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UNISON supports over 100,000 members working in electricity, gas and water companies, the Environment Agency, Passenger Transport Executives and Bus Companies, British Waterways, regional and local airports, private contractors and community and voluntary sector.

UNISON opposes the introduction of competition into the supply of water

(27/09/08) In its response to the CAVE Review of Competition and Innovation in Water Markets, UNISON challenges the assumption that unbundling or competition in water supply will lead to efficiency gains, improvements in service quality, or innovation.

Environment Agency - The Pace of Change in the Agency

(22/09/2008) Changes in the Environment Agency

National Grid

OFGEM reviews pensions principles. Industry Regulator OFGEM has recently issued a consultation document.

UNISON's decision to ballot for industrial action produces a result

UNISON's decision to ballot British Gas Members for industrial action produces a result.

National Grid - Managers' Pay

(28/08/2008) The latest on Managers' Pay issue

Trade unions' side of the NNNG

Recognised trade unions to conclude a settlement of the 2008 pay claim based on the revised final offer as referred to in the NNG circular of 30 July 2008.

Pay settlement

UNISON along with the other recognised trade unions – PROSPECT, UNITE and GMB - have agreed to conclude a settlement of the 2008 Environment Agency pay claim.

Environment Agency pay settlement

Following widespread consultation with members about the revised final offer, all the recognised trade unions – UNISON, PROSPECT, UNITE and GMB – met on 12th August to consider the position.

New improvements to pay offer

(31/07/08) Following the rejection of the final pay offer in a consultative ballot, a meeting with with the Agency’s management team has resulted in further improvements to the final offer.

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CONTACT DETAILS
• For urgent help and advice at work go to Help at Work
• The head of the business and environment unit is Mike Jeram.
UNISON business and environment
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ
Email: m.jeram@unison.co.uk
NATIONAL OFFICERS
Steve Bloomfield, senior national officer
• Environment Agency
• Water Industry
• Centrica/British Gas
• Energy, Water and Transport Policy
• Bus Sector
• EWC's
Email: s.bloomfield@unison.co.uk
Dave Johnson, senior national officer
• Private companies
• Community and voluntary services
Email: d.johnson@unison.co.uk
Alan Jackson, national officer
• Passenger transport executives
• Standing orders committee
Email: a.jackson@unison.co.uk
Recent documents

UNISON response to CAVE review

Response to the CAVE Review of Competition and Innovation in Water Markets, challenging the assumption that unbundling or competition in water supply will lead to efficiency gains, improvements in service quality, or innovation.
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON response to CAVE review

UNISON/Unite (T&G) Bulletin

Members in British Waterways overwhelmingly accept 2008/09 pay offer.
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON/Unite (T&G) Bulletin

British Waterways members accept 2008/09 pay offer

UNISON and Unite (T&G) members have overwhelmingly voted to accept the 2008/09 pay deal. Full details of the deal are available in the joint union bulletin.
Link to a PDF document on this siteBritish Waterways members accept 2008/09 pay offer

British waterways final pay offer 2008/9

British waterways final pay offer. Recommended for acceptance. Consultation on this offer closes at 12 noon on 30 May 2008.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (85061 bytes)
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