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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.

UNISON launches new casework system to help branches

Sign up for CaseWeb – UNISON’s new case management system for branches

Article on the UNISON National site.

Coronavirus: online learning update

New resources available for health and safety reps and care workers at our dedicated learning.unison.org.uk site

Article 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.

Supporting our reps and members online

In the meantime, we have quadrupled the capacity of our online course for new stewards. There are now 100 places available – click on the link below to find out how to […]

News on the UNISON National site.

Branch resources review makes progress

The work stream on national functions is about to receive reports on IT and conference spend. Two sets of principles (on governance and decision making) were agreed for […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Support pregnant UNISON members in casualised work

Union reps: take 10 minutes to fill in our survey

Article on the UNISON National site.

Branch resources review underway

The review remit has been taken from motion 126 on branch resources adopted by the 2019 national delegate conference. It will look at what helps branches thrive and meet UNISON objectives. The […]

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How to get the vote out

Hints and tips for the last few days of the general election campaign from UNISON’s communications team

Article on the UNISON National site.

Knock knocking on voters’ doors

Paint the town red Always use campaign materials to create a sense of Labour’s presence. Ask people who tell you they are definitely […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Need help heating your home this winter?

UNISON’s welfare charity There for You is once again making grants available to help low paid members meet winter fuel bills – applications need to be made by 14 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.

Activists: an inspiration at the heart of our union

The branch and members – working at Southampton city council, Hamwic Education Trust, Solent University […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Let’s Go for Growth in May

Last year’s Grovember campaign was such a success we’re doing it again in May with a Go for Growth month

Article on the UNISON National site.