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Framework for joint branch/region assessments
31 July 2008
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The framework sets out arrangements to ensure that branches can identify their priorities and objectives, that they can plan properly and that they have the resources to achieve these priorities.
 Framework for joint branch/region assessments
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Branch guide to assessments
31 July 2008
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A branch guide to the new annual assessment of UNISON branches. This guide will help branches through the process and to understand what branches need to do and how the assessment will be used.
Branch guide to assessments
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Employment law time chart
29 July 2008
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Because employment cases have strict time limits, branches should get advice on employment matters as soon as possible
Employment law time chart
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A members' guide to UNISON legal services
29 July 2008
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A guide designed to inform members about the legal services they and their families may be entitled to and how to access them
A members' guide to UNISON legal services
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Legal services - a branch guide to what we offer
29 July 2008
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It is important that you are able to advise members about the extent of the legal services provided by UNISON. This guide will help you do just that.
Legal services - a branch guide to what we offer
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Getting GOing in local government
27 March 2008
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A guide to the GO Award for UNISON learning reps and branches
Getting GOing in local government
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No entry for the BNP
20 March 2008
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Campaign leaflet: stock number 2662
No entry for the BNP
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The BNP can seriously damage your public services
20 March 2008
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Campaign leaflet: stock number 2663
The BNP can seriously damage your public services
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BNP out
14 March 2008
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Campaign poster: No entry for the BNP
BNP out
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Public health warning
14 March 2008
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Campaign poster: The BNP can seriously damage your public services
Public health warning
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Guidance on funding branch delegates to conferences and events
19 December 2007
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This guidance is to assist branches to ensure a fair and consistent approach to meeting the cost of branch delegates attending UNISON conferences.
Guidance on funding branch delegates to conferences and events
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Reasons to exclude or expel - advice to branches
9 July 2007
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Recent publicity around the rights of trades unions to expel members of extremist political organisations (for example the BNP) has led the NEC to issue new advice to branches on when we can exclude someone from joining or move to expel an existing member.
Reasons to exclude or expel - advice to branches
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UNISON Rule Book 2007
1 July 2007
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As amended at national delegate conference 2007. Please note this is a 1.1MB download.
UNISON Rule Book 2007
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Code of Good Branch Practice 2007
3 April 2007
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A guide detailing good practice in branch structure and organisation. To be used in conjunction with the Rule Book. Updated April 2007
Code of Good Branch Practice 2007
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NEC Scheme of Branch Representation 2007
28 March 2007
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The national executive has to draw up a scheme for the composition of branch delegations to national delegate conference - to ensure that branch delegates are representative of the union’s diverse membership and that delegations meet the requirements of proportionality, fair representation and equal opportunities.
NEC Scheme of Branch Representation 2007
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Guidance on complying with Data Protection legislation for regions, branches and head office
25 January 2007
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The Data Protection Act 1998 (“DPA”) seeks to strike a balance between the rights of individuals and the sometimes competing interests of those with legitimate reasons for using personal information.
Guidance on complying with Data Protection legislation for regions, branches and head office
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Data Protection briefing: new starters lists
25 January 2007
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Whilst Data Protection legislation does not provide the right to obtain new starters’ lists from employers, some employers have used the legislation as a ground for not providing new starters’ lists.
 Online HTML version
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Protocol on 'early retired' disabled members applying to NEC under rule C2.6.2
25 January 2007
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As agreed by the NEC.
Online HTML version
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Branch auditors' guide
25 January 2007
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Branch Core Rule 6a sets out the officers of the branch who must be elected at the Annual General Meeting. UNISON's Code of Good Branch Practice, section 11.1, states that branches should appoint auditors from within the branch to review financial procedures. There should be two auditors neither of whom should be a member of the branch executive committee.
Branch auditors' guide
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Complaints procedure
25 January 2007
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UNISON aims to provide high quality support and advice to all of our members at all times. This procedure is intended to ensure that UNISON members are aware that: 1) Anyone wishing to make a complaint knows how to do so. 2) The union responds to the complaint quickly and in a courteous and efficient way. 3) Members’ complaints are taken seriously and properly dealt with. 4) The union learns from complaints and where complaints are found to be justified, takes appropriate measures.
Complaints procedure
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NEC scheme governing the establishment and restructuring of UNISON branches
25 January 2007
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Branches in UNISON are established in accordance with a scheme approved by the National Executive Council, as laid down by Rule G.1.2. This determines the principles by which branches are established and members are allocated to them.
NEC scheme governing the establishment and restructuring of UNISON branches
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Guide to statutory recognition: Using the CAC procedure
28 October 2005
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Guidance on using the statutory central arbitration committee process.
Guide to statutory recognition: Using the CAC procedure
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Lifelong learning: a branch guide
19 January 2005
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A guide to lifelong learning for branches.
Lifelong learning: a branch guide
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Democracy in UNISON guidelines
Incoporating media guidelines
23 November 2004
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The Democracy in UNISON Guidelines were first introduced in 1999 following a decision
taken at national delegate conference the previous year concerning ‘The Right to
Organise and Campaign in UNISON’. In December 2002 the national executive council adopted media guidelines which have
been incorporated in this document.
Democracy in UNISON guidelines
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Organising your branch AGM
Your guide to organising a successful annual general meeting
9 November 2004
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This pack aims to assist branches in organising annual general meetings. It will be particularly useful for new branch officers who have not organised an AGM before.
Organising your branch AGM
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Time to Act: branch guidance
8 September 2004
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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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NEC protocol: retired members holding office at branch level (Rule C.2.6.2)
2 February 2004
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Following discussions between the national executive council and the national retired members committee, a protocol has been agreed to enable retired members to seek permission to hold office at branch level in certain circumstances.
NEC protocol: retired members holding office at branch level (Rule C.2.6.2)
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Guidelines on regional pool
11 December 2003
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UNISON guidelines to assist branches with
a demonstrable need for additional funding to finance a development programme based on organising and recruitment activities. Updated 2004.
Guidelines on regional pool
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Branch auditor's checklist
5 December 2003
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Financial checklist for auditors of UNISON branches.
Branch auditor's checklist
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Negotiating recognition agreements
28 October 2003
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This guide provides advice on how to structure and negotiate recognition agreements, including a model agreement..
Online HTML version
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