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…
We are within 60 days of the most important election in recent memory. We have seen the effect of 5 years of austerity on our services, our families and our members – we need to discuss the issues and know…
The Manchester Campaign Committee has organised a major rally to take place in Albert Square (Tuesday 3rd February, 5.45pm – 6.45pm) to protest against public sector cuts. The organiser’s aim is to show the Government that we are standing up…
The UNISON Black Members SOG held an event at the West Indian Sports and Social Club (WISSC), in the heart of Moss Side district. Moss Side is home to very diverse communities, including large West Indian and Somali communities. Held…
You are invited to attend a public meeting that is being held to discuss the attacks on our legal rights. Meeting date/time: Thursday 29 January, 6pm Meeting location UNISON Regional Centre, Arena Point, Manchester M3 1UN Speakers: John Cooper…
The national pay ballot closed today and despite the vote for rejection of the proposals in Manchester Branch, the North West Region, and London unfortunately the proposals were agreed nationally, and have therefore been accepted. The Branch intends to pursue…
The original requisition for a Special Conference was submitted by Manchester Branch on 14th October. ‘Dear Heather I am writing on behalf of our Branch to requisition a Special Local Government Service Group Conference. In accordance with UNISON Rule D3.4.11…
As part of the National ballot on the pay proposals our Branch ballot has now closed. 1,425 members (80.55 % ) supported the Branch recommendation to oppose the pay proposals and voted to reject. 344 members (19.45 % ) voted…
The ballot deadline on the pay proposals / cuts closes on Wed morning next week. So members only have a few days to vote. Manchester UNISON and the North West Region are recommending members to REJECT the proposals. After today…
The headquarters bulletins like to give rose tinted examples of the ‘benefits’ to be gained under the deliberately confusing deal cooked up behind closed doors by the full-time negotiators and the LGA. Well, here’s one from real life. “I work…