Corona Virus: news from the branch
The UNISON West Sussex branch is managing to keep the office fully functional. Our core office hours are 9.00am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday. We are dealing …
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Corona Virus update
The branch is dealing with a large number of enquiries from members about Corona Virus as you would expect. The branch has a wide range …
Branch welfare payments for members
The branch is acutely aware that many of our members working for employers who offer poor terms and conditions may enter a period of hardship. …
Branch AGMs cancelled
Due to the Corona Virus situation the branch has reluctantly had to cancel its AGMs, scheduled for the end of March. This means all three AGM events are now cancelled, including the Quiz & Curry night. The branch’s Staff Side Executive Committee took the decision to cancel this year’s AGMs, …
Corona Virus – advice from the branch
The UK currently faces a heightened risk of people falling ill with Corona Virus, a respiratory disease which spreads rapidly. The Prime Minister has said …
Staff safety in libraries
UNISON West Sussex is advising members who are Library staff and all Library colleagues to report and ensure their line managers record all incidences of …
West Sussex pension fund
Branch pensions officer Judith Taylor reports on the health and governance of the West Sussex pension fund. “There are over 150 employers in the fund, …
UNISON rejects ‘disappointing’ 2% NJC pay offer
UNISON has rejected the 2% initial pay offer made by the local government employers. Back in last summer, UNISON submitted the pay claim for 2020/21. The claim …
Budget proposals
A full council meeting scheduled for 14 February will be where cuts for 2020-21 are finally decided. UNISON remains highly concerned about cuts identified for …
The menopause is a work issue
Most women experience the menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 – while they’re working. Given that women make up more than 70% of …