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UNISON Welfare news - Issue 24

Published: 9 February 2010
Celebrating 100 years of achievement
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON Welfare news - Issue 24
 

Welfare forum application form

Published: 9 February 2010
Welfare forum - Saturday 17 April 2010, UNISON regional centre, Nottingham 10.00am - 3.30pm
Link to a PDF document on this siteApplication form
Link to a PDF document on this siteWelfare forum application form
 

Pay campaign - Branch letter to MP

Published: 5 February 2010
Branch letter to MP to urge them to ask councils and the LGA to reconsider their decision to impose an effective pay cut for our members this.
Link to a PDF document on this siteBranch letter to MP
 

Pay campaign - Branch letter to Councillors

Published: 5 February 2010
Branch letter to Councillors to urge them to ask councils and the LGA to reconsider their decision to impose an effective pay cut for our members this.
Link to a PDF document on this siteBranch letter to MP
 

NJC Pay Stewards briefing

Published: 5 February 2010
Circular for stewards with regard to the 2010 Pay Claim
Link to a PDF document on this siteNJC Pay Stewards briefing
 

Joint union pay campaign flyer

Published: 5 February 2010
Vital services, Valued staff, You deserve better
Link to a PDF document on this siteJoint union pay campaign flyer
 

NJC Pay 2010 - 2011 Circular LG/10/2010

Published: 5 February 2010
Update for branches on the outcomes of the UNISON NJC Committee and NJC Trade Union Side meetings 3 February to discuss the pay 'freeze'.
Link to a PDF document on this siteNJC Pay 2010 - 2011 Circular LG/10/2010
 

Bargaining Update February 2010

Published: 5 February 2010
Link to a document on this siteWord document (199168 bytes)
 

Empower, inform, enrich

Published: 4 February 2010
The modernisation review of public libraries UNISON response
Link to a PDF document on this siteEmpower, inform, enrich
 

Honoraria return 2009

Published: 4 February 2010
This return is issued to branches in accordance with the requirements of the NEC scheme for honoraria payments issued in December 2009.
Link to a PDF document on this siteHonoraria return
Link to a PDF document on this siteHonoraria return 2009
 

Recruitment Special - Round-up of 2009

Published: 3 February 2010
The East Midlands Region came out top again — we were the best recruiting region for the 22nd month in a row! How good is that?
Link to a PDF document on this siteRecruitment Special - Round-up of 2009
 

Welfare news

Published: 3 February 2010
The Spring edition of Welfare News is going out to all branches in the coming week. Further copies can be downloaded from this site by simply clicking the link above.
Link to a PDF document on this siteWelfare news
 

Graphic for bookmarks

Published: 1 February 2010
Printer ready graphical bookmark. Everyone needs libraries for facts, for fun and for the future.
Link to a PDF document on this siteGraphic for bookmarks
 

Love libraries A4 poster

Published: 1 February 2010
Ready to print coloured A4 poster Love libraries.
Link to a PDF document on this siteLove libraries A4 poster
 

Right to request time off work for training factsheet

Published: 1 February 2010
Link to a document on this siteWord document (93184 bytes)
 

Protocol on professional registration cases

Published: 1 February 2010
UNISON protocol and guidance on handling fitness to practice cases.
Link to a PDF document on this siteProtocol on professional registration cases
 

Temperature at work

Published: 1 February 2010
This information sheet is intended for branches and members who are concerned about temperature in their place of work
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF version
Link to a document on this siteOnline HTML version
 

Swine Flu

Published: 1 February 2010

Swine Flu - the latest advice for delegates
Link to a PDF document on this siteSwine Flu - The Latest Advice for Delegates attending the UNISON Women's Conference
 

LGPS Newsletter 85

Published: 29 January 2010
Campaign News 85 informs branches and activists of Early Day Motion No. 697. Encourage your MP to support and sign up to the Motion by sending the attached model letter.
Link to a Word document on this siteModel letter
Link to a PDF document on this siteLGPS Newsletter 85
 

Leadership briefing: UNISON Beyond the General election

Published: 29 January 2010
Background briefing presented at the 2010 UNISON leadership seminar on 26 January in London.
Link to a PDF document on this siteLeadership briefing: UNISON Beyond the General election
 

Next Generation - Issue 19, Spring 2010

Published: 29 January 2010
Bully buster campaign launched.
Link to a PDF document on this siteNext Generation - Issue 19, Spring 2010
 

West Midlands CVS Branch Report August 09

Published: 29 January 2010
(29/01/10)  West Midlands consultation on proposed CVS branch August 2009
Link to a PDF document on this siteWest Midlands CVS Branch Report August 09
 

Health Sector Admin & Clerical Case Study Form

Published: 29 January 2010
Health Sector Admin & Clerical Case Study Form.
Link to a document on this siteWord document (27136 bytes)
 

Next Generation - issue 18, autumn '09

Published: 29 January 2010
A Million Voices for young people – add yours
Link to a PDF document on this siteNext Generation - issue 18, autumn '09
 

The case for in-house services: a branch guide

Published: 28 January 2010
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (628865 bytes)
 

Black Action: Spring 2010

Published: 26 January 2010

Inside this issue: Recruitment; Million Voices campaign; Fighting Fascism; BNP; Challenging Racism in the workplace; Dealing with race discrimination; Stop and search; Missing Black children; Bullying in the workplace; DNA database and many more.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (3202385 bytes)


 

Black Action: Winter 2009

Published: 26 January 2010

Inside this issue: Equality Bill; UNISON Equality Scheme; A Million Voices for public services; Migrant Workers; Tackling discrimination in the workplace; UNISON International work; UNISON's anti-BNP campaing and many more.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (5585516 bytes)


 

2010 NBM Conference Record of Decision

Published: 26 January 2010
Record of decisions from the 2010 National Black Members' Conference held on 22 - 24 January in Gateshead.
Link to a document on this siteWord document (152064 bytes)
 

Sir Roger Singleton's Report - Drawing the Line

Published: 26 January 2010
The Governments response to Sir Roger Singleton's review and recommendations on the Vetting & Barring Scheme
Link to a PDF document on this siteSir Roger Singleton's Report - Drawing the Line
 

Westminster Hall Debate - Independent Safeguarding Authority

Published: 26 January 2010
Westiminster Hall debate on the Independent Safeguarding Authority's Vetting & Barring Scheme
Link to a PDF document on this siteWestminster Hall Debate - Independent Safeguarding Authority
 

Action for Children pensions Trade union update

Published: 22 January 2010
Action for Children began formal consultation about closing the defined benefit pension scheme it currently operates.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAction for Children pensions Trade union update
 

Learning at work in the social housing sector

Published: 22 January 2010
A seminar for Union Learning Representatives (ULRs), potential ULRs and all those interested in helping
Link to a PDF document on this siteLearning at work in the social housing sector
 

A million voices - changing women's lives

Published: 21 January 2010
UNISON National Women's Committee Annual Report for 2009
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (1913677 bytes)
 

LGPS Newsletter 84

Published: 20 January 2010
Victory over LGPS 'borrowing' - LGPS employer borrowing from pension fund account to end.
Link to a PDF document on this siteLGPS Newsletter 84
 

LAOS annual review 2009

Published: 20 January 2010
Welcome to the Learning and Organising Services (LAOS) Unit annual review which summarises the contribution of key aspects of LAOS activity to UNISON’s objectives and priorities for 2009.
Link to a PDF document on this siteLAOS annual review 2009
 

A guide to the 2010 assessments

Published: 20 January 2010
Framework for joint branch and region assessments
Link to a PDF document on this siteA guide to the 2010 assessments
 

Fit Notes Factsheet 2010

Published: 19 January 2010
Link to a document on this siteWord document (104448 bytes)
 

Education and Training Programme 2010/11

Published: 18 January 2010
For members and Stewards, Health and Safety and Union Learning Representatives wanting to be trained and complete their Passports.
Link to a PDF document on this siteEducation and Training Programme 2010/11
 

Course Application Procedure and Forms

Published: 18 January 2010
Once you have selected which course you wish to attend you need to fill out two forms - an Application Form and a Proportionality and Fair Representation Form – see below.
Link to a PDF document on this siteHow to Apply for a course
Link to a PDF document on this siteCourse Application Procedure and Forms
 

Course Information

Published: 18 January 2010
Regional and branch course information.
Link to a PDF document on this siteCourse Information
 

Course fees and cancellations

Published: 18 January 2010
Course fees and cancellation guidelines 2010
Link to a PDF document on this siteCourse fees and cancellations
 

Health and Safety Organiser, Issue 64, December 2009

Published: 15 January 2010
Inside this issue: Bullying Special - New UNISON survey, Cyberbullying and Risk Assessment, Diary Dates, Hazards Conference 2010, Risk Assessment & H&S Policies, Stress Case Studies.
Link to a PDF document on this siteHealth and Safety Organiser, Issue 64, December 2009
 

Local Government Conference 2010

Published: 13 January 2010
The bulletin for UNISON's Local Government Conference 2010 containing all the relevant documents, forms and information.
Link to a PDF document on this site UNISON Local Government Conference 2010 - Bulletin
 

Secondment guidance from UNISON local government

Published: 11 January 2010
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (61251 bytes)
 

Raising and escalating concerns: guidance for nurses and midwives.

Published: 11 January 2010
Raising and escalating concerns: guidance for nurses and midwives. NMC draft guidance.
Link to a PDF document on this site Acrobat PDF (988072 bytes)
 

Consultation survey on Raising and escalating concerns: guidance for nurses and midwives.

Published: 11 January 2010
Consultation survey on Raising and escalating concerns: guidance for nurses and midwives.
Link to a PDF document on this site Acrobat PDF (184174 bytes)
 

Crying out for help

Published: 7 January 2010
Crying out for help: UNISON submission to Department of Health (England) Consultation on supporting the future NHS workforce.
Link to a PDF document on this site Acrobat PDF (341197 bytes)
 

Crying out for help: Report on 2009 Student Financial Survey in Partnership with the NUS.

Published: 7 January 2010
Crying out for help: Report on 2009 Student Financial Survey in Partnership with the NUS.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (157120 bytes)
 

National Women's Conference

Published: 7 January 2010
With UNISON's National Women's Conference fast approaching, here is the timetable to allow you to make your travel arrangements.
Link to a document on this siteWord document (40960 bytes)
 

Bargaining Update January 2010

Published: 6 January 2010
Link to a document on this siteWord document (204288 bytes)
 

2010 UNISON National Delegate Conference Bulletin

Published: 4 January 2010
The bulletin for UNISON's National Delegate Conference 2010 containing all the relevant documents, forms and information.
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON National Delegate Conference 2010 - Bulletin
 

Nominations for General Secretary West Mids Regional Council 11 Feb 2010

Published: 1 January 2010
Notification of nominations for General Secretary Nominations to West Midlands Regional Council 11 February 2010
Link to a PDF document on this siteNominations for General Secretary West Mids Regional Council 11 Feb 2010
 

Guidance on funding branch delegates to conferences and events

Published: 1 January 2010
This guidance is to assist branches to ensure a fair and consistent approach to meeting the cost of branch delegates attending UNISON conferences.
Link to a PDF document on this siteGuidance on funding branch delegates to conferences and events
 

Guidance on funding branch delegates to conferences and events

Published: 1 January 2010
This guidance is to assist branches to ensure a fair and consistent approach to meeting the cost of branch delegates attending UNISON conferences.
Link to a PDF document on this siteGuidance on funding branch delegates to conferences and events
 

National Nursing and Midwifery Sector Committee: 16 July 2009

Published: 23 December 2009
The attached contain the minutes of the National Nursing and Midwifery Sector Committee meeting dated 16 July 2009.
Link to a PDF document on this site Acrobat PDF (54500 bytes)
 

National Nursing and Midwifery Sector Committee: 13 February 2009

Published: 23 December 2009
The attached file contains the minutes Nursing and Midwifery Sector Committee meeting dated 13 February 2009.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (52740 bytes)
 

2010 UNISON Water, Environment & Transport Conference Bulletin

Published: 22 December 2009
The bulletin for UNISON's Water, Environment and Transport Conference 2010 containing all the relevant documents, forms and information.
Link to a PDF document on this site2010 UNISON Water, Environment & Transport Conference Bulletin
 

2010 Energy Conference Bulletin

Published: 22 December 2009
The bulletin for UNISON's 2010 Energy Conference containing all the relevant documents, forms and information.
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON 2010 Energy Conference Bulletin
 

Accessibility Summary Bournemouth BIC

Published: 22 December 2009
This is an accessibility summary of the Bournemouth International Centre.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAccessibility Summary of the Bournemouth International Centre
 

Positively Public Briefing - December 2009

Published: 22 December 2009
A round up of campaign news covering developments in public services, including housing, education, NHS “back office” and latest news on Capita contracts. Also privatisation failures and services brought back in.
Link to a PDF document on this site Positively Public Briefing - December 2009
 

Honorariums and expenses

Published: 21 December 2009
The NEC agreed schemes for the approval and payment of honorariums and expenses and supporting question and answer document were issued to branch treasurers last week.
Link to a document on this siteScheme
Link to a document on this siteQ&As
 

Probation Winter Bulletin 2009

Published: 18 December 2009
UNISON fighting to secure more resources for probation.
Link to a PDF document on this siteProbation Winter Bulletin 2009
 

2009 UNISON LGBT conference

Published: 18 December 2009
Record of decisions
Link to a document on this siteWord document (201728 bytes)
 

UNISON`s Mike Short reports on Supporting People

Published: 17 December 2009
(18/12/2009) Mike Short UNISON national officer short report on Supporting Peolple
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON`s Mike Short reports on Supporting People
 

ISA Negotiating Factsheet

Published: 16 December 2009
Factsheet for UNISON members who are required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority Vetting & Barring Scheme, with particular reference to negotiating a local agreement.
Link to a PDF document on this siteISA Negotiating Factsheet
 

Migrant Workers Participation Project Evaluation Report

Published: 16 December 2009
UNISON Migrant Workers Participation Project Evaluation Report
Link to a PDF document on this siteMigrant Workers Participation Project Evaluation Report
 

Vetting & Barring Scheme FAQ

Published: 16 December 2009
FAQ on Vetting & Barring Scheme
Link to a PDF document on this siteVetting & Barring Scheme FAQ
 

Welcoming trade unionists from Venezuela and Philippines

Published: 15 December 2009
(15/12/2010)  Photo of visiting international fellow trade unionists to West Midlands Region on 3 December 09
Link to a PDF document on this siteWelcoming trade unionists from Venezuela and Philippines
 

Independent Safeguarding Authority factsheet - Updated Dec 2009

Published: 14 December 2009
Link to a document on this siteWord document (118784 bytes)
 

ACAS time off for trade union duties code factsheet - December 2009

Published: 14 December 2009
Link to a document on this siteWord document (78336 bytes)
 

Primary Care News - Winter 2009/10

Published: 11 December 2009
This edition includes news on the government's statement that the NHS is the preferred provider of health services
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (328462 bytes)
 

International newsletter winter 2009

Published: 11 December 2009
In this edition: International committee round up, CUPE convention, SAMWU congress, expanding UNISON’s international work, trade unions under attack in Swaziland, repression in Zimbabwe, secondment to Sierra Leone, urgent action for Western Sahara, TUC projects in Palestine, Bitter Dates: working conditions in the settlements, supporting olive oil production in Palestine, links with French counterpart, the role of the ILO in protecting workers’ rights, Million Voices campaign goes global, Welsh Assembly celebrates Latin America, UNISON Scotland delegation to Venezuela, London activist in Nicaragua
Link to a document on this siteInternational newsletter winter2009
 

NJC pay campaign 2010-11

Published: 11 December 2009
Leaflet for members
Link to a PDF document on this site NJC pay campaign 2010-11
 

The ILO and public services

Published: 11 December 2009
UNISON factsheet on ILO conventions and relevance for public service workers
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON factsheet ILO
 

NDC Accommodation Information

Published: 10 December 2009

This document contains information on accommodation; e.g. booking form, hotel information and rates.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAccommodation Information - UPDATED 10 Dec 09
 

Honorary life membership

Published: 10 December 2009
Existing members of the Union may be awarded honorary life membership in recognition of their service to the Union upon cessation of their normal membership. Must be nominated by their branch, or by regional and national committees or NEC.
Link to a document on this siteHonorary Life Membership - new procedure - pdf
Link to a document on this siteHonorary Life Membership - new form - pdf
 

Changes to employment law 2010 factsheet

Published: 8 December 2009
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (77907 bytes)
 

Local Strategic Partnerships - branch guidance

Published: 8 December 2009
Working with Local Strategic Partnerships in England - UNISON branch guidance. Sets out how branches can work within the new framework, outlines the role of the LSPs, negotiating and organisaing and many other relevant issues.
Link to a PDF document on this siteLocal Strategic Partnerships - branch guidance
 

Dangerous work for Palestinian pickers (film)

Published: 5 December 2009
A short film made with UNISON support on date pickers in Israeli settlements Link to an external websiteBitter Dates: film by Kav LaOved
 

Bargaining Update December 2009

Published: 2 December 2009
Link to a document on this siteWord document (212480 bytes)
 

UNE Nicaragua congress (report)

Published: 1 December 2009
UNISON activist reports on UNE congress and NSC delegation to Nicaragua
Link to a PDF document on this siteNicaragua report
 

A million voices for LGBT health equality

Published: 24 November 2009
New briefing on LGBT health equality.
Link to a document on this siteWord document (367104 bytes)
 

LGBT anti-far right strategy launched

Published: 24 November 2009
UNISON's national LGBT committee anti-far right strategy
Link to a document on this siteWord document (1526272 bytes)
 

Working on change

Published: 23 November 2009
The trade union movement and climate change.
Link to a PDF document on this siteWorking on change
 

Solidarity with Irish public service workers

Published: 23 November 2009
(23/11/2009) Support for Irish workers who face severe attacks on their pay and conditions.
Link to a PDF document on this siteLetter to IMPACT Gen Sec
 

A million voices for LGBT equality

Published: 21 November 2009
UNISON national LGBT committee annual report 2009

Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (1833971 bytes)
 

Out in UNISON 39

Published: 20 November 2009
Winter 2009 -10 newsletter on LGBT equality in UNISON. Includes LGBT strategy against the far right and Out in UNISON stars.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (2194400 bytes)
 

Newsletter for schools staff - Autumn 2009

Published: 19 November 2009
SSSNB talks in full swing
Link to a PDF document on this siteNewsletter for schools staff - Autumn 2009
 

Special needs consultation

Published: 18 November 2009
UNISON publish response to department of education consultation on special needs.
Link to a PDF document on this site Click here to download
 

10 point plan - adult social work services

Published: 18 November 2009
UNISON’s 10 point plan to improve adult social work services.
Link to a PDF document on this site10 point plan - adult social work services
 

Decisions and Ballot Results from Disabled Members Conference 2009

Published: 18 November 2009
Attached is the Record of Decisions which includes ballot results from the Disabled Members Conference held on 31 October - 2 November in Blackpool
Link to a document on this siteWord document (95744 bytes)
 

NJC Pay claim 2010 -11

Published: 18 November 2009
A one year £500 flat rate increase or 2.5% - whichever is the greater - from 1 April 2010.
Link to a PDF document on this sitePowerPoint Presentation
IMPORTANT (to view the notes without saving the presentation, click on Edit, Edit slides)
 

Trust Schools - Negotiating advice for school staff

Published: 18 November 2009
This is an updated briefing note for UNISON branches in England on the development of trust schools, the first of which opened in September 2007.
Link to a PDF document on this siteTrust Schools - Negotiating advice for school staff
 

Model information and confidentiality agreement

Published: 17 November 2009
Link to a document on this siteWord document (73216 bytes)
 

Survey of Meat Hygiene Inspectors

Published: 16 November 2009
Survey of Meat Hygiene Inspectors
Link to a PDF document on this siteSurvey of Meat Hygiene Inspectors
 

Presentations from the UNISON Cleaners Conference

Published: 12 November 2009
Link to a PDF document on this siteSlides from Developing a Career Framework for Cleaners Workshop
Link to a PDF document on this siteSlides from Establishing a Cleaner Hospital Committee Workshop
Link to a PDF document on this siteStephanie Dancer Presentation
Link to a PDF document on this siteSteve Davies Presentation
 

African Trade unionists 2009 visit to Region

Published: 12 November 2009
Report on African TU 2009 visit to the West Midlands Regional Centre by International Forum.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAfrican Trade unionists 2009 visit to Region
 

H1 Appointment of Delegates - CORRECTED

Published: 11 November 2009

CORRECTION
This is the updated H1 Appointment of Delegates forms.
All 3 copies of the form should be returned to your REGIONAL OFFICE by FRIDAY 29 JANUARY 2010
Link to a PDF document on this siteCORRECTED H1 Appointment of Delegates Forms
 

A new generation of council housing

Published: 11 November 2009
Report by APSE for UNISON on the way ahead for building new council housing - part of A Million Voices for a Million Homes campaign.
Link to a PDF document on this siteA new generation of council housing
 

Now more than ever:why a decent minimum wage is needed an economic downturn

Published: 10 November 2009
Link to a document on this siteWord document (251904 bytes)
 

Bargaining Update November 2009

Published: 10 November 2009
Link to a document on this siteWord document (229376 bytes)
 

Hired and Successful: why apprentices need a decent rate

Published: 10 November 2009
Link to a document on this siteWord document (125952 bytes)
 

Organising Guide on Transfers of Employment (including TUPE)

Published: 9 November 2009
UNISON's full guidance on Transfers of Employment, including TUPE can be found here: http://www.unison.org.uk/acrobat/PCU_Organising_guide.pdf
 

UNISON Labour Link News October 2009

Published: 4 November 2009
Steve Warwick says Million Voices message at TUC will resonate with Labour. Prentis rebuts Hannan NHS rant. BAME Labour. Day in life of Judy Mallaber MP. Ed Balls on Sure Start
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON Labour Link News October 2009
 

Tackle bullying and harrassment at work

Published: 4 November 2009
UNISON's equality officers have compiled various publications relating to bullying and harrassment at work. Click on the links to download.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (224260 bytes)
 

Racism and the recession

Published: 4 November 2009
(01/10/2009) UNISON'S race group in conjunction with Nathalie Donnelly have published 'Racism and the Recession' to raise awareness of the upturn in racism and racist incidents of late. Click on the link below to download the report in full.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (598419 bytes)
 

UNISON Labour Link News November 2009

Published: 4 November 2009
Million Voices campaign at Labour Conference. Karen Jennings on NHS pay deal - Prentis slams Osborne freeze. Day in the life of Kelvin Hopkins MP. National Committee report. Vulnerable workers project. Student nurse consultation.
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON Labour Link News November 2009
 

UNISON Labour Link magazine Autumn 2009

Published: 4 November 2009
Million Voices campaign at Labour conference - Steve Warwick & Dave Prentis report. Christina McAnea & Ed Balls on Sure Start. Eleanor Smith on pensions. Political fund transfer form.
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON Labour Link magazine Autumn 2009
 

Positively Public Briefing - November 2009

Published: 4 November 2009
A round up of campaign news covering developments in public services, including libraries, NHS and police. Also latest studies on PFI/LIFT schemes, including UNISON's Response to the Lord's Inquiry on PFI.
Link to a PDF document on this site Positively Public Briefing - November 2009
 

Million voices materials - branch order form

Published: 30 October 2009
Branch order form for Million Voices campaign materials.
Link to a PDF document on this siteMillion voices materials - branch order form
 

West Midlands Regional Education Programme 2010

Published: 30 October 2009
The West Midlands Regional Education Programme 2010 - containing forthcoming UNISON courses for members and activists in the West Midlands Region, guidance on branch based courses, accessing expenses and bursaries, etc.
Link to a PDF document on this siteWest Midlands Regional Education Programme 2010
 

UNISON Response to Lord's Inquiry on PFI

Published: 30 October 2009
UNISON's submission to the House of Lord's Inquiry into PFI highlights our concerns around the methodology of PFI, risk transfer, high costs, value for money and workforce issues.
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON Response to the Select Committee on Economic Affairs - House of Lords
 

UNISON Health Care Service Group Conference 2010

Published: 29 October 2009
The bulletin for UNISON's Health Care Service Group Conference 2010 containing all the relevant documents, forms and information.
Link to a PDF document on this site2010 UNISON Health Care Service Group Conference Bulletin
 

Getting to Brighton

Published: 29 October 2009
This document contains information on getting to Brighton by air, rail or road and public transport within the city.
Link to a PDF document on this siteGetting to Brighton
 

NJC pay claim 2010-2011

Published: 29 October 2009
Full details of the claim for £500 flat rate increase or 2.5% - whichever is the greater.
Link to a PDF document on this siteNJC pay claim 2010-2011 - PDF
 

ORPP Protocol

Published: 28 October 2009
A Study To Develop A Protocol To Assist MHS Management In Assigning Staff To Plants.
Link to a PDF document on this siteORPP Protocol
 

National Nursing and Midwifery Sector Committee: 21 October 2008

Published: 28 October 2009
The attached file contains the minutes of the Nursing and Midwifery Sector Committee meeting held on 23 October 2008.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (51071 bytes)


 

Pay news bulletin 20

Published: 23 October 2009
162 branches responded to our consultation over the three main elements of the pay claim for 2010/11.
Link to a PDF document on this sitePay news bulletin 20
 

Ban Bullying Sticker

Published: 23 October 2009
Support UNISON's campaign to ban bullying at work - wear or use the sticker and "Say No to Bullying at Work."

Each sticker is 5cm square, and available on sheets of 16. Please order in your usual way (which may include the online catalogue), quoting stock no. 2799, and stating how many sheets you require.

If you want to see what the sticker looks like, then click here:
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF version.
 

Swine Flu (H1N1) vaccination update

Published: 21 October 2009
UNISON is urging its members to take up the opportunity to be immunised againt swine flu. It is not compulsory but it is an opportunity to protect themselves, their families and those in their care.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (50592 bytes)
 

Regional web checklist

Published: 20 October 2009
Regional web checklist
Link to a PDF document on this siteRegional web checklist
Link to a document on this siteOnline HTML version
 

Bullying at work flyer

Published: 20 October 2009
Printable Bullying at work flyer.
Link to a PDF document on this siteBullying at work flyer
 

New horizons: toward a shared vision for mental health.

Published: 19 October 2009
UNISON response to New horizons: toward a shared vision for mental health. Department of Health Consultation on mental health services.
Link to a document on this siteWord document (62976 bytes)

Department of Health Consultation document
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (3745911 bytes)


 

Regional Pool funding

Published: 16 October 2009
All the information needed to support branches in presenting their application to the region.
Link to a PDF document on this siteGuidelines - PDF
Link to a PDF document on this siteApplication form - PDF
 

Forum news - October 2009

Published: 16 October 2009
Quarterly newsletter of Forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality in post-school education
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (181825 bytes)
 

Positively Public Briefing - October 2009

Published: 16 October 2009
Round up of latest public policy developments, including Million Voices campaign update and privatisation news.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (145559 bytes)
 

UNISON’s Ban Bullying Poster

Published: 16 October 2009
National Ban Bullying at Work Day / Nov 9 2009. Ban bullying - It's about respect, dignity and fairness.
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON’s Ban Bullying Poster
 

Core Branch Rules

Published: 16 October 2009
Updated to assist branches restructure where they cover members from different service groups or bargaining groups, and to reflect recent changes to the Code of Good Branch Practice. Branches should review their rules to reflect this new guidance.
Link to a PDF document on this siteCore Branch Rules
 

Professional Indemnity

Published: 9 October 2009
UNISON Nursing Factsheet on professional Indemnity


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NMC Code Factsheet

Published: 9 October 2009
UNISON Nursing Fact Sheet on the NMC.


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Attention apprentices!

Published: 8 October 2009
For £10 a year apprentices get the protection they need and a say in the workplace. Join UNISON today for just £10 a year
Link to a PDF document on this siteAttention apprentices!
 

Local Government Pay Rates

Published: 7 October 2009
1 April 2009 - 31 March 2010 England, Wales & Northern Ireland
Link to a PDF document on this siteLocal Government Pay Rates
 

UNISON joins delegation to Venezuela (report)

Published: 7 October 2009
Briefing on VSC-organised delegation to Venezuela from UNISON delegates
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON in Venezuela
 

UNISON in education folder

Published: 2 October 2009
A4 folder to hold education and million voices materials to hold materials when organisers and stewards go into school or other education workplaces.
Link to another page on this siteOrder online Stock no. 2582
 

UNISON – the union for school support staff – poster and leaflet

Published: 2 October 2009
Poster and A5 leaflet. Recruitment materials for school support staff.
Link to a PDF document on this siteA5 leaflet - PDF
Link to a PDF document on this siteA4 poster - PDF
Link to another page on this siteOrder online stock nos - leaflet: 2628, poster: 2629
 

Bargaining Update October 2009

Published: 1 October 2009
Link to a document on this siteWord document (217600 bytes)
 

Make your own schools newsletter

Published: 30 September 2009
Design templates, logos and graphics to help branches produce their own schools newsletter.
Link to another page on this siteMake your own schools newsletter

Link to a zip file on this siteGraphics - zip file
Link to a Word document on this siteNewsletter template 1 - Word
Link to a Word document on this siteNewsletter template 2 - Word
Link to a PDF document on this siteSample recruitment leaflet - PDF
 

Make your own powerpoint

Published: 29 September 2009
Powerpoint template in the UNISON school design. Use to make your own presentations for organising in schools.
Link to a Powerpoint document on this siteEqual pay advice - PDF
 

LGPS and redundancy discrimination

Published: 28 September 2009
Recent “Tower Hamlet” Employment Tribunal decision could potentially help many LGPS members whom are to be made redundant post 31 March 2009
Link to a PDF document on this siteLGPS and redundancy discrimination
 

Working Time: hours and holidays factsheet 2009

Published: 28 September 2009
Link to a document on this siteWord document (109568 bytes)
 

Local Gov -Pay newsletter 19

Published: 25 September 2009
NJC PAY 2010/11 Pay Consultation - Reminder Submit responses to their Regional Head of Local Government by noon on Fri, 9 Oct 2009.
Link to a PDF document on this siteLocal Gov -Pay newsletter 19
 

NJC Pay 2010-11

Published: 25 September 2009
Circular LG/58/2009 - Branches are asked to consult members on the proposed claim and submit responses to their Regional Head of Local Government by noon on Friday, 9 October 2009
Link to a PDF document on this siteNJC Pay 2010-11
 

Staying Active in UNISON - September 09

Published: 24 September 2009
Staying Active in UNISON
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International newsletter autumn 2009

Published: 23 September 2009
Link to a document on this siteInternational newsletter autumn 2009
 

Pay news bulletin 18

Published: 22 September 2009
NJC PAY 2009/10 Pay Settlement – Offer Accepted
Link to a PDF document on this sitePay news bulletin 18
 

Swine Flu (H1N1) Update for Branches - September 2009

Published: 18 September 2009
An update for branches on Swine Flu (H1N1) including the latest discussions on NHS workforce planning and vaccination of patients and frontline staff.
Link to a PDF document on this siteSwine Flu Update - Sept 2009
 

UNISON Labour Link News September 2009

Published: 16 September 2009
Steve Warwick promises Labour Link will take Million Voices to Labour Conference. Burnham responds to UNISON NHS privatisation campaign. Feature on parliamentary selections. Social care personalisation event in Liverpool. TUC slay public sector pension myths.
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON Labour Link News September 2009
 

Decisions from UNISON Labour Link Forum 2009

Published: 16 September 2009
Decisions taken at UNISON Labour Link Forum held in Manchester, July 2009
Link to a PDF document on this siteDecisions from UNISON Labour Link Forum 2009
 

Black Action: January 2009

Published: 14 September 2009

Inside this issue: Immigration and Integration; Black Mental Health; ID Cards; Global Forum for Migration and Development; The points-based system; UNISON's international work and many more.
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Union post - November 2009

Published: 11 September 2009
Stand up and be counted
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