strike action Fundamentally undermine YOUR right to protest Remove YOUR … Continue reading →Read more…
Sign The Petition Opposing The Government’s Trade Union Bill
The TUC has an excellent website with all the info you need about the Trade Union Bill. This is regularly updated with information about the Bill and also contains links to the online petition. The Trade Union Bill is the biggest … Continue reading →Read more…
Unison Executive Committee Officer Posts Available
The branch has positions on its Executive Committee for: Women’s Officer Labour Link Officer – must pay into Unison’s Affiliated Political Fund Membership & Recruitment Secretary Youth Officer (must be aged under 27) Auditors Welfare Secretary Union Learning Representatives In…Read more…
Sign The Petition To Oppose The Watering Down Of Freedom Of Information Act
They don’t want you to read this. David Cameron’s government want to water down the Freedom of Information Act – the law that lets us ask tough questions about what the government does behind closed doors. Their plans are dangerous … Continue reading →Read more…
NDC Conference Glasgow 16-19 June2015
A summary of this year’s events – NDC Summary Report Read more…
Unison Local Government Conference Glasgow 14-15 June 2015
(permission given to use photo for branch social media) UNISON local government members have rallied in support of a sacked Glasgow gardener. Robert O’Donnell was employed for 12 years at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow, where UNISON’s local government ……Read more…
Free Lunch Event Wednesday 13 May 2015
All Stoke-On-Trent City Council staff are invited to a free lunch event to be held 12 noon – 1pm in the Windsor Room, Stoke Town Hall on Wednesday 13 May 2015. This event is open to both members and non members … Continue reading →Read more…
Sign Petition To Oppose Closure of SOT College Trade Union Studies Unit
The Stoke Trade Union Studies Unit at Stoke College is under direct threat of closure. It’s too valuable a local resource to lose. Please read, sign & pass on the petition on 38Degrees website. https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-trade-union-studies-in-stoke Read more…
Changes To Convenor Constituencies From 20 April 2015
With effect from Monday 20th April the lead branch officer for your department may change. Should you need support & you don’t have a workplace representative to discuss your concerns with in the first instance then please contact the following. … Continue reading →Read more…
Personal Injury Settlements February 2015
During February 2015, members of the West Midlands region received £98,603.43 in compensation for personal injury payments. Members of this branch received £3,650. It always pays to be a Unison member.Read more…
Unison Executive Committee Officerships
The branch has opportunities to serve on its Executive committee for the following posts:- Women’s Officer International Relations Officer Membership & Recruitment Secretary Youth Officer (must be aged under 27) Treasurer Auditors x 2 Black Members’ Officer LGBT Officer –…Read more…
Unison Branch Annual Report Jan – Dec 2015
The annual report gives a comprehensive insight into the work of Branch Officers and Convenors for 2014. It’s well worth a read – jan – dec 2014Read more…
Unison AGM 25 February 2015 5.00 pm
The Unison City of Stoke-On-Trent Local Government Branch AGM will take place on Wednesday 25 February 2015 at 5.00 pm in the Windsor Room, Civic Centre, Stoke. This will be preceded by a buffet at 4.20 pm which must be … Continue reading →Read more…
Nominations Invited For Election Of Officers/Stewards 2015-2016
Nominations are now being invited for officers and stewards to serve for 2015-2016. Information, how to apply and deadlines for responses – annual elections exec Nomination form to become a branch officer – nominationforofficer Nomination form to become a steward … Continue…Read more…