This affects real people in our city! Imagine a child going without meals in the school holidays, or an older person losing their daily hot meal and welfare check. That’s the reality these cuts bring. While these lifeline services are being cut, council reserves have actually grown from £220 million to £256 million — money…
DetailsAt 12 noon on Wednesday 27 May, the There for You school uniform grants open for 24 hours. Save the date now. The School Uniform Grant will be open for 24 hours from 12 noon on 27th May 2026 and closes at 12 noon on 28th May 2026. Please click on the below link to check…
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In late March the NJC Employers’ Side for England, Cymru and Northern Ireland made a pay offer of 3.3% on all pay points, from 1 April 2026. Last week UNISON’s NJC Committee met and agreed very clearly to reject this offer on behalf of members. The Committee was clear that the offer falls significantly short…
DetailsUNISON is extremely concerned by the dangerous military escalation in the Middle East, which risks pushing the region into a protracted conflict, which threatens regional and international peace and security. The US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, launched whilst international mediation efforts are ongoing, are a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.…
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NJC pay claim for 2026/27 has been submitted Yesterday UNISON submitted a pay claim for local government staff in England, Cymru and Northern Ireland. Our key demand is for an increase of at least £3,000 or 10% (whichever is greater) on every pay point – this is based on a one-year settlement. Plus, a minimum pay…
DetailsUNISON 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.