Published on January 14, 2021 at 2:57 pm
Let’s vaccinate the borough
2020 was, to say the least, an extremely difficult year, perhaps the toughest year in living memory. 2021 has started as frantic with the announcement of a new national lockdown.
It has left people worried and anxious for themselves and their families.
Published on January 14, 2021 at 2:18 pm
Please find attached details of UNISON North West LGBT+ Group Open Meeting.
you will need to register for this event – details in the document.
Published on January 14, 2021 at 2:10 pm
The North West Social Care Team has set up two short webinars aimed at social care members in the NW (see flyer attached):-
Details about registering for the webinars can be found in the flyer.
Published on January 14, 2021 at 2:05 pm
UNISON in Schools – Keeping our Schools Safe – Assistance with Risk Assessments
Tuesday 26th January from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm or Saturday 30th January from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Colleagues,
The North West Schools Forum have organised, in conjunction with the Hazards Movement, an update on Schools Safety.
Published on January 11, 2021 at 1:15 pm
Christina McAnea has today been elected as general secretary of UNISON, the UK’s largest union.
Voting in the ballot was as follows:
Paul Holmes 45,220 (33.76%)
Christina McAnea 63,900 (47.7%)
Roger McKenzie 14,450 (10.79%)
Hugo Pierre 10,382 (7.75%).
Commenting on her election, Christina said: “I’m so grateful to everyone who voted for me and for the trust placed in me.
Published on January 11, 2021 at 8:44 am
The Department for Education have published new guidance for schools on restricting attendance during the national lockdown.
We are dismayed that the new DfE guidance does not address concerns that UNISON and other unions have raised about the impact that new definitions of vulnerable and critical workers’ children will have on attendance and the ability to prevent viral transmission in schools.
Published on January 6, 2021 at 9:11 am
Colleagues,
UNISON North West will be holding a live Q&A school support staff meeting on Thursday 7th January at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be streamed live on the UNISON North West Facebook page.
To attend/view the Q&A, simply head to www.facebook.com/UNISONNorthWest at 6:00 pm on Thursday 7th.
Published on January 5, 2021 at 1:13 pm
Some useful information re furlough that employees can be furloughed if they cannot work due to caring responsibilities including childcare.
Please bear in mind publicly funded jobs can’t generally be furloughed so this is more applicable in the non public sector.
Published on January 4, 2021 at 2:52 pm
The Council have released a statement about the situation in primary schools.
You can read it here: Council statement on primary school opening | The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
This advice will be kept under constant review. Staff are also reminded that as local government staff you are key workers and can access provision should you need it to work.
Published on January 4, 2021 at 2:44 pm
In UNISON’s view, it is unsafe for you to attend the workplace at present if your school is fully opened to all pupils.
Our advice is that you should decide to advise your head teacher or employer that you will not be attending the workplace but will be available to work remotely from home or only being in school supporting provision and the learning of key worker and vulnerable children if necessary.