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UNISON branches should find these documents very useful

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Honoraria return 2009 Published: 4 February 2010
This return is issued to branches in accordance with the requirements of the NEC scheme for honoraria payments issued in December 2009. Honoraria return Honoraria return 2009
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
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
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
UNISON rulebook Published: 24 August 2009
UNISON's rules govern the way the union runs, how branches work and outlines the responsibilities of its members and staff. Every member is entitled to a copy of the latest edition of the UNISON rulebook. UNISON rulebook
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
Support for branches that employ staff Published: 13 January 2009
UNISON has negotiated a scheme to ensure that branches get appropriate legal advice and support when they employ staff. Support for branches that employ staff
Code of Good Branch Practice 2008 Published: 25 November 2008
A guide detailing good practice in branch structure and organisation. To be used in conjunction with the Rule Book. Updated September 2008. Code of Good Branch Practice 2008
Partnership working at regional level Published: 21 November 2008
Best practice guide about partnership working at regional level, detailing the role of regions in UNISON and responsibilities of key leaders on both the staff and lay side. Partnership working at regional level
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: 29 July 2008
Because employment cases have strict time limits, branches should get advice on employment matters as soon as possible 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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