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The detailed timetable of windows for the various meetings for the coming year is below.
For explanation of jargon and acronyms, see my glossary. For more information on Unite’s structures, see my structures page.
20 Nov – 1 Dec 2017 and 10-14 Dec 201…Read more…
Unite has produced a useful leaflet “Getting involved in Unite branches” which sets out their function and the main jobs in the branch.
Branches are being asked to elect their branch officers in January – March 2018 to serve for three years from 1 Ap…Read more…
A key organising tool is updated to help the union ‘better face the challenges of the future’
The article UNISON’s joint branch and regional assessments enter the digital age first appeared on the…Read more…
New DOCAS agreements have to be in place from 10 March 2018 to ensure a “reasonable fee” is paid to public sector employers who deduct union subs directly from members’ wages
The article DOCAS and…Read more…
Information for honorary branch auditors from UNISON head of audit John Nagle
The article End-of-year accounts for 2016 – branch audits first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
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
The article 2017 diaries are here – has your branch ordered?…Read more…
Summer is technically over – so it’s time for UNISON branches to start ordering your 2017 diaries
The article 2017 diaries: order now first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
A reminder that the Tax Refund Service (Personal Taxation Services) is no longer a UNISON-endorsed service
The article Important notice – the Tax Refund Service first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Unite has now published on its web site the union rulebook as updated at the 2015 Rules Conference, along with the Executive Council guidance on various rules. The same page has the branch standards and model Standing Orders.
You can find more informa…Read more…
U magazine wants to highlight how the union helps members’ wellbeing
The article Help us inspire members in a time of crisis first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
One of the greatest pleasures is spending time with UNISON members in their branches and talking to them about their struggles and their successes.
The article I never cease to be impressed by the…Read more…
Information for honorary branch auditors from UNISON head of audit John Nagle
The article End-of-year accounts: branch audits first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Every Unite branch and constitutional committee has until 15th February to submit one motion on general policy for consideration at the Unite Policy Conference which will take place in Brighton on 11-15 July 2016.
The paperwork circulated is here:
Let…Read more…
Excessive workload for social workers is a long-running problem, which has worsened considerably as the cuts bite
The article A great new tool to help social worker members first appeared on the…Read more…
The partnership between the Co-operative Bank and UNISON as part of our UNISONplus membership benefits package ends on 30 September – UNISON branches need to know what this means for them, including …Read more…
The main excitement on Wednesday was motion 2/1 from the Executive Council, which removed “so far as may be lawful from rule “2.1 The objects of the Union shall, as far as may be lawful, be:”. Len McCluskey gave a great speech arguing why it was …Read more…
Tuesday’s business was less contentious than Monday’s, but covered a wide range of issues.
In the debate on retired members, Assistant General Secretary Steve Turner clarified that “Executive Statements”, if passed, do actually change rules – it is up…Read more…