Barnet Council workers on 48 hour strike over outsourcing threat Barnet UNISON members who still work for Barnet Council will begin 48 hour strike starting on Monday 1 June. The dispute involves coach escorts, drivers, social workers, occupational therapists, schools catering staff, education welfare officers, library workers, children centre workers, …
The National Extension College (NEC) and UNISON are working in partnership to bring high quality training to UNISON members in the education sector across the UK. UNISON members can access free taster courses and get access to a wide range of other courses at a discounted rate. Members can get …
The recent Queen’s Speech introduced a series of bills by the majority Conservative government. Many of these raise union concerns, particularly those aimed at reducing trade union activity. Here’s UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis’ first reaction: “The UK already has tough laws on strikes – there is no need to …
With challenging behaviour from pupils on the increase, UNISON is urging the government to better protect school support staff from violent attacks. UNISON has published …
UNISON West Sussex members in higher education (ie University of Chichester) will be consulted on the employer’s ‘full and final’ pay offer of a 1% pay rise for 2015/16, with higher increases for lower paid staff. That means increases of between 1.1% and 2.6% for points 1 to 8 on …
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is currently advertising on its website asking for people to become members of the West Sussex Pension Advisory Board. In …
Following our news item posted on 23rd April, we’re pleased to report that negotiations between West Sussex County Council and UNISON have resulted in a positive outcome for staff based at County Hall North, Horsham. The council asked for 75 volunteers to move their daily parking arrangements to Piries Place: a …
As well as the reassurance that we’re there to help you if things don’t go to plan in your workplace and campaigning for you for better pay and working conditions, there are many other benefits you can take advantage of through your UNISON membership. Here are a just three examples: …
TUPE refers to the ‘Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006’. TUPE rules apply to organisations of all sizes. They protect employees’ rights when the organisation or service they work for transfers to a new employer. TUPE has impacts for the employer who is making the transfer (also known …
Our ‘There for You’ credit union service offers UNISON members access to low-interest loans and a range of savings products through our UK network of partner credit unions (such as the West Sussex Credit Union). Whether you’re dissatisfied with current banking arrangements, are struggling with exorbitant interest rates charged by …