Features in this report include: Families Against Corporate Killing Grenfell Tower Tragedy Investigating Incidents & Injuries Fire Risk Inspections Fighting Sexual Harassment and much more. Well worth a read… Hazards Conference Delega…Read more…
TUC Rally At Conservative Party Conference – 29 September 2018, Birmingham
Victoria Square – Birmingham 11am – 3pm. Ahead of the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, join thousands of working people as we march to call time on failed austerity and instead to campaign for a new deal for working people. R…Read more…
Report of Branch Delegates to Local Government Conference Brighton June 2018
The branch recently sent a delegation to the Local Government Conference in Brighton 18-19 June 2018. A comprehensive report with outstanding drawings has been produced by one of our delegates, Duncan Bourne. Well worth a read…… Conference Delega…Read more…
Join the Branch at the TUC March & Rally – London 12 May
TUC March & Rally London – Saturday 12 May 11 am – 4pm – A New Deal For Working People – Hyde Park London The march will assemble on the Embankment between Hungerford Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge from 11 am. It will move …Read more…
Branch Newsletter February 2018
The latest branch newsletter is available. Features include: Health & Safety Spotlight – Stress At Work What Have The Trade Unions Ever Done For Us – SOT Council no longer attacking terms and conditions for those who work unsocial hours…Read more…
The year ahead: this is what we’ll be doing
UNISON members from the union’s executive look ahead at what we can expect, and what your union is planning, for the next 12 months
The article The year ahead: this is what we’ll be doing…Read more…
Unison LGBT Conference Report
Our delegate to the Unison National LGBT Conference held in Brighton 17-19 November 2017 has produced an excellent report. Features include: A first time delegate’s experience Non binary inclusion Negotiating LGBT equality International LGBT issues Campaigning, recruiting and organising…Read more…
Election of Branch Officers, Convenors, Stewards & Health & Safety Reps
The branch is now seeking nominations for its activists. For Convenor positions the closing date for receipt of nominations at the branch office is 9 am Friday 22 December 2017. For stewards and health and safety reps it is … Continue reading →Read more…
Unison Retired Members Conference 10-11 October 2017
The branch retired member’s secretary attended the National Retired Members Conference in Llandudno 10-11 October 2017. Topics discussed include: WASPI Issues faced by the disabled Social care provision The problems of means testing The report is well worth a read … Continue reading…Read more…
World Mental Health Awareness Day 10 October 2017
The branch is organising a drop in session for World Mental Health Awareness Day. Tuesday 10 October in the Queen Elizabeth II Room, Stoke Town Hall 11.30 am – 1.30 pm. Please feel free to drop in for a chat, a … Continue reading →Read more…
National Demonstration Manchester 1 October 2017
March for decent health, homes, jobs and education – national demonstration Sunday 1 October 2017 12:00pm–6:00pm Castlefield Arena, Rice Street, Manchester M3 4JR This is a national demonstration as part of the week-long Take Back Manchester Festival organised by the … Continue reading →Read more…
September 2017 Branch Newsletter
The latest branch newsletter is now available. Featuring: Introducing Key Branch Officers TUC National Inspection Day 25 October 2017 Unison’s Landmark Legal Victory For All Workers A Call To Action For Black Members Of The Branch Workplace Representatives A First Time Delegate’s…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…
Report On Unison National Women’s Conference Brighton
Our delegate has provided a most detailed report on the following wide range of topics. M1 Zero Hours Contracts – closing the loopholes M6 The Wage Penalty of Motherhood M7 Pregnancy discrimination M8 Women and the cuts – strategies for … 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…
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…
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…
Why the ‘National Living Wage’ is bad for Britain’s Young Workers
On the 1st April 2016 the Government brought in the ‘National Living Wage’ – essentially a slight increase on the national minimum wage, with a different name. Employers must now pay workers at least…Read more…
Retired Members Conference Southport 2016
The branch sent a delegate to the Unison National Retired Members’ Conference held in Southport during October 2016. Their report covers: Women’s SOG meeting Social Care Transport Energy all issues which affect pensioners locally and nationally –…Read more…
Hazards 2016 Conference – Report of Delegate
The branch has once again sent a delegate to the Hazards Safety Conference held at Keele University 29-31 July 2016. The theme of this year’s conference was “Building Resistance To Support Safety Reps” and included: Use Brexit to improve and … Continue reading →Read more…