The latest issue of our Branch Equalities newsletter – “Equality Matters” – is now available to view on-line or download. [gview file=”http://staging.unisonmanchester.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Issue-5-Equality-MattersFinal.pdf”]
The NUT have recently announced that they are calling on their members to take strike action on 5 July in response to the threat to the pay, terms and conditions of teachers, linked to funding. Details of the NUT campaign…
In the crisis following the EU referendum, we need a united, socialist Labour Party. Our representatives in parliament need to respect Corbyn’s overwhelming mandate. Join Manchester and Trafford Momentum and Manchester Trades Council on Friday July 1 at 6 pm…
Unison believes the attack on our leader is misjudged, mistimed and indulgent. After a devastating Referendum result, it is vital that our Labour MP’s return to their constituencies to begin to heal the dangerous fault lines that have split poorer…
Last summer, our union nominated Jeremy Corbyn for Labour leader, and a great number of our members voted for him in the Labour leadership contest. Support for Jeremy remains the position of this union as determined by our members through…
Due to the declaration of the EU Referendum result taking place in the Town Hall the Branch Office will be closed on Friday 24th June. Members are advised to contact UNISONdirect on 0800 0857857 if they require urgent assistance on…
We are pleased to announce the imminent first screening of the film documentary “Chasing Michael Davitt” about one of the most important Irish personalities of 19th century. Davitt rejected the violent path to social change by advancing non-violent peaceful resistance…
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. ‘There for you‘ are once again launching the School Uniform Grant programme for…
Last week, UNISON’s National Joint Council (NJC) representatives, the people who negotiate the pay for those of us on Local Government terms and conditions, voted to accept a 1% pay increase for this year and a further 1% for next…
Joint unions submit claim for £1 an hour pay rise and the living wage as a minimum in England Further education workers in England are calling for a pay rise of £1 an hour, together with a minimum rate in…