Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members conference 2014

21 November 2014 12:00am–11:59pm

Blackpool Hilton, North Promenade Seafront, Blackpool, FY1 2JQ

Blackpool
The national conference of UNISON’s LGBT self-organised group, to discuss issues and set policy affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members.

Energy branch seminar

7 – 9 November 2014

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Trinity Street, Chester, CH1 2BD

Chester
The seminar is an opportunity for members of the executives, branch activists and officers to discuss the key workplace issues

Disabled members conference 2014

25 – 27 October 2014

The Brighton Centre

The national conference of UNISON’s disabled members’ organisation.

Police and justice conference 2014

16 – 18 October 2014

Southport Convention Centre

The national conference of UNISON’s police and justice staff service group.

Retired members conference 2014

14 – 15 October 2014

Southport Convention Centre

The national conference of UNISON’s retired members’ organisation.

NHS staff in England: Industrial action

13 – 14 October 2014

England

UNISON members working in the NHS in England will go on strike on Monday 13 October from 7am to 11 am and will be taking action short of strike action from 14 to 17 October.

Start of ballot of NHS workers in England

28 – 29 August 2014

England

UNISON is balloting its 300,000 NHS members in England for strike action. The ballot is in response to the government’s decision to deny 60% of NHS staff and 70% of nurses a pay rise for the next two years.

Bi Con

31 July – 3 August 2014

Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD

BiCon is a weekend-long gathering for bisexual people, their friends, partners and others with a supportive interest in bisexuality

Bi Con 2014

31 July – 1 August 2014

Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD

BiCon is a weekend-long gathering for bisexual people, their friends, partners and others with a supportive interest in bisexuality

London LGBT+ Community Pride festival

28 June 2014 3:00pm–6:00pm

Main festival Trafalgar Square London SW1Y 5AY

Annual London lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender+ rally and celebration.

National delegate conference 2014

17 – 20 June 2014

The Brighton Centre

The national delegate conference is UNISON’s annual ‘parliament’, bringing together delegates from across the union to decide the union’s policies and priorities.

What future for public services in the austerity-ravaged north?

20 June 2014 1:45pm–2:45pm

Syndicate 1, The Brighton Centre, Kings Road Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GR

This meeting will look at how we can maximise the potential of regional economies by promoting the value of public services and protecting the public sector workforce.

Police and justice pay campaigns 2014

19 June 2014 6:15pm–7:15pm

Syndicate 2, The Brighton Centre, Kings Road Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GR

This fringe meeting is for police and justice delegates to discuss the campaigns to support our 2014 pay claims.

Show Racism the Red Card – challenging racism in the workplace

19 June 2014 1:45pm–2:45pm

Syndicate 3, The Brighton Centre, Kings Road Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GR

Speakers include Ged Brebby, Leroy Rosenior, Clare Williams and Liz Snape.

Low pay and austerity – the UNISON members’ experience

19 June 2014 1:45pm–2:45pm

Meeting room 9, The Brighton Centre, Kings Road Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GR

Great claims are made about the efficiencies and value for money which derive from outsourcing public sector jobs. But is this as a result of attacking the terms and conditions of workers rather than more efficient management?