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…
November 2015 is the TUC’s Anti-Bullying Month
This November is anti-bullying month. The TUC is concerned workplace bullying is still a big issue for far too many workers across the UK. The TUC is carrying out new research to find out about the scale and the effects … Continue reading →Read more…
Your Rights Under Attack From The Tories
“Your Rights Under Attack from the Tories“ By now I’m sure you’re aware of the Government’s attempts to further undermine your rights at work via the Trade Union Bill. The Bill itself is progressing through the normal parliamentary process and is facing ……Read more…
Sign The Petition Opposing the 1% Pay Cap For Public Sector Workers For The Next 5 Years
Remove the 1% public sector pay cap. Teachers, nurses, civil servants, local Government Workers etc deserve a pay rise too. People working in the public sector have already suffered 5 years of no pay rises and increased pension costs. Another … Continue reading →Read more…
Councils condemn trade union bill
Employers across the country join unions in condemning ‘unnecessary and petty’ legislation
The article Councils condemn trade union bill first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Report on Hazards 2015 Conference Keele 4-6 September 2015
This branch sent two delegates to the Hazards Conference at Keele University 4-6 September 2015. A report has been produced by the first delegate which contains information on: The plight of hotel workers in low paid jobs. The functions of Safety … Continue reading →Read more…
UNISON ‘deplores’ attack on FOI in letter to PM
UNISON is one of 140 organisations warning against plans to weaken the Freedom of Information Act
The article UNISON ‘deplores’ attack on FOI in letter to PM first appeared on the UNISON…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…
Refugee Crisis in Europe – What you can do
In April 2015 we said: Migrant rescue cut ‘indefensible in its inhumanity’.
“We must also seek to change the approach of the UK to immigration, creating a better more humane system that recognises our responsibilities in the world,” said Mike, adding that the UK is not doing enough to provide refuge to people who are displaced by conflict.
“In Syria, alone, close to four million refugees haveRead 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…
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…
Do you know an award-winning young member?
Do you know a young UNISON member who has been involved in effective and innovative campaigning – or is just an outstanding trade unionist?
The article Do you know an award-winning young member?…Read more…
Prentis pays tribute to NI campaigners over NHS homes
Three-year campaign has helped keep many homes open in Northern Ireland, but threats remain as politicians ‘bicker’
The article Prentis pays tribute to NI campaigners over NHS homes first appeared…Read more…
NDC Conference Glasgow 16-19 June2015
A summary of this year’s events – NDC Summary Report Read more…
National Delegate Conference Glasgow 18 and 19 June 2015
Keep up with the daily events at our National Delegate Conference by reading the reports of our Branch Secretary and delegate Justin Ashton. You are invited to email him to let him know what you think of the report. All … Continue reading →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…
Branch News from NDC Conference Glasgow 2015
Keep up with the daily events at our National Delegate Conference by reading the reports of our Branch Secretary and delegate Justin Ashton. You are invited to email him to let him know what you think of the report. All … Continue reading →Read more…
Defend our right to strike
Tory proposals in the Trade Union Bill to impose new industrial action ballot thresholds for turnout (50%) and support (in ‘essential services’ 40% of all balloted) ‘would make almost all strikes…Read more…
One Rule for them, Another Rule for Us!
In their wisdom the newly elected Conservative Government have put in place plans to further tighten the already draconian laws around strike ballots. Raising the threshold for strike action ballot to 50% minimum turnout with the further imposition of 40% of … Continue reading →Read more…