Age Immaterial Survey
As part of the Age Immaterial campaign on women over 50 in the workplace, the TUC has created a survey aimed at union members over 50 (both men and women) to gather information on the impact of caring responsibilities on…
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Rail privatisation has failed to deliver on its promises
Rail privatisation has failed to deliver for rail users and taxpayers and has brought in little private sector investment, according to a recent TUC- commissioned report. The Great Train Robbery – written for the TUC by the…
Help with school uniform costs
If you’re struggling with the rising cost of living, and worried about how you’ll be able to cope with back-to-school costs, UNISON might be able to help. The union’s welfare charity, There for You, has set up a limited fund…
UNISON Manchester will defend The Museum of Science and Industry
Manchester residents are still reeling from the recent news that the city’s much beloved Museum Of Science and Industry may face closure as part of the ongoing Coalition cuts to museums across the country. Changes in funding by the Department…
Universal Credit Briefing
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT UNIVERSAL CREDIT? The following briefing document has been put together by the National UNISON Officer for Local Government, Pete Challis. It highlights twenty things you may not know about the new Universal Credit. Please feel…
The moral case on tax avoidance is overwhelming
There is nothing law-breaking about tax avoidance and this is of course the point. The law is rigged in favour of the wealthy and the state is at the service of the rich. In the Independent on Sunday, Owen Jones…
People’s Assembly Against Austerity
Manchester People’s Assembly with Mark Steel and Owen Jones Tuesday 21st May – Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester National People’s Assembly Saturday 22nd June – Central Hall, Westminster, London Hundreds of thousands in and around Manchester and millions of…
Pay Consultation Meetings 2013
UNISON CITY WIDE PAY CONSULTATION MEETINGS Please check the timetable below and make every effort to attend the meeting which is best for you. You should re-visit this page regularly over the next couple of weeks as any amendments and/or…
Local Government Workers: Pay Dispute 2013
NOW IS THE TIME TO ORGANISE Since 2010, pay for local government workers has dropped, in real terms, by up to a staggering 18%. Our members have lost almost a fifth of their earnings. The final 1% offer for 2013…
UNISON NEC Elections 2013
Who runs our union? YOU do. Use your NEC vote and have your say. All members will shortly receive NEC ballot papers with election manifestos for all candidates. Successful candidates will serve for 2 years so these elections are important…