eFocus -The weekly newsletter for all activists Comments from Dave Prentis, UNISON general secretary Photo: Dave Prentis
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 30 July 2007
Health pay NHS pay talks latest
NHS employers and union representatives meet today to discuss a new settlement for health staff in England.
Mike Jackson, UNISON's lead negotiator, said the unions were hopeful there would be more money on the table.
  THE WEEK

UNISON welcomes pensions consultation (Scotland only)
(30/07/07) Talks under way for new and improved Scottish scheme

Getting with the gender agenda
(25/07/07) Watchdog echoes UNISON call to end discrimination

Manchester ballot in support of suspended activist
(25/07/07) Health workers to vote over strike action

Union looks forward to building boom
(24/07/07) Praise for "bold and ambitious" home expansion plans

  ORGANISING

Maximising UNISON's political influence (England only)
Local councillors will soon have an additional scrutiny role over health and policing functions as well as council services - this is a key organising opportunity

Smoking - a health & safety issue
Since 1 July, the whole of the UK has been covered by a smoking ban, which includes most work and public places and some vehicles

  IN UNISON

LGPS campaign news (England and Wales)
Where next? Organising for the future

2008 Diaries
Get your orders in now - and have your diaries personalised with your branch name and details

Disabled Members Conference 2007 - preliminary agenda
First look at what's up for debate at this year's conference

Defending contracted-out workers
Stamping out the two-tier workforce

International seminar
Opportunity for UNISON international officers to learn more about the union's work overseas

UNISON legal services
Updated information on the comprehensive legal service the union provides to members and their families

Coming events
Including the NHS national demonstration and an employment law update

Training
Activists' training in your region

  KEY CAMPAIGNS

Probation
Equal pay now
Keep the NHS working

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