Housing is going to be a major issue at this year’s general election. One UNISON housing activist explains the sector, and why he and his colleagues are being brought back in-house
Housing is going to be a major issue at this year’s general election. One UNISON housing activist explains the sector, and why he and his colleagues are being brought back in-house
Delegates at UNISON’s national community conference heard how funding and organising pose particular issues across the sector
This won’t change no matter which political part is in power in whichever UK country.” Hope for a different future Mr Richards also spoke of being introduced to the shadow deputy prime minister […]
I can tell you who those members work for. They work for charities large and small, non-profits and housing associations. I can even tell […]
Delegates heard how the tactic has been prevalent in the community and voluntary sectors for decades, and without proper legislative protection employers will continue to use this dodgy […]
Average rents in the UK have hit a record high and many renters, including UNISON members who provide the essential public services we rely on, pay well over a third of their income in rent […]
This event is an online event for UNISON activists in the Community and Voluntary Sector and anyone working for a charity who is involved with drafting a pay claim who want tips and pointers for how best to examine their employer’s accounts before submitting the claim. Please note this is for UNISON members only. Register […]
In this webinar we will discuss how to negotiate reasonable adjustment passports and disability leave with employers in the Community and Voluntary sector, including charities, non-profits and housing associations. Deirdre Costigan UNISON’s National Officer for Disability Equality will give a presentation and there will be time for questions and an opportunity to share experiences, ideas and […]
The UNISON National Private Contractor Seminar is specifically for members and activists who are directly employed by a private contractor. This event will provide training and workshops and its purpose is to encourage members’ participation in the union, to network and gain new skills The event will give members and activists employed by private contractors […]
In November our biannual meetings are taking place with Community members working for major charities, housing associations and the Community and Voluntary sector. Each region and nation has the right to send representatives to these meetings which will consider how we can best meet the needs of our members working in these areas. This meeting will […]
UNISON and MiP present our first webinar designed for social care managers. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from our specialist speakers, share your concerns on the key issues you are facing at work and find out more about how your union can support your learning! Speakers – Gavin Edwards, Senior National Officer, UNISON […]
Do you work in an office or a fixed workplace for a smaller charity or non-profit organisation and want to find out how to ensure your workplace is safe? Do you have questions on Covid safety when working in the office or safety concerns with home working? Join Kim Sunley, UNISON’s Health and Safety Officer […]
Community Live will be held between 16-20 March, and is a series of short, hour-long seminars aimed at community members. You can take part in one, several or all of the sessions, which will include presentations on issues in social care and housing, others on workplace issues, and a talk by our general Secretary on […]
At a time when so many employers are failing workers, Lynn feels grateful for how Citizen have managed COVID-19. “As soon as the lockdown happened, our head of HR produced […]
At a time when so many employers are failing workers, Lynn feels grateful for how Citizen have managed COVID-19. “As soon as the lockdown happened, our head of HR produced […]