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Branch resources review – where we are so far

The review is making ‘good progress’ with a branch survey and in-depth research

News on the UNISON National site.

Record numbers join UNISON

“People are joining the union for advice and security at this worrying time,” notes Dave Prentis as growth this year tops 15,000

Article on the UNISON National site.

Branch resources review makes progress

The review group, made up of 24 senior UNISON members, met for the third time on 6 February

Article on the UNISON National site.

Reserved (low pay) seat threshold for 2020

The cut-off wage for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union is now £10.63 an hour

News on the UNISON National site.

Blackpool hospital staff begin two-day strike

Private company Compass claims it can’t afford an 82p pay rise despite generating £1.7bn in profit and paying their boss £4.6m

Article on the UNISON National site.

Conference delegate registration extended

Delegates for NDC, local government, energy and WET conferences must be entered on the OCS by 4 April

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON celebrates becoming the UK’s biggest union

The union has now more than 1.3 million people in its membership who work in education, local government, the NHS, the police service and the energy sector […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Boosting our members’ digital confidence

The union’s learning and organising team will be rolling out a digital champions network next year and is encouraging […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Coming soon: New application forms

Changes to data protection regulations and to the political funds mean the forms have to change from 1 March. Orders for the current forms […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Nominations are open for 2017 NEC election

Nominations for members to stand for seats on the union’s national executive council must be made by 10 February

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

NEC elections 2017

The election procedures and materials are now available to download from the elections page of UNISON website and on request from the member liaison unit: phone 020 7121 5399; email […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Reserved (low pay) seat threshold for 2016/17

UNISON’s principles of proportionality and fair representation means that some seats on elected bodies are reserved for low-paid members

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON starts preparing for political fund change

Union sets up lay working group to develop proposals on changing funds to opting in system, required by Trade Union Act

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Does your employer have an ethical procurement policy?

Are the goods it buys as part of delivering key public services produced without abusing workers?

Article on the UNISON National site.

2017 diaries: order now

Summer is technically over – so it’s time for UNISON branches to start ordering your 2017 diaries

Article on the UNISON National site.