There is a choice of two AGMs for every branch member to attend as follows: Monday 13 February 2017 at 12.30 pm, Tolkien Room, City Central Library, Bethesda St, Hanley – buffet at 12 midday – must be pre-ordered by … Continue reading →Read 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…
City Council Budget 2017-2018
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…
Election of Branch Officers, Convenors and Stewards for 2017-2018
Nominations are now being sought for branch officers, convenors and stewards for 2017-2018. Instructions on how to apply with deadline dates for nominations are detailed on the annual elections poster – annual-elections-exec. If you are interested in a post and … Continue reading →Read more…
LGBT conference applauds recruitment award winners
Vice president Carol Sewell hands out awards and urges delegates to continue the excellent work
The article LGBT conference applauds recruitment award winners first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Unison Executive Committee Branch Officer Vacancies
The branch has a number of vacancies on its Executive Committee. These include: Youth Officer (must be aged under 27) International Relations Officer Membership & Recruitment Secretary Welfare Secretary LGBT Officer – job share female Communications Officer Labour Link Officer ……Read more…
Unison Branch Newsletter October 2016
Features in this issue: Friday 25 November 2016 All Things Social Is Munby right – is the care system facing crisis? HCPC Renewal – 10 tips for getting your CPD profile ready. “Dammed” – Channel 4’s new social work comedy. … Continue reading →Read more…
UNISON activists’ work recognised with TUC awards at congress
Eastern convenor Darren Barber and vice president Margaret McKee honoured at annual congress
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ONS migration statistics show action on low pay and deregulation needed across Europe and at home
The Office for National Statistics today published figures on the number of migrants in the labour market up to the end of June. Given that this only captures information from a few days after the referendum, it’s not possible to read from these findings any impact of Britain’s vote to leave the…Read more…
Change To Convenor Constituencies From 10 August 2016
Due to a restructure of Directorates at the major employer of the branch, convenors’ constituencies from 10 August 2016 have been reorganised as follows: Stoke-On-Trent City Council staff and schools within the City of Stoke-On-Trent Boundary Amber Robinson – Tel … Continue…Read more…
Unison Branch Newsletter August 2016
This is a special edition of the branch newsletter which reminds existing members of the benefits of Unison membership and informs non-members about the work of the branch and what is available. Features in this issue includes: What is a trade … Continue reading →Read more…
Branch Recruitment Stall 19 July 2016
Free cold drinks were offered at our latest recruitment stall in the Crush Hall on a scorching 19 July. Other gifts included: Pens Rulers Lanyards Key Rings Stress Pigs – for those frustrating days in the office. Look out for us … Continue reading →Read more…
Unite Policy Conference 2016 – Wednesday’s business
I’ve already posted videos of Jeremy Corbyn’s speech and Sharon Graham’s presentation on the Unite Industrial Strategy – Work, Voice, Pay.
The liveliest debate of the day was around the aftermath of the EU referendum and what UNITE’s position on freed…Read more…
Work, Voice, Pay – Unite Industrial Strategy
At the end of Unite Policy Conference today, Sharon Graham, who leads the Organising and Leverage Department, gave a presentation about a new database which all Unite officers and reps will be able to access online, giving details of agreements at tens…Read more…
Delegates stress the need to build the union through organising
Raising the union’s profile is “like joining a gym: you don’t buy your ticket and then sit around waiting to get fit”
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There For You – School Uniform Grants 2016
Worried about back to school costs? Are you: Struggling to cope with the rising cost of living? Finding that you’re having to economise in every area of expenditure? Help is At Hand There For You have set up a limited … Continue reading →Read more…
Report from Labor Notes conference and the Chicago Teachers’ Strike
At the start of April I was lucky enough to be part of a small delegation from the UK to the Labor Notes conference in Chicago, which brought together over 2000 activists for an inspiring, stimulating and useful set of plenaries and workshops. The trip…Read more…
Promoting workers’ rights and solidarity in the debate on EU migration
Last month the TUC was involved in a roundtable organised by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung London office which discussed how to promote workers’ rights in the debate on EU migration. The event drew on…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…
Report from GPM&IT NISC April 2016
The committee, which covers the Graphical, Paper, Media & IT industries, met Monday and Tuesday. This is a summary of some key points. I’ve not included most of the industrial detail (and some other points) in my report because not everything is appropriate to post publicly. For jargon, see…Read more…