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 14 April 2009
NEC ballot now open
Voting begins today in this year's national executive committee elections, and UNISON is urging members to grasp the opportunity to have their say.

Because the more members who vote in the elections, the more representative our union is.

So make sure we speak for everyone - encourage your members to join in, speak up and be counted.

  THE WEEK

Zimbabwe union leader acquitted
(14/04/09) UNISON welcomes release of Masimba Kadzimu

UNISON says 'more to be done' after G20
(08/04/09) 'Let's take encouragement' and carry on campaigning

Local government unions condemn 'mean' pay offer
(08/04/2009) Employers urged to open meaningful negotiations

Court says women are free to pursue claims
(07/04/09) Equal pay claimants don't need named comparator to start a case

  ORGANISING

Help us meet the organising challenge
New jobs offer fantastic opportunity to make a difference

Equal pay update
What do recent decisions in equal pay cases mean for UNISON members? Important information for branches

  IN UNISON

A million voices for change
Get involved in our campaign for a strong economy and a fair society

Stand up for hope - sign up to fight the BNP
A special message from UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis

Tax justice rally
We're urging the government to clamp down on tax evasion. Join us at a UNISON-supported event to demand a fairer tax system

Further education funding
There's a crisis looming in further education in England, and we need your help

NEC elections
Advice on campaigning, canvassing, and the role of non-members

Coming events
Coming events: Including tomorrow's tax justice rally and a free TUC conference to explore how going greener could help dig the UK out of recession

Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally

  KEY CAMPAIGNS

Equal pay
Positively Public
Migrant workers

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