Embedded into this post is the latest national circular with an update on the NJC Pay Claim for 2014/15 which sets out some background analysis and the two alternative options proposed by the UNISON NJC Committee. [gview file=”http://staging.unisonmanchester.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/LG-54-2013-2014-15-NJC-Pay-Claim-Branch-Consultation.doc”] Also included…
The NHS is under threat from privatisation and cuts. The Tory health act has pushed the profit motive to the heart of the English NHS. Key treatments are being restricted, services cut and jobs lost, resulting in increased waiting times,…
Rochdale UNISON members at Future Directions are undertaking 5 days of strike action from 8am Sunday 25th August to show their employer that they are willing to fight against cuts to their pay, terms and conditions. Please consider showing your…
The Low Commission was set up in Dec 2012 to investigate the future of advice on social welfare law issues in England and Wales. It has now published a draft report and recommendations on a future strategy for advice. See the attached…
Commenting on research from the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) that there could be one million workers on zero hours contracts, Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON, said: “The vast majority of workers are only on these contracts…
*UPDATE* A map of the route, including start and expected finish times, has now been made available and is embedded into this post below. A protest has been organised to take place on Tuesday 30th July against the Government cuts…
Embedded into this post are a number of documents which we have been asked to share on behalf of Mike Booth, Regional Lead for LGPS Governance. The Branch is looking for your feedback on the arrangements so please can you…
NATIONAL UNION LEADERS SPEAKING OUT TO DEFEND NHS The NW TUC Rally for the NHS will take place on Friday 5th July, at 7pm at Manchester Town Hall. Confirmed speakers are Dave Prentis, UNISON , Len McCluskey, UNITE, Debbie…
Whilst our Branch recorded a good turnout in the consultation exercise and rejected the 1% pay offer by a ration of 3 : 1 and we had a good Regional result unfortunately this was not reflected elsewhere other than in…
Please note that as of 1st July the Branch will be moving to Room 321 in Manchester Town Hall. Whilst disruption will be kept to a minimum there may be temporary delays in terms of telephones and email connections. You…