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INTRODUCTION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PENSION SCHEME (Free to all Unison Members)
1 DAY – 7th March At Unison Regional Centre, Arena Point, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1UN This course will help…
UNISON has almost one million women members – more than two thirds of our union.
Women still earn a lot less than men and face sex discrimination and harassment at work. Our members also juggle…
Is Social Work A Profession Still Worth Fighting For?…..
School Uniform Assistance for members
UNISON There for You will be looking to assist UNISON members with school uniform grants again in 2018. Do you…
NJC Pay Offer 2018/20: Consultation
NJC Pay Offer 2018-20 Member Consultation Briefing UNISON North West *NJC Pay Offer 2018-20 Recommendation To Members Your Branch, your…
Women in Unison: The Abortion Act – 50 Years On
Today marks 50 years of the Abortion Act. Below is a copy of a card which has been sent to…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: – TEN TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR ‘THE SUITCASE’ …..
NORTH WEST REGIONAL BLACK MEMBERS COMMITTEE INVITE UNISON MEMBERS TO JOIN IN THEIR CHOSEN EVENTS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH OCTOBER…
UNISON VICTORY ON TRIBUNAL FEES AT SUPREME COURT
A welcome message from UNISON`s General Secretary, Dave Prentis. “I am delighted to tell you that UNISON Legal Services…
UNISON Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Briefing
This briefing informs UNISON members of the new LGPS regulations and guidance and the issues related to it. The regulations are…
STUC Black Workers’ Committee News Letter Sept’ 16
The 119th STUC Congress in Dundee passed a resolution calling for justice for Sheku Bayoh. Sheku Bayoh died in police custody in Kirkcardy on 3 May 2015.
Who can take part in the vote for Labour leader? We have updated and finalised our advice on taking part…
Management Terms and Conditions Departmental Briefings
Tameside Unison 4th April 2016 Over the coming days the trade unions understand that many of you will be invited…
NJC Pay – Committee agrees to accept offer
The NJC Committee met today, Wednesday, April 27th, to consider the latest position on NJC pay. The Committee noted that…
Win BIG – and make UNISON stronger
Good communication with members is always important and accurate contact information is crucial in responding to the challenges we face…
Call on MPs to debate LGPS plans – Please sign and pass on – we need 100,000!
Sign the UNISON promoted petition urging Parliament to debate plans giving ministers power to tell members pension funds where to…
Scrap plans to force state schools to become academies – Parliament Petition
"State schools are accountable to parents, the local community and to local authorities. By forcing schools to become academies the…
Iain Duncan Smith resignation fallout
As reactions to a Budget go, it doesn't get any worse for a government - a cabinet resignation just over…
Tinkering with schools no way to improve standards, says UNISON
The government constantly claims that changing schools to academies will automatically make them better. But many judged outstanding by Ofsted…
Stop the Slop petition – Don’t bring in ready meals for patients at Salford Royal
Unison have started a campaign to keep patient catering in-house at Salford Royal hospital. The trust is proposing to contract…
In just 48 hours we are going to be delivering a petition against the Trade Union Bill direct to Angela…
National Insurance and State Pension – Important Changes
Changes to National Insurance Contributions and the State Pension from 6 April 2016, and their implications for members. national-insurance-and-state-pension---important-changes.pdf 415Kb
Wales plans to limit the use of zero hours contracts for homecare workers
The Welsh Government is proposing to limit the use of zero hours contracts for homecare workers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-35344815 This is a…
The State of Hate in Britain Today
HOPE not hate today launches its latest State of Hate report, our review of hate politics in the UK and…
New Local Government Pensions Scheme Investment Regulations and Asset Pooling
PENSIONS AAAGH! HOW BORING Do you know where your pension savings are invested... yes and no Do you know how…
NJC Pay Offer 2016/18 – Branch Consultation
Local Government branches in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are asked to consult members on a final two-year pay offer…
TMBC Consultation on proposed cuts to terms and conditions
PDF version of this post (276KB) 17th December 2015 Dear UNISON Member, By now (or in the very near future)…
Campaign for Pay Justice for NJC workers
UNISON recommends members REJECT insulting pay offer UNISON members covered by National Joint Council (NJC) pay bargaining are currently being…
Roadshow Meetings re TMBC Proposal to Cut to Terms and Conditions
To: All UNISON TMBC Members Identified As Being Within The Scope Of Proposed Changes To Terms & Conditions. Dear Colleague,…
Here we go again... 200 more jobs to go, pay and conditions cut for those who stay. The latest U…
Keep our neighbourhoods safe, Stop TTIP, Yes to worker's rights. NW Unison Newsletter
Unison hold many conferences and events throughout the year. Full information and details of who can attend are given on…
Anti-austerity and Trade Union Bill march in Manchester
On Sunday 4th October 2015 Tameside Unison Branch attended the Anti-austerity and Trade Union Bill march in Manchester. It was…
The Trade Union Bill – unfair, unnecessary and undemocratic
The Trade Union Bill currently before Parliament is unfair, unnecessary and undemocratic. MPs need to focus on the real problems the…
Tameside Unison – support in difficult times
Tameside Branch visited New Charter Housing Group head office in Ashton on Tuesday 8th September offering support and advice to…
Did you get an email from George Osborne?
Dear Unison Member Today the Chancellor George Osborne has sent an open letter or email to all public sector workers…
Poorer councils hit while the rich ones grow fatter
Angela Rayner questions the fairness in council budget cuts, published in the Tribune. Read the full article here.
UNISON supports Jeremy Corbyn in the Labour leadership
UNISON has decided to nominate Jeremy Corbyn in the Labour Party leadership contest and Yvette Cooper as its second choice.…
Have your say in the Labour leadership election
UNISON members that have elected to have part of their subscription paid into the Affiliated Political Fund are eligible to…
North West Regional Black Members Committee Events
North West Regional Black Members Committee invite you to join them in the celebrations to learn and promote Black members…
This is amazing news! People power has helped stop what could have been the biggest privatisation of cancer care in…
The Institute of Employment Rights Latest News Briefing
The Institute of Employment Rights is a think tank for the labour movement and a charity. It exists to inform…
E-Quality is a regular e-bulletin for branch officers with an equality role. The bulletin gives an overview of equality developments…
Call MEPs and tell them to vote against TTIP!
There’s a big vote on TTIP in the European Parliament next week. It’s one of just a few chances our…
UNISON, GMB and Unite have agreed the NJC Trade Union Side pay claim for 2016/17. The agreed claim is based…
With the Tories going it alone in government we know exactly what to expect. More nasty, destructive cuts to the…
Human Rights Act: People Pressure
Today the Government promised, in its first Queen’s Speech, to “bring forward proposals for a British Bill of Rights”. That’s…
Stop Changes To Access To Work
As you may be aware, within hours of the general election result being declared the new government announced cuts to…
David Cameron wants us to think that everyone agrees with his plan to scrap the Human Rights Act. But only…
Worried about back to school costs? Are you struggling to cope with the rising cost of living? Finding that you’re…
No more cuts, Tory councils tell George Osborne
Conservative-led Local Government Association warns that fresh round of cuts would devastate local services and communities Tory council leaders across…
Europe and North America are currently negotiating two trade deals that could turn out to be the biggest corporate power…
Two months before the last election David Cameron told the Conservative Local Government Conference that: “Local government is officially the…
Dear friend, The general election is over and I just wanted to write to you and thank you for all…
There are nine days to go until the general election next Thursday, and the stakes are massive: especially for one…
Dear UNISON Member, Barnet UNISON members who still work for Barnet Council (excluding community schools) will begin two days of…
Member Consultation on 2016-17 Pay Claim
Unison are seeking members views on proposals for the 2016-17 pay claim. Tameside Local Government Branch will be consulting NJC…
Expert financial advice for UNISON members
As a UNISON Plus endorsed provider, Lighthouse have been providing financial advice to UNISON members since 2007. We can guide…
Social Care Annual Report 2013/14
Ofsted has recently published their Social Care Annual Report 2013/14, drawing findings from over 5,600 inspections of social care services.…
North West Region Sports and Social Committee organised events. Further information...
Spring 2015 edition of Unison Money Talk with information on ISA's, tax, pensions and savings. LFA MoneyTalk UNISON Spring 2015
Save Care Now! Unison Campaign Launched
Over 500,000 adults in the UK rely on homecare workers to get them out of bed, wash them, brush their…
North West activists take TTIP struggle to Brussels
UNISON activists from the North West took part in two days of lobbying and protest against TTIP this week. The…
Naming of Social Workers in Court Judgements
UNISON is increasingly concerned about the naming of our social work members in court judgements and the impact this is…
Unison Personal Injury Claims Direct
Members can now telephone Unison Direct on Freephone 0800 0 857 857 in relation to personal injury claims (at work…
Protecting people with learning disabilities against flu
Flu can be a very unpleasant illness causing fever, stuffy nose, dry cough, sore throat, aching muscles and joints and…
Worried about paying your winter fuel bill?
With rising fuel costs and another cold winter many members are worried about how they’re going to pay this year’s…
Nottingham, 15-17 May This event brings together well over 100 UNISON young members from across the UK to find out…
Pensions Advice – Who do I ask?
Pensions are undoubtedly a confusing and technical subject so you are not alone if you think you need some help!…
Important Meeting re Care Together Programme Proposals
An invitation is extended to All Unison Members regarding the Care Together Programme Proposals. The meeting is to be held…
Local Government Members Vote To Accept Pay Offer
Members of all three local government unions have voted to accept the pay offer put forward by the Local Government Association.…
NW Region view on pay proposals
On the 14th October 14 the Branch attended a meeting of UNISON`s North West Regional Local Government Service Group (NW…
Most Home Carers Not Paid Travel Time
Most councils in England and Wales are failing to ensure home care workers are paid the national minimum wage, figures…
All UNISON NJC members to take part in a consultative ballot on the NJC pay proposals for 2014 -2016 that…
Lancashire County Council Signs Up to UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter
Elaine Cotterell, Branch Secretary of Lancashire UNISON, said: “We are delighted that the county council has adopted UNISON’s Ethical Care…
The three unions which represent more than 1.5 million workers in local government and schools – UNISON, GMB and UNITE…
Letter from Dave Prentis re Suspension of Strike Action
General Secretary Dave Prentis writes to members regarding the suspension of strike action on Tuesday October 14th. Members should go…
Unison to Challenge the Lawfulness of Employment Tribunal Fees
The Lord Chancellor has given Unison the green light to launch a judicial review into the lawfulness of employment tribunal…
Harry Smith’s passionate speech on the NHS
Harry Smith tells it like it was... why we should fight a return to a 'barbarous, bleak, uncivilised time' and…
New TUC guide shows how unions improve jobs and build a fairer society
The TUC have published The Union Advantage, a guide to how unions make work better and society fairer. The guide…
Dealing with health needs in schools
An increasing number of children and young people with health needs, including long-term conditions and highly complex needs, are attending…
Tameside Keep Our NHS Public held a meeting on Wednesday 17 September at Stalybridge Buffet Bar. The agenda included an…
UNISON prides ourselves on the importance we give to equalities, taking positive steps to include everyone in our union and…
Angela Rayner – Labour Party Candidate
Tameside Unison Local Government Branch welcomes the selection of Angela Rayner as the Labour Party candidate for the Ashton-under-Lyne constituency…
NJC Academy Support Staff Ballot
NJC ACADEMY SUPPORT STAFF TO BE BALLOTED FOR STRIKE ACTION ON 14TH OCT 2014 Following the recent day of action…
TUC head Frances O’Grady attacks Tories’ union curb plans
Writes John Moylan, Industry correspondent, BBC News. The Conservative Party has pledged to introduce a 50% turnout requirement in strike…
Pension Scheme Governance Regulations
UNISON welcomes the introduction of new governance regulations for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). We have long campaigned for…
The People’s March for the NHS
Mums from Darlington are marching from Jarrow to Parliament, to send a message of outrage at the attacks this Government…
The Manchester College’s Trade Union department has some exciting new courses in Social Media, Working Women, Mental Health, Understanding Company…
Mega Mela and a Carribean Carnival!
Unison in the Community. The region recently held two successful events open to all self-organised groups and officers. These events…
Unison Community Care Social Work Survival Guide
This is a challenging time for social workers across the UK, with referrals rising, caseloads growing and many practising in…
UNISON members in Local Government make a stand
UNISON has hailed last week’s strike action by local government and school support workers as an overwhelming success, with more…
Ending the public sector pay cap could raise millions
The argument that public sector pay rises are unaffordable has been seriously dented by a new report published yesterday. Howard…
Celebrate the strikers this week – they are fighting for us all
The case to walk out is unanswerable, but will be eclipsed by outrage from a media utterly opposed to trade…
Letter from your Branch Secretary Paul Taylor
You will know by now that 59% of UNISON members that voted rejected the NJC employers pay offer for 2014-15…
Service Group Conference 15-16 June Brighton Centre
The decisions of the 2014 Local Government Service Group Conference, including the text of motions and composites (as amended if…
Here are five of the most common myths about local government pay, and gives the real story. It also outlines…
We Support Doncaster Care UK Workers
Tameside Unison Local Government Branch donated £300 in support of the Doncaster workers in dispute with Care UK. Although the…
Say NO to government plans to privatise children’s social work in England
The government is consulting on proposals to allow councils in England to outsource almost all their children's social work. A…
It's now or neverland - local government workers have the lowest pay and conditions in the entire public sector. The…