Branch Newsletter

Check out the latest news including:-

• NCC Pay & Reward – Implementation Talks
• Legal Claims on Increment Freeze
• Dates for Branch Annual General Meetings
• Nominations for Branch Officers and Reps
• Delegates needed for National Conferences

Newsletter January 2017

NCC Pay, Terms and Conditions - Ballot Results

The ballot on the council proposals to pay, terms and conditions closed on 21 December.

The ballot results are:

• Total number of ballot papers issued x 2070
• Total number of ballot papers received x 557
• Total number of members voting to ACCEPT the Offer x 446 (80%)
• Total number of members voting to REJECT the Offer x 109 (20%)
• Total number of spoilt ballot paper x 2
• Turn out 27%

Further details regarding the next steps will be sent out in early January.

NCC Pay, Terms & Conditions - Ballot Extension

The Branch has decided in conjunction with our Regional Office to extend the Ballot deadline to 5.00pm on Wednesday 21 December 2016 to accommodate those members to whom the employer issued letters late as well as those who received inaccurate statements.

Please do ensure that you:

a) inform the employer and let us know asap if you still have not received a letter;
b) check your statement to ensure it is what you believe it should be. Any queries should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. immediately.
c) return your ballot paper using the freepost return address label on the reverse of the ballot paper or you can drop it off at the UNISON desks at Loxley House.

Please ensure it is received by 5.00pm on 21 December.

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

There for You Winter Fuel Grant 2017

Get help staying warm this winter

With rising fuel costs and another cold winter many members are worried about how they're going to pay this year's winter fuel bills.

Help is on hand

"There for You" has set up a limited fund to help UNISON members on low income by way of a one-off payment of up to £50. Further information and an application form is attached.

Winter Fuel Grant Questions and Answers 2016
Winter Fuel Grant Application 2016 and Survey

Please note, this year eligibility includes those in receipt of housing benefit. Applications without a membership number and the relevant documentation attached will not be processed. Applicants must have paid a minimum of 4 weeks subscriptions before 1st December 2016 to apply. Priority will be given to those who have not previously received this grant and no grants will be paid out until after the closing date of 17th February 2017.