Working across international frontiers is a key element of UNISON’s wider role, supporting workers facing unimaginable challenges. Branch officer David Hammond recently attended a UNISON regional seminar to discuss important international issues affecting the union, reminding us that we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with workers fighting for their rights across the world. …
Do our local employers adopt best practice principles when outsourcing their services? UNISON recently commissioned the independent think tank ‘The Smith Institute’ to research the …
The NJC Pay strike planned for Tuesday 14 October is currently suspended. This is because the NJC employers have made a new offer to members. …
Both UNISON and the National Union of Teachers (NUT) recently launched their manifestos. They will be used to challenge all political parties, highlighting the huge challenges facing public services because of the current government’s austerity measures. With less than a year to go to the general election, they set out …
West Sussex County Council delivers 80% of local government services to residents in our county, and thousands of the staff who provide them are UNISON …
Take strike action yourself but also remember to encourage your colleagues to do the same and not to cross picket lines. If you have colleagues who aren’t yet members of UNISON, encourage them to join, so they can be with us on 14 October. Join our picket lines! Come along and support …
UNISON has been balloting its members working in Academies over the summer and during September and the results are now available. Due to the complexity …
Why we’re striking Across the country almost half a million of our jobs have gone. We’ve witnessed savage cuts to vital services. Those of us …
Don’t let the fear of loss of pay or pension stop you from joining in UNISON’s industrial action on October 14! Due to financial pressures, we understand that for some members taking industrial action is a really difficult decision. To help you, the West Sussex Branch Committee has agreed to …
October 14 is the next day of action on NJC Pay for local government workers. Your Branch is calling on all members to adhere by …