UNISON is entering a very important election. As a UNISON member, you will now get the opportunity to have YOUR say on who becomes our next General Secretary for the next 5 years. The General Secretary is the most senior role in the union. They represent UNISON when talking to the media, other unions, employers…
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The National Joint Council (NJC) is consulting on the 2026 pay claim for Local Government workers. Details of the claim can be found here. The branch has organised the meetings below for members to feedback comments on the claim: Date / Time Venue Room Tuesday 14 October TEAMS meetings Link to meetings: 12.30PM Join the…
DetailsMeeting aimed at younger people (others also very welcome!) It has been agreed to organise another separate meeting about implementing recommendations from the NTU students’ report where we can get more young people attending for their input/ lead. This will now be held THIS Sun 31st August at 4pm – 5.30pm in the centre of…
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For the latest update on the pay campaign, please visit the national website.
The NJC trade union side (UNISON, Unite, GMB) submitted their claim on 31 January 2025 as follows: The unions’ headline demand is for an increase of at least £3,000 on all spinal column points, from 1 April 2025. In addition, the claim calls for: • A clear plan to reach a minimum pay rate of…
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UNISON have published a range of resources for members working in Schools and Academies. Click on the links below to access these: Violence at Work Poster Cover Supervision Guidance Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Managing Difficult Behaviour in Schools A New Deal for School Support Staff
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UNISON’s National Executive Council runs our union and determines the kind of union we are and can become. It is made up of 68 UNISON members just like you! NEC elections this year are hugely important to determine whether UNISON succeeds and wins for you at work and on pay. How the election worksVoting will…
DetailsNotts County UNISON branch have successfully relaunched their LGBT+ Self Organised Group (SOG) last year & are inviting members from other branches to attend their next meeting on Weds 19th February at 1.00 p.m on Zoom. Their aim is to build a link between the SOG’s, sharing information & building support across the branches for …
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UNISON has submitted a pay claim for council and school staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We are asking for a wage increase of £3,000 on all pay points. This would be pro rata’d for part time and term time only staff. In addition, the claim asks for: A clear plan to reach a minimum pay…
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2025 UNISON East Midlands programme UNISON are running free courses for members 2025 (January – July) are now available to book. There are 18 courses covering subjects such as: Excel Dyslexia Awareness Neurodiversity for Managers Deaf Awareness and British Sign Language Living Well with Anxiety Pre-Retirement planning Learn more Other free learning opportunities for UNISON…
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