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UNISON this week is pursuing with government two different but important issues that need urgent attention - housing and libraries... |
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(15/12/08) Cleaning staff in the NHS are well worth celebrating and that's why UNISON is launching its new awards for people and teams who have made an outstanding contribution to a clean and safe environment for patients in the NHS.
"These awards aim to recognise and celebrate the role that cleaners play in the NHS," said UNISON head of health Karen Jennings.
Children's social work needs root and branch shake-up
(10/12/08) UNISON responds to Lord Laming's inquiry into safeguarding children
British Gas pay 2009
As the end of 2008 approaches the prospects for pay levels in 2009 are already becoming clear
Don't just sign up to the union - join our community!
That is the basic message of a new approach to organising being tried out in a number of health branches across the union
Still battling for a living wage
UNISON is calling for a national minimum wage of £7.45 an hour by 2010
Bargaining structures in UNISON
Consultation on the proposals to restructure UNISON's service groups and strengthen our bargaining arrangements
National Executive Council 2009 elections
Elections are due to be held for all seats on the union's National Executive Council
Merry Christmas everyone
Send festive greetings with our UNISON Christmas ecard
Unions in the community
The TUC wants you to fill in an online survey of what community activities union reps are involved in outside the worksplace
Working to promote equality for disabled staff
Seminars across the UK for senior managers, HR directors, premises managers, teachers, tutors, trainers, and others in the lifelong learning sector
Coming events
Coming events: including UNISON cleaners awards and conference
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Positively Public
Equal pay
Migrant workers
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