UNISON EU referendum consultation
The union’s National Executive Council (NEC) has agreed to launch a consultation of UNISON members about the European Union (EU) Referendum taking place on Thursday 23 June. …
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Your chance to win £10,000!
UNISON has launched a national prize draw to help update its membership information. By simply checking your own details via the union’s website for accuracy (and making changes where required), you can have the chance to win £10,000. There are other prizes such as: Three family holidays worth up to …
UNISON’s battle on tribunal fees to continue
UNISON welcomed the recent Supreme Court decision granting the union permission to continue its legal challenge against employment tribunal fees. Ever since the government introduced …
FE strike in West Sussex
UNISON West Sussex members joined thousands of other staff at further education colleges across England in a one-day strike over pay, causing major disruption to lessons. Lecturers, librarians, technicians, cleaners and caretakers who belong to UNISON and the University and College Union (UCU) were among those taking part. The protest was against …
UNISON ‘Equality’ Roadshows coming your way
UNISON West Sussex has organised a series of informal, ‘drop-in’ events in council office hubs to discuss and share understanding of workplace equalities issues. All …
NJC Pay: West Sussex members REJECT 1% for 2 years
Members of UNISON West Sussex have spoken on NJC pay. As in 2014, you have again rejected the employer’s offer in the consultative ballot. The …
Branch AGM dates for your diary
The branch’s annual general meetings will take place in main office hubs around the county as shown below. Please make every effort to attend. Download AGM papers All take place from 12.30 to 2pm. A buffet lunch will be provided. All members are welcome, not just those who work for …
Joining UNISON: what’s in it for social workers?
When talking to employees at union recruitment events, we’re sometimes asked by social care staff about the advantages of joining a trade union: what’s in …
New state pension arrangements – don’t be fooled
From 6 April 2016 the state pension age will change to become a single amount for those of you who have not reached state pension …
Survey: your learning needs
UNISON West Sussex recently held taster ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions, covering various topics, to gauge interest in learning, which proved very popular. On the back …