On Sunday 29th September our branch will be joining the national demonstration at the start of the Conservative Party Conference taking place here in Manchester. All members are strongly encouraged to attend and if you wish to join us you…
Another Europe is Possible has organised a protest in Manchester to defend democracy in light of the Government’s attempts to prorogue parliament. If you wish to participate join us at 12pm on Saturday 31st August in Cathedral Gardens, Manchester City…
On the 16th August 1819 at St Peter’s Field, Manchester, armed cavalry charged into a crowd of some 60,000 – 80,000 peaceful protesters who had travelled from all across Greater Manchester to demand the reform of parliamentary representation. This event…
Our Branch has nominated the following candidates for our National Executive Committee which is elected every 2 years and is the body which leads our union on a whole range of key issues affecting our members and their future. It…
As part of the May Day celebrations this year a number of events will be taking place across the city. A summary of the planned activities is included below along with clickable links for more information. Wednesday 1 May –…
Stand Up to Racism and Unite Against Fascism have called for a counter-protest against Tommy Robinson who has organised a rally against the BBC in Salford this Saturday 23 February. The counter-protest is starting at 11am outside the BBC Television…
The latest issue of our Branch Equalities newsletter “Equality Matters” is now available to view online. [gview file=”http://staging.unisonmanchester.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Equality-Matters-Issue-13FINAL.pdf”]
Stars in Our Schools is a celebration of school support staff. UNISON organises the day to celebrate the wonderful work they do every day and to make sure the world knows just how vital they are to children’s education. The…
The latest issue of our Branch Equalities newsletter “Equality Matters” is now available to view online. [gview file=”http://staging.unisonmanchester.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Issue-12-Equality-Matters-Final.pdf”]
“Better Times” written by Barrie Keeffe is the first full-length play directed by Ad Lib Productions, a new “pop up” theatre group based in Bolton and Manchester. It tells the story of the Poplar Rates Rebellion, a tax protest that…