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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.
Link to a PDF document on this siteHonoraria return
Link to a PDF document on this siteHonoraria return 2009
 

A guide to the 2010 assessments

Published: 20 January 2010
Framework for joint branch and region assessments
Link to a PDF document on this siteA 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.
Link to a document on this siteScheme
Link to a document on this siteQ&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.
Link to a document on this siteHonorary Life Membership - new procedure - pdf
Link to a document on this siteHonorary 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.
Link to a PDF document on this siteCore Branch Rules
 

Regional Pool funding

Published: 16 October 2009
All the information needed to support branches in presenting their application to the region.
Link to a PDF document on this siteGuidelines - PDF
Link to a PDF document on this siteApplication 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.
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON rulebook
 

Branch Funding Arrangements for 2010

Published: 16 June 2009
Branch funding criteria
Link to a PDF document on this site Branch Funding Arrangements for 2010
 

Branch Funding Arrangements for 2009

Published: 15 June 2009
Branch funding criteria
Link to a PDF document on this siteBranch 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.
Link to a PDF document on this siteGuidelines 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.
Link to a PDF document on this siteSupport 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.
Link to a PDF document on this siteCode 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.
Link to a PDF document on this sitePartnership 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.
Link to a PDF document on this siteUse 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
Link to a PDF document on this siteEmployment law time chart
 

Guide to statutory recognition: Using the CAC procedure

Published: 28 October 2005
Guidance on using the statutory central arbitration committee process.
Link to a PDF document on this siteGuide 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.
Link to a PDF document on this siteTime to Act: branch guidance
 
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