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This updates provides you with the latest on the pay negotiations and gives you the opportunity to have your say on pay. It is addressed to all UNISON members within Morrison Data Services who are covered by collective bargaining. Pay Offer 2023 Following the pay claim submitted by UNISON on behalf of its members the […]
The growing NHS dispute over pay and staffing will now cover ambulance staff across the East Midlands for the first time. Announcing its re-ballot results of thousands more health workers, UNISON says staff at another four English ambulance services and five NHS organisations, including NHS Blood and Transplant, will now be able to strike. This […]
UNISON East Midlands’ regional council annual general meeting took place on Saturday 4 February in Nottingham. Below are the results of the elections for the Regional Posts and Committees. REGIONAL CONVENOR – 1 SEAT ELECTED – 39 votes BOOTH, Lynn North Derbyshire Healthcare TANSLEY, Chris Dukeries (Nth Notts) Health (Job share) NOT ELECTED – 26 […]
On Friday 3 February, members from across the East Midlands came together to celebrate their work at UNISON’s annual Branch of the Year Awards 2023. The evening began with remarks from the regional secretary Chris Jenkinson and UNISON’s deputy head of health Helga Pile. The awards ceremony was compered by regional manager Louisa Wass Griffiths […]
In the past the Branch has helped organise excel training for members which proved to be very popular and we believe that many members will now want to take advantage of the extensive range of courses which are on offer. Whether it’s for enhancing your career or for your own personal development, there’s much from […]
It’s that time already! Please find the 2023 AGM notices for the following Energy branches: UNISON Utility Services UNISON in Cadent UNISON East Midlands Gas (Southern)
Following a successful partnership last year, UNISON East Midlands have taken the decision to renew the partnership with Nottingham Playhouse for 2023. Regional Secretary Chris Jenkinson said: “Theatre should be for everyone, no matter your background or salary. Our partnership means we can offer our members exclusive discounts and benefits as well as being able […]
Introduction In this update the Branch sets out two reports for your information – we hope that you find them of interest. UNISON Energy Branch Seminar 2022 – East Midlands (Southern Branch ) Attendance Report The seminar commenced on late Friday afternoon with introduction by Lindsay McNaught, which was warm and welcoming for all who […]
In February we will be launching a new organising project focused on growing our membership and building organisation in more than 250 schools across the region. This is an exciting project which we know will be a real success. The project is being supported by the Branch Support and Organising Fund (BSOF) and will be […]
Derby City Council are proposing to cut the equivalent of 162 full-time jobs, axe vital front line services and hike council tax by almost 5% in a last ditch attempt to balance this year’s books. The Conservative-run administration plan to effectively axe community-managed libraries, cut support to vulnerable children and the elderly, scale down highways […]