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Funding On funding, activists at the seminar on Friday heard a detailed presentation from Rebecca Young, head of policy, research and campaigns at The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) […]
“As a union, we aren’t starry eyed – we are a worker’s organisation and our aims and objectives are to improve work and pay and conditions. This won’t change no […]
They can work in people's homes offering frontline support and care, in women’s refuges, in LGBT+ spaces, in leisure centres or in offices like any other sector. But when you look at the […]
The annual conference was held in Bournemouth on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 March
A day of action on 11 February will call on the Westminster government to fund a rent freeze and end evictions during the cost of living crisis
- Date
- 17 January 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm
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 […]
- Date
- 1 February 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm
- Location
- MS Teams
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 […]
- Date
- 5 – 6 November 2022
- Location
- The Hilton Leeds City, Neville street, Leeds, LS1 4BX
Members must be employed by a Private Contractor. Registration before Friday 29th July will qualify for the early bird discount offer […]
- Date
- 4 November 2021 12:30pm–2:00pm
- Location
- MS Teams
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 […]
- Date
- 3 November 2021 12:30pm–1:30pm
- Location
- GoToWebinar
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 […]
- Date
- 21 October 2021 12:30pm–1:30pm
- Location
- Zoom
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 […]
- Date
- 16 – 20 March 2021
- Location
- Online webinars
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 […]
“As soon as the lockdown happened, our head of HR produced a coronavirus policy change document. She went through all the policies and procedures that we had and picked out the bits that […]
“As soon as the lockdown happened, our head of HR produced a coronavirus policy change document. She went through all the policies and procedures that we had and picked out the bits that […]