In 2013 the contract to run Patient Transport Services in Greater Manchester was taken from NWAS and awarded to Arriva. The resulting decline in standards for patients has been well documented by the MEN. All other PTS contracts currently remain…
Barnet UNISON Press Release: 2 September 2015 On September 21st the Council will vote whether to accept one of three options for the future of Barnet Libraries. This will be an important decision for Barnet as libraries promote literacy and…
The Black Members’ SOG has organised an event for Black History Month: The Race Relations Act (1965): Its Legacy This event is taking place on 1st October 2015 between 12.30pm – 3.00pm at the West Indian Sports & Social Club,…
Our Branch Executive Committee has met to decide who we should nominate for General Secretary. During the discussion members expressed the need for change within our union and a desire to see a lay member as General Secretary. With that…
The TUC are co-ordinating a Rally and March in Manchester to coincide with the start of the Tory Party Conference. Event Details Date: Sunday, 4th October 2015 Assemble: 12 noon Oxford Road (from All Saints Park, MMU) Rally starts: 1.00pm March sets off: 1.30pm…
With Ed Miliband’s resignation Labour is once again looking for a new Leader. Many in the Party wanted a long contest to encourage a debate on policy. But in reality the differences between the policies of most candidates is hard…
An election has been declared nationally for the position of UNISON General Secretary where every member will have the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidates. The full time Branch Officers have unanimously agreed to recommend that the Branch nominate…
The deadline for registration is approaching fast but there are still a number of ways you can register to vote in the upcoming Labour leadership election. UNISON Affiliated Political Fund (APF) Levy Payers are eligible to vote in this election…
UNISON decided to nominate Jeremy Corbyn in the Labour Party leadership contest and Yvette Cooper as its second choice at the union’s National Labour Link committee. UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “Jeremy Corbyn’s message has resonated with public sector…
We are pleased to introduce to you the first edition of our new quarterly SOG newsletter, “Equality Matters”, which aims to bring you the latest news and views from across all the self-organised groups within Manchester Branch. You can view…