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…
Samsung chemicals endanger workers’ lives
Former Samsung worker’s death from cancer at 22 kicked off campaignRead 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…
NJC Pay For 2016-2018 Settled
Following a meeting of Local Government Representatives across Unison the union decided on Wednesday 27 April 2016 to accept the pay offer from the employers. Head of Local Government Heather Wakefield said “Having talked to members in local government across … Continue reading →Read more…
TTIP Benefits – What Benefits!
TTIP or the proposed Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership deal between the US and the EU continues to progress. There have so far been some thirteen rounds of talks, all behind closed doors between US and EU representatives to bring the proposals … Continue reading →Read more…
Branch Newsletter April 2016
Articles in this edition: Calling All Branch Black Members A Day In The Life Of A Rep Remember To Have Your Say North Staffs Trades Council Celebration Event Workers Memorial Day Thursday 28 April 2016 Well worth a read – … Continue reading →Read more…
Branch Executive Committee Opportunities
The branch has a number of vacancies for members who wish to become more involved in their union. These include: Equality Officer International Relations Officer Membership & Recruitment Secretary Youth Officer (must be aged under 27) Disabled Members Officer Union … Continue reading…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…
NJC – Consultation On Employers Pay Offer April 2016 – March 2018
(This pay claim information DOES NOT apply to members who are employed on NJC, Craft, Soulberry, Chief Officer or Youth Officer terms & conditions) For NJC members – the employer’s side has offered a 1% pay rise from 1 April … Continue reading →Read more…
Let’s show how we ♡ UNISON
As the campaign against the Trade Union Bill continues, let’s show everyone why we love unions – and UNISON in particular
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Speaking Up for Libraries Conference 2015
The branch sent a delegate to the Speak Up for Libraries Conference held in London on 14 November 2015. Their report includes features on: Pros and cons of volunteers in Libraries Questions and points to put to the Libraries Taskforce … Continue reading →Read more…
Winter Fuel Bill Support 2016
WORRIED ABOUT PAYING YOUR WINTER FUEL BILL? With rising fuel costs and another cold winter looming many members on low income are worried about how they’re going to pay their winter fuel bills. Help is on hand ‘There for You’ … Continue reading →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…
Unison General Secretary Election – Branch Nominates Heather Wakefield
The City of Stoke on Trent Branch endorse Heather as our choice for General Secretary. The branch executive also recognises that our branch membership is predominantly female therefore it was felt that this, in conjunction with Heather’s considerable experience as … Continue reading…Read more…
Bosley Mill Disaster
This branch along with the other council trade trade unions and Stoke-On-Trent City Council have made a donation to the Bosley Disaster Appeal in support of the bereaved families. More information on the disaster can be found at http://www.helpbosley.co.uk/Read more…