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?
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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’
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NDC Conference Glasgow 16-19 June2015
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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…
Calling all UNISON members at Stoke on Trent College!
Are you a UNISON member employed by Stoke on Trent College? Is your job at risk? Could you be next in the firing line? Worried about your future? If you are then please come along to a mass member meeting … Continue reading →Read more…
STOP NHS sale of end of life cancer care in Staffordshire
Stop the NHS sell-off of £1.2 billion Cancer Care in Staffordshire: Petition Presentation Thursday 4th June 13:30 – 16:30 The 38 Degrees petition directed at the four CCGs involved in the process has been signed by over 60,000 people (please … Continue reading →Read more…
Hello All!
Hello one & all! For those of you lucky enough not to know me let me introduce myself. I’m Justin Ashton UNISON City of Stoke on Trent Branch Secretary. I was elected to the post some six months ago now … Continue reading →Read more…
End Austerity NOW! London Demo 20th June
The Peoples Assembly are organising their first large scale demonstration since the Tory Government were elected earlier this month. This is your chance to get on the streets of London & show the government that their policies aren’t working for … 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…
Support The Campaign to Keep Stoke-On-Trent TUC Studies Unit Open
Support the campaign to oppose the closure of Stoke-On-Trent College TUC Studies Unit. A poster is available for display – defend tuc studies unit For further info on the closures please email rfoulkes@live.co.uk A link to a radio interview done … Continue reading →Read more…
Campaign to Save Trade Union Studies Unit SOT College From Closing
This branch is supporting the campaign to keep the Trade Union Studies Unit at Stoke-On-Trent College open. A poster is available for display – defend tuc studies unit For further info on the closures please email rfoulkes@live.co.uk A link to … Continue reading →Read more…
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West Midlands TUC Pay Awards Survey
Midlands TUC Pay Awards Survey As part of Fair Pay Fortnight, the Midlands TUC is undertaking a quick survey to help analyse pay awards across the region. Therefore, we would be most grateful if you could take 2 minutes to … Continue reading →Read more…
2014-2016 Pay Scales
Pay scales for 2014- March 2016 are available here to download (NB the figures do not take into account those local authorities who pay the living wage) 2014-2016 Read more…
2014-2016 Pay Proposals Accepted
Local Government Pay Offer 2014-16 Accepted – but the campaign goes on The UNISON NJC Committee met on 14 November 2014 to consider the results of the branch consultation on the Local Government Association’s pay proposals for 2014-16. A decisive … Continue reading →Read more…