Welcome to the activists' zone, bringing together the best from UNISON InFocus, the union's monthly resource for stewards and activists, plus a range of information, documents and advice useful to UNISON activists.

Nicola wins TUC learning award

(25/09/09) Nicola Njie has only been active in UNISON for a year, but she has helped her branch recruit 500 members and has now won the TUC award for top learning rep

Members add their names to our campaign at Durham Miners' Gala

(28/08/09) The annual Durham Miners' Gala in July gave UNISON activists the chance to sign up to our new campaign

Getting youth working

(29/01/10) The Future Jobs Fund and Young Person's Guarantee (Infocus February 2010)

Back to basics on spinal safety

(29/01/10) Your questions answered on back injuries (InFocus, February 2010)

What does Cameron really mean?

(29/01/10) With a general election due, what can we tell about what life would be like under a Conservative government? (InFocus, February 2010)

Give your libraries some Valentine love

(29/01/10) Public libraries are a key part of public services (InFocus, February 2010)

Have you got the legal lowdown yet?

(29/01/10) Legal advice is absolutely crucial in all our dealings on Single Status deals and equal pay. Here's why – and what to do and not to do (InFocus, February 2010)

Making sure ballots are accurate

(29/01/10) It's vital to make sure your membership records are up-to-date (InFocus, February 2010)

Branches' hard work recognised

(30/01/10) Bassetlaw local government was recognised as branch of the yer in the East Midlands region’s branch awards presented by general secretary Dave Prentis. Best recruiting branch was East Northants local government while Dukeries health was named best practice branch.

Time to end the debt burden

(23/10/09) Students are entering the health professions up to £20,000 in debt – but now the government is reviewing the bursary scheme and UNISON wants you to have your say

Fighting job cuts in Cameron's councils

(18/12/09) We're in a recession and public services are facing difficult times – including job cuts

Putting the 'awe' into organising

(20/11/09) A new organising project is proving an invigorating experience

A voice speaking up for working people

(09/12/09) Million Voices campaign at the heart of union's work in 2010, NEC agrees

Million Voices campaign stepped up

(07/10/09) UNISON NEC vows to lift campaign for public services and a fair society

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