“Because it's difficult to build the union membership density in HAs, it’s hard to change anything. We had a recognition agreement, but a lot of people in HAs don’t.” People working […]
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Delegates at UNISON’s national community conference heard how funding and organising pose particular issues across the sector
“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 […]
Key among these issues is funding. Recent research from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations surveyed over 600 charity leaders across the UK. It demonstrated the reliance of the public sector […]
The annual conference was held in Bournemouth on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 March
Members affected by the cost of living crisis and struggling to pay their rents and meet household bills are encouraged to support the day of […]
- 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
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 […]
- 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 […]