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Commenting on the measures announced today (Thursday) by the Chancellor aimed at cushioning consumers from soaring energy costs, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “This support package is totally inadequate. It does nothing to ease the misery of families buffeted by price hikes in every direction. “The Chancellor has been less than generous. Governments elsewhere have been […]
The East Midlands Gas (Southern) Branch Annual General Meeting which will take place on Wednesday 23 March. It will be held online due to the current health protection measures. The AGM is an important meeting for all members. It provides an opportunity for you to ask questions about the work of the union, you can […]
The Derby City branch newsletter for January 2022 is available to view below. As well as the details for their AGM next month, you’ll be able to get the latest branch updates, find out about free training for members, get the regional report and much more… Derby City Newsletter – January 2022
As Black members’ conference is cancelled, higher education and women’s conferences move online. See full details here. Democracy is at the heart of everything UNISON does and a key part of our democracy is the ability for branches and other relevant bodies to submit motions to, and attend, conferences. The pandemic has set particular challenges […]
Why 2022 is ‘an exciting opportunity to showcase the skills, experience and qualities that disabled people bring to the workplace and to society’ After two years during which disabled members have faced unprecedented challenges, UNISON has made 2022 the year of disabled workers. As part of the year, new resources have been created to help […]
Today (17 January) is “Blue Monday”, the name given to the third Monday in January, and has been coined as the most depressing day of the year. However, Chair of the National Young Members Forum and Lincolnshire member Jess McGuire wanted to remind us that depression is a serious condition that can affect people on […]
The Utility Services Branch newsletter is available to read below. You’ll get the latest information on the Morrison Data Services pay claim, the Siemens Managed Applications and Services pay award 2022, and the Trent Barton pay increase. The New Year is that time when the branch is required to hold its AGM. We will be […]
A critical incident has been declared at four Lincolnshire hospitals because of staff shortages due to Covid-19. In a leaked memo dated Sunday 2 January, sent to staff at hospitals in Lincoln, Grantham, Boston and Louth, the Trust said it was ‘unable to maintain safe staffing levels’ causing ‘compromised care’. Figures showed the number of […]
UNISON hosted its first ever young members’ conference in Cardiff City Hall at the beginning of December, and the East Midlands was well represented. UNISON national young members forum chair – Lincolnshire’s Jess McGuire – welcomed delegates from across the union’s regions and nations, and three of the keynote speakers talked about how they had […]
UNISON is pleased to confirm significant developments in respect of pay for 2022 because of our negotiations with the company. To secure the deal with the company we will be asking you to vote on the offer. The ballot will be conducted electronically from 10th January 2022 until 28th January 2022. You will receive an […]