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… that people give for not joining a union, and some helpful hints for changing their minds

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Like any union, UNISON is only as strong and effective as our members acting together – the more of us there are, the better we are.

Date

13 March 2019 9:00am–4:30pm

Location

2 Lanyon Place Belfast BT1 3WH

It’s time for the biennial UNISON National health and safety seminar – and in truly “National” fashion – we are on our way to Belfast’s iconic venue – The Waterfront in Northern Ireland

Order your stocks of the new application forms now – and recycle those old ones lying about the office

Margaret Davis and Adrian House named UNISON safety reps of the year

Changes to data protection regulations and to the political funds mean the forms have to change from 1 March

The stress epidemic in public services is sadly an all-too-familiar story

Date

20 – 21 April 2018

Location

UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY

Will you join us at this year’s FE seminar? Top speakers, great venue, networking opportunities Hear from the experts and put your questions to: Richard Atkins, FE commissioner, England Tom Bennett, Managing behaviour expert – launching the UNISON guide Shakira Martin, NUS President and former FE student, campaigning for the sector Find out more about: […]

‘All parts of the union are feeling the strain of the austerity agenda’

The cut-off wage for election to reserved (low pay) seats in the union is now £9.94 an hour.

New DOCAS agreements have to be in place from 10 March 2018 to ensure a “reasonable fee” is paid to public sector employers who deduct union subs directly from members’ wages

First NEC of 2017 covers campaigning to defend the NHS, anti-Trump protests, industrial action and preparations for national delegate conference

A local councillor from Wales spoke to UNISON members about her experience of cyber abuse

Information for honorary branch auditors from UNISON head of audit John Nagle