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
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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?
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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…