Union Learning Reps (ULR’s) in Nottinghamshire recently ran a course on CV Writing and Interview Skills which had over 157 applications from members. From this we have started to develop a partnership with the National Careers Service in the East Midlands who can offer a wide range of education for adults who may be interested. […]
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UNISONs brand new National Learning Newsletter will be launched for the first time on Tuesday 24th September. This will hopefully go out every other month (6 a year). New members are automatically opted-in to this newsletter when they register however older members will need to opt themselves in manually. Please visit the national website for […]
The results of our annual learning survey for 2024 are now available. Conducted as part of Learning at Work Week over 2500 East Midlands members took part and let us know what they want to learn and what they think of UNISON’s learning offer. Key Points: 42% state that UNISON’s learning offer provides ‘real added […]
If you have heard of the role but not quite sure what they do or what’s involved, come to our webinar to find out more. The session will run from 12.30 – 1.15 on 16 July.
Are you going to National Delegate Conference (NDC) this year? Motion 8 (Union Learning is Central to Skills and Development for UNISON Members and Activists) Mentions the East Midlands success in engaging with the employers through promotion learning charters. We would like to encourage any East Midlands members attending NDC this year to speak on […]
Melton Borough Council has become one of the first employers in the East Midlands to sign up to UNISON’s End Violence at Work Charter. The charter aims to protect employees working in public services from acts of abuse, assault and threatening behaviour. By signing up, Melton Borough Council is not only showing their commitment to […]
Hundreds of healthcare support workers at Kettering General, Leicester General, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield, and Northampton General hospitals have begun the first of three days of strike action today (Tuesday). The Trusts that oversee the five hospitals are all led by the same chief executive, Richard Mitchell, who has failed to come up with a […]
The future of Leicester’s 12 children, young people and families centres are under threat as the council seek to make savings of around £550,000 per year, says UNISON today (Monday). The centres are a one stop shop service for families giving them access to a whole range of professionals including midwives, health visitors and family […]
Teachers and school support staff at Sir Francis Primary School in Lincoln have gone on strike over issues around bullying, intimidation, and misogynist behaviour. A considerable number of staff have left the school over the last 18 months after school leaders and governors failed to properly address their concerns. UNISON East Midlands regional organiser Liz […]
Hundreds of healthcare assistants at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and Kettering General Hospital Foundation NHS Trust have voted for strike action in a row over pay, the union confirmed today (Monday). Across the Trusts, over 90% of those balloted said they would walk out. Elsewhere, striking healthcare assistants at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS […]