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The Trade Union Bill has been heavily amended, but has now become law, receiving the necessary Royal Assent. UNISON lobbying has helped achieve concessions. We didn’t manage to defeat the entire Bill, but we did manage to remove several elements of it that would have irrevocably damaged the trade union …

6th May 2016Read More »
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University employers have made a final offer of 1.1% increase on all points from 1 August 2016, with additional payments at the lower end of the pay spine. This offer includes the deletion of point 1 to be implemented by 1 April 2017, and an increase of 3.1% on point …

6th May 2016Read More »
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Following a meeting of local government representatives from across UNISON at its NJC Committee, the union has decided to accept the pay offer from the …

28th April 2016Read More »
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To take advantage of this invaluable opportunity and book your initial 30 minute consultation with a financial adviser, please contact: Rheya Taylor-Sharp on 01273 523717 or email rheya.taylor-sharp@lighthousegroup.plc.uk Surgeries are free to UNISON members. Dates: Tuesday 7 June, Room 224, County Hall Chichester, PO19 1RQ Wednesday 8 June, Room 310, …

28th April 2016Read More »
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The University of Chichester has brought its cleaning services contract back in-house after being outsourced to Nviro for the past 10 years. UNISON was involved in negotiations with colleagues from the University and College Union (UCU). Vice Chancellor Professor Clive Behagg, made the announcement to all staff there last month: …

28th April 2016Read More »
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UNISON took out a collective grievance on behalf of three members of the WSCC Harm Reduction Team who work with drug and alcohol users to stabilise and improve their lives. The UNISON members found out – through a Cabinet decision paper – that they were due to be outsourced to …

28th April 2016Read More »
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The Branch led both the main and later evening BBC South Today news items on Friday 15th April. This was the second time the Branch …

17th April 2016Read More »
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Recent public opinion regarding the continued support by Tory MPs who voted for disability cuts while acting as patrons for disability charities has resulted in …

17th April 2016Read More »
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UNISON is to campaign for the UK to stay part of the European Union, and will be encouraging its 1.3 million members to vote remain …

17th April 2016Read More »
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Adur & Worthing Councils are presiding over a chaotic and unnecessary commissioning fiasco which has put the jobs of 8 branch members at risk. After …

8th April 2016Read More »
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