Monthly Archives: March 2020
Published on March 18, 2020 at 1:21 pm
This is an extremely worrying time for everyone. This is an unprecedented public health crisis we are facing.
As a branch, in line with national advice and guidance from Unison, we have taken several steps, which were outlined in a recent communication.
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Published on March 17, 2020 at 2:21 pm
We are trying our best to keep the information as up-to-date as possible – in the first instance please check the government guidance on http://www.gov.uk
https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
This is the link to UNISON ‘s website:-
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Published on March 12, 2020 at 12:19 pm
Coronavirus: NJC guidance and UNISON advice
This circular advises branches of the latest NJC Joint Circular on the Coronavirus, and highlights key points for local negotiations and representation.
On 6 March 2020, the NJC Joint Secretaries sent a joint circular to chief executives, with joint advice on Novel Coronavirus: Covid-19.
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Published on March 12, 2020 at 11:18 am
Better Work Conference – Saturday March 21st – Mechanics Institute, Manchester
Labour rights are at the heart of the Labour Party’s agenda. Shortly we will be expecting an Employment Bill, which is the opportunity for us come together to set out our agenda for the future of work.
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Published on March 12, 2020 at 11:14 am
4 March 2020 – for immediate publication
PRESS RELEASE
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has today finally agreed to refer the convictions of the Shrewsbury pickets to the Court of Appeal. Eight of the North Wales building workers who were jailed or received suspended prison sentences in 1973-74, will now get the chance to show that they suffered a miscarriage of justice.
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Published on March 12, 2020 at 11:12 am
The link below is to a short article about the Barbara Castle Statue appeal due to be discussed at the Trades Council meeting tonight:
Please take a moment to have a look and share within your own organisations and networks.
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Published on March 12, 2020 at 11:01 am
Many thanks to our members who attended the meetings held on 6th and 11th March 2020.
We had a really good night on the 6th March, hot supper and quiz followed by the band The Majesticks who were fantastic! The Bureau was an excellent venue and we reached our quorum to top it off.
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Published on March 3, 2020 at 11:06 am
Our Retired Members section have organised a trip to Harrogate on 23rd April 2020.
Tickets cost £19.50 + coach fare
If you would like more details please contact Val Lovell on 01254 698716
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