Monthly Archives: February 2017
Published on February 28, 2017 at 2:16 pm
UNISON is urging members to demonstrate and march in London on Saturday 4 March to show support for the National Health Service.
The union is backing the march, organised by Health Campaigns Together and The People’s Assembly because:
- the NHS is being crushed by the government’s refusal to provide more money where it’s needed;
- services are being damaged by cuts to the number of hospital beds and staff driven by the need to save money;
- staff are left overworked and undervalued as years of pay restraint take their toll.
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Published on February 24, 2017 at 2:01 pm
No Cuts, No Closures, No Privatisation
There is a national demonstration in London on Saturday 4 March in support of the NHS.
The event has been organised by Health Campaigns Together and more information about the march is available at: http://www.ournhs.info/
The march begins at Tavistock Square and finishes at Parliament.
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Published on February 24, 2017 at 1:59 pm
Wednesday 1 March, 4pm, Manchester
UNISON North West’s Women’s Committee are holding an event on International Women’s Day.
There will be presentations, discussions, and video on issues including:
- Practical ways to deal with stress
- Women in politics
- Mental Health
- Safety
- Asylum seekers’ experiences
The event takes place on Wednesday 1 March, 4pm – 7pm
At UNISON Regional Centre, Arena Point, 1 Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1UN
This is an event for women.
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Published on February 23, 2017 at 10:27 am
There is a coach leaving East Lancashire Pick up points are :-
Colne Bus Station 7.00am
Nelson Old Bus Station 7.15
Burnley Bus Station (under clock) 7.30
Accrington Asda 7.45
Blackburn Train Station 8.00am
Price £20 / £10 concession
Please contact the Branch office on 01254 585220 if you would like to attend.
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Published on February 23, 2017 at 9:35 am
What a great night, huge turnout and good to see so many people coming together from Local Government, NHS, Civil Service, Trades Council, Unions, students and the general public!
Certainly a heartbreaking and moving film and one that many people can relate too.
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Published on February 10, 2017 at 1:51 pm
Apprenticeships – Supporting your development
8th March 2017, 12 noon – 4.00pm
Hosted by UNISON at Radisson Blu Hotel, 130 Tottenham Court Road London W1T 5AY
Come along to our apprenticeship event on 8th March to find out more about:
· How UNISON supports apprentices during their apprenticeship
· Building your confidence
· Job searches and completing a good application form
· Money matters – how to balance your finances
Lunch will be provided before the event.
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Published on February 10, 2017 at 12:25 pm
The School Support staff in Derby have been placed in an intolerable position by their employers – Labour-run Derby City Council – after their wages were slashed by almost a quarter.
UNISON National has backed the members every step of the way, providing financial support and resources to ensure repeated and successful industrial action.
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Published on February 7, 2017 at 1:08 pm
The Blackburn with Darwen UNISON Local Government Branch together with Blackburn & District Trades Council is screening I, Daniel Blake, Ken Loach’s award-winning film about the human cost involved in the destruction of the welfare state at 
6.30pm on 22nd February 2017 at Blackburn College University Centre, Theatre, Ground Floor 01.
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Published on February 1, 2017 at 12:37 pm
The government consulted on a new set of investment regulations to support the pooling initiative. The regulations include unprecedented powers of intervention for the Government into the investment policies of the scheme’s funds.
UNISON is clear that funds’ investment policies should be guided by what is the ‘best interest’ of scheme members – as required by law- and not by government.
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Published on February 1, 2017 at 12:30 pm
Why are we doing heartunions week?
Heartunions week is all about building a stronger movement after the trade union act. Its key focus is on building on membership numbers and strength, showing that even as the government continues to attack unions, we will respond by growing stronger and focusing relentlessly on serving our members.
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