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UNISON branches should find these documents very useful

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Branch assessments 2012 Published: 1 November 2011
Guidance on the assessment to be carried out between the branch secretary and regional organiser in Spring 2012. Branch assessments 2012
Branch finances Published: 15 August 2011
A branch finances handbook detailing best financial practice and the NEC approved scheme for the payment of expenses (including honoraria) to branch members to be followed by all branches. These should be used in conjunction with the code of good branch practice and with the Rule Book Branch finances handbook Branch member expenses (Including honoraria)
Branch Secretaries Starter Pack Published July 2011 Published: 29 July 2011
This guide will signpost you quickly to the key information you need to lead your branch, answer queries, and deal with branch administration. Branch Secretaries Starter Pack
Code of Good Branch Practice 2011 Published: 27 July 2011
A guide detailing good practice to be followed by all UNISON branches. To be used in conjunction with the Rule Book Code of Good Branch Practice 2011
Best practice guidelines for branches on emailing members Published: 13 July 2011
Procedures for using email that safeguard liabilities, reflect the high standard we strives for and minimise potential misuse. Best practice guidelines for branches on emailing members
On-Line Branch Accounting Published: 2 June 2011
Reference documents for branches using the On-line branch accounting system. Training Manual Web Version Groups and Subgroups
NEC on branch restructuring Published: 11 April 2011
The NEC scheme to guide regions and branches on the restructuring and modernisation of branches given changes in the structure of public service provision. NEC on branch restructuring
Branch Assessments 2011 Published: 4 January 2011
Guidance on the assessment to be carried out between the branch secretary and regional organiser during the period January to April 2011. Branch Assessments 2011
Support for branches that employ staff Published: 4 August 2010
UNISON has negotiated a scheme to ensure that branches get appropriate legal advice and support when they employ staff: http://www.vivid-host.com/rbi/xperthr/19606/
Core branch rules Published: 13 April 2010
The core branch rules form part of the Code of Good Branch Practice. They have recently been updated and branches should review their rules based on this new guidance. They are available as a Word document that can be downloaded for branches to insert the changes as needed. Download Word document
UNISON partnerships Published: 13 April 2010
UNISON is developing partnership agreements with other trade unions and professional organisations. Each have their different characteristics, but all have in common a commitment to working together at local and national levels. UNISON partnerships
A guide to the 2010 assessments Published: 20 January 2010
Framework for joint branch and region assessments A guide to the 2010 assessments
Honorariums and expenses Published: 21 December 2009
The NEC agreed schemes for the approval and payment of honorariums and expenses and supporting question and answer document were issued to branch treasurers last week. Scheme Q&As
Honorary life membership Published: 10 December 2009
Existing members of the Union may be awarded honorary life membership in recognition of their service to the Union upon cessation of their normal membership. Must be nominated by their branch, or by regional and national committees or NEC. Honorary Life Membership - new procedure (PDF) Honorary Life Membership - new form (PDF)
Regional Pool funding Published: 16 October 2009
All the information needed to support branches in presenting their application to the region. Guidelines - PDF Application form - PDF
Core Branch Rules Published: 16 October 2009
Updated to assist branches restructure where they cover members from different service groups or bargaining groups, and to reflect recent changes to the Code of Good Branch Practice. Branches should review their rules to reflect this new guidance. Core Branch Rules
Branch Funding Arrangements for 2010 Published: 16 June 2009
Branch funding criteria Branch Funding Arrangements for 2010
Branch Funding Arrangements for 2009 Published: 15 June 2009
Branch funding criteria Branch Funding Arrangements for 2009
Guidelines on regional pool Published: 11 February 2009
Guidelines by which additional finance can be made available to branches to implement actions agreed in their annual branch assessment. Guidelines on regional pool
Use of IT Equipment provided from branch funds Published: 4 September 2008
Computer and telephony equipment purchased using UNISON funds should be used only for UNISON purposes, and for activities in line with UNISON’s rules, aims and policies, including political activity. Use of IT Equipment provided from branch funds
Employment law time chart Published: 11 April 2008
Because employment cases have strict time limits, branches should get advice on employment matters as soon as possible. Download: Employment law time chart
Guide to statutory recognition: Using the CAC procedure Published: 28 October 2005
Guidance on using the statutory central arbitration committee process. Guide to statutory recognition: Using the CAC procedure
Time to Act: branch guidance Published: 8 September 2004
Negotiating time off for trade union duties and activities. This guide offers information and advice to UNISON branches on how to get a good time off agreement that will help the branch develop and grow and better recruit and represent your membership, negotiate on their behalf and build participation in the branch. Time to Act: branch guidance
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