We can afford a fairer society
This is no time for cuts – we need to invest in jobs and services that will help our economy recover from recession and build a fairer society. We can afford the services we need – if we cut out…
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Lobby of Liberal Democrat Conference Liverpool, Sunday 19 September 12 noon.
The lobby at the Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre has been organised by the TUC to put pressure on Liberal Democrat delegates in relation to October’s public sector spending review, which could lead to public expenditure cuts of 40%. It’s…
Cuts will increase inequality
Another report this week blows out of the water government claims that the cuts will be ‘progressive’. Evidence from Sweden, Canada and Finland shows that cutting public spending hits the poor hardest, whilst tax cuts benefit the rich. In all…
Wealthy can solve the deficit crisis
“How can the sixth richest nation in the world be contemplating cuts in school meals services and regressive forms of taxation? In the political and media commentaries on the national crisis and the need for cuts, there has been very…
UNISON Training and Education
UNISON, the UK’s leading public service union, takes learning seriously and offers a range of trade union education and lifelong learning opportunities for members. This includes training and development for union reps as well as personal and career development courses…
Mancunion July 2010
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Branch Officer Changes
After six years as Branch Secretary, Tony Caffery announced he would be standing down to take up a position as Regional Officer for UNISON. After a call for nominations, the Branch Executive Committee (BEC) unanimously approved Pat McDonagh as the…
Knowledge is Power
Steve Swift, the Branch Education Officer, is busy organising courses for new and experienced UNISON stewards. If you want to get more involved in the trade union, but want more information, think you could do with refreshing your skills or…
Task One: Recruit more members
One key message coming out of annual conference was… recruit as if your job depends on it. The only way for the Branch to be able to stand up for members at work, campaign effectively against cuts and help defend…
UNISON and You?
The Branch will be organising quarterly meetings targeted at all stewards. The aim is to bring together all activists, regardless of their workplace or background, to debate the big issues that our union, our public services and our communities face.The…