Workers’ Memorial Day this year is taking place on Thursday 28th April. It provides an oppotunity to remember all those killed through work but at the same time ensuring that such tragedies are not repeated. Rally in Albert Square at…
The Student Bursary is a keystone of the NHS. It enables people from all walks of life to commit to the three years of training it takes to become one of over 377,000 qualified nurses currently working in the NHS.…
The UNISON North West Sports & Social Committee have arranged a Christmas Golf Day to be played on the 16 Dec 2015 at Mottram Hall. The flyer and registration form for this event are embedded below. If you wish to…
UNISON is sponsoring a film event in Manchester’s National Football Museum (opposite Printworks) with support from Show Racism The Red Card and the PFA (Professional Footballers Association). This is a free event open to members who can book their place…
The UNISON North West LGBT Committee is pleased to announce that our open meetings for 2016 will take place on the following dates: Saturday 23rd January – 1100 hours to 1600 hours Thursday 26th May – 1800 hours to 2000…
In the slideshow below are a selection of photos taken on the recent march and rally in Manchester on Sunday 4th October. A full report of the event will be included in the next issue of our Branch Newsletter, Mancunion.…
Joe Hill (1879-1915) was a songwriter and union activist, framed and then executed by the state of Utah. His creative way of campaigning and organising has relevance for those fighting for workers’ rights now. Joe Hill, the troubadour and union…
Stars in our Schools is a celebration of School Support Staff. UNISON has organised the day to celebrate the wonderful work they do every day and to make sure the world knows just how vital they are to children’s education.…
The final bulletin detailing arrangements for the demonstration and march taking place on Sunday has now been released. You can read the bulletin online below, or download a copy to print out at home. [gview file=”http://staging.unisonmanchester.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4-October-Demo-Bulletin-5.doc”] For convenience the route…
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…