Political Workshops
We are within 60 days of the most important election in recent memory. We have seen the effect of 5 years of austerity on our services, our families and our members – we need to discuss the issues and know…
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English Defence League – 7th March Counter Demonstration
There is to be a rally by the English Defence League in Manchester on Saturday 7th March. Whilst that organisation has seen splits (you can only have one leader) and reduced support it is still appalling that they can bring…
New UNISON training courses in February/March 2015
A series of new training courses are being run by the North West Regional Office throughout February and March. The Organising Steward The first formal course the new steward in UNISON needs to attend – 9.30-4pm one day a week…
Len Crome Memorial Conference
Guernica: The destruction of a town and the creation of a masterpiece The above event is the theme for the annual International Brigade Memorial Trust Len Crome Memorial Conference which is taking place between 11am – 5pm on Saturday 7th…
NW Regional LG Service Group Motions for Special Conference
At a meeting of the North West Regional Local Government Service Group held on the 15th January 2015 it was agreed that the following motions be put forward to the Special Local Government Conference on pay. Manchester Branch will be…
Mancunions urged to ‘Stand-up for Democracy’
The Manchester Campaign Committee has organised a major rally to take place in Albert Square (Tuesday 3rd February, 5.45pm – 6.45pm) to protest against public sector cuts. The organiser’s aim is to show the Government that we are standing up…
Black History Month Event – Recognising our Contribution
The UNISON Black Members SOG held an event at the West Indian Sports and Social Club (WISSC), in the heart of Moss Side district. Moss Side is home to very diverse communities, including large West Indian and Somali communities. Held…
Access to Justice Under Attack – Public Meeting in Manchester
You are invited to attend a public meeting that is being held to discuss the attacks on our legal rights. Meeting date/time: Thursday 29 January, 6pm Meeting location UNISON Regional Centre, Arena Point, Manchester M3 1UN Speakers: John Cooper…
Special Local Government Conference – Update
Given the Branches who are known to have supported the requisition for a Special Local Government Conference it now appears the minimum 25 % threshold has been reached. Thanks to all the following Branches who have supported the requisition. Blackpool…
Special Conference Nears – List Of Supporting Branches
The original requisition for a Special Conference was submitted by Manchester Branch on 14th October. ‘Dear Heather I am writing on behalf of our Branch to requisition a Special Local Government Service Group Conference. In accordance with UNISON Rule D3.4.11…