USE YOUR VOTE – 28th Oct to 27th Nov – VOTE CHRISTINA
This week is #NationalHCAW so here is a reminder of one of my manifesto commitments.I will lead the fight to end sexism and campaign to misogyny a #HateCrime.I will lead our col…Read more…
H.M.S UNISON
The 1.3 million members of the British trade union UNISON (the largest union in the UK) will probably not be aware that there was a British second world war submarine also called UNISON.
Hat tip Ali G. check out https://www…Read more…
“Just 21 days until voting papers are sent to UNISON members” – Rally for Vote Christina as our first General Secretary Wednesday 14 October 6.30pm
John Gray: UNISON NEC report to my Community Service Group Executive Committee 30.9.20
(picture of me and my fantastic fellow UNISON Community NEC comrade, Denise Thomas, at the UNISON centre last year. Denise has also submitted a report on her activities) Report to Service Group Executive (elected lay UNISON activists in the volu…Read more…
“Don’t be bullied by British Gas”
Don’t just get angry British Gas workers – get organised & fight
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Unison West Midlands Events – Black History Month October 2020
In October we celebrate Black History Month and for the Unison West Midlands Region what a celebration it’s going to be this year! Despite all the current challenges, the West Midlands Regional Black Members SOG have pulled out all the … Continue…Read more…
Christina McAnea for UNISON General Secretary – By closing date over 200 Nominations
“Hugely grateful to get 226 nominations. This includes the NEC, 9 regions, 5 service groups and 211 branches. Onwards and upwards. Lets turn this into votes. A massive thank you to everyone who helped get this and to everyone who has supported me. #our…Read more…
Unison National Campaign About Need For More Council Funding
UNISON have launched a video about the urgent need for more council funding. It has had over one million views and that it has led to a couple of thousand people writing to their MP about the issue via this link. … Continue reading ͛…Read more…
NJC Pay Claim Ballot Results 2020-2021
UNISON’s National NJC Committee met on Friday to consider the results of the consultation of members on the 2020/21 pay offer for local government workers in England, Northern Ireland and Cymru/Wales. Overall members voted by 2 to 1 to accept … …Read more…
Chief Officers Pay Claim Ballot Results For 2020-2021
Members on Chief Officer grades have voted to accept the employer’s offer of a 2.75% pay increase with effect from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. The JNC has also agreed to conduct a joint survey of all local … Continue reading →Read more…
There For You School Uniform Grants
One off school Uniform Grants are now available from There For You up to a maximum of £50 per school age child up to a maximum of £150. Eligibility criteria apply and only one application per household is allowed. Due … Continue reading →Read more…
Vote4Christina
“I am seeking branch nominations to stand in the UNISON General Secretary election.
I have the experience, proven track record and vision to lead UNISON in partnership with you.
As UNISON’s Assistant General Secretary for Bargaining, Negotiations and E…Read more…
Support Unison #10billionbailout campaign
From Leader of the LGA Labour Group, Cllr Nick Forbes –
“We’d urge all Labour councillors to get behind Unison’s #10billionbailout campaign, which is calling on the government to fix the current funding shortfall, which is estimated to be £…Read more…
Dave Prentis – A personal message
This morning UNISON NEC members received this email from our General Secretary, Dave Prentis, announcing his retirement.
“Dear Colleague
I’ve been so proud to serve as your General Secretary for 20 years. It has been the honour and privilege of my li…Read more…
My NEC report to the UNISON Community Service Group Executive (SGE) meeting 8 July 2020
(Love this pic. The 1.3 million members of UNISON are split into “Service Groups” according to their occupation and employer. Community comprises of members employed by the Voluntary Sector (Charities and Housing Associations). While we have our moment…Read more…
Lighthouse Financial Advice By Telephone 27-29 July 2020
Lighthouse Financial Advice are offering free half hour telephone advice appointments for branch members during 27-29 July 2020. Help can be obtained on: Protecting you family income Passing on your wealth to loved ones in a tax efficient way Understan…Read more…
Join UNISON
Join UNISON today – “We’re proud to be the UK’s largest union, giving support to over one million members. Wherever you work, your decision to join UNISON means everything to us. Thank you to each and every one of you – our public service champion…Read more…
UNISON National Delegate Conference 2020 (Not)
This is great picture of our UNISON Presidential team. From left is Senior Vice President, Sian Stockham (Support Care worker Wales); President, Josie Bird, (Local Government Newcastle) and James Anthony (Nurse in Birmingham).
James tweeted the photog…Read more…
UNISON Labour Link Q&A and discussion with Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
The National elected lay committee of UNISON’s political fund, which is affiliated to the Labour Party, met up yesterday in a virtual meeting with Angela Rayner MP.
Angela is a life long UNISON member and former member of this Committee before she was…Read more…
A “thank you” to UNISON Community from their NEC Members
(This message sent today to the 82,000 UNISON members who work in the Housing Associations and Voluntary Sector.
May I also pay a personal tribute to my NEC colleague, Denise, who as well as her trade union responsibilities is also a care worker …Read more…