Dear Member, We are writing to update you on the recent UNISON NJC pay industrial action ballot. Unfortunately, despite the hard work of activists, the support shown by many members and workplace stewards across Birmingham local government, we did not achieve the 50% turnout required by the anti-trade union legislation for industrial action to proceed. As a result, […]
Branch News
Solidarity Statement from Birmingham UNISON Following the recent spate of attacks on Mosques in Birmingham (occurring also nationwide) the Branch Committee made up of Branch Officers and Stewards at its meeting on the 29/07/2026 agreed the following statement. Solidarity with Birmingham’s Muslim Communities and Mosques Dear Friends, Birmingham UNISON sends its deepest solidarity and support […]
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Employers Offer letter Joint Negotiating Committee for Local Authority
The Birmingham branch has submitted two formal disputes relating to the Council’s new Absence and Leave Policy and Recruitment and Selection Policy. The Branch is concerned there was a failure to meaningfully consult and in addition we are opposed to elements of both policies. Although the Dispute was registered before the the commencement date, the […]
UNISON members, in female dominated job roles, have begun receiving offers via the appointed solicitors Leigh Day to settle outstanding Equal Pay Claims.
The Council are making to long standing agreements, policies and procedures that affect you at work. We are so concerned by these changes that we advised the Council on the 25 November 2025 that we are in formal dispute and the introduction of the policies on the 1 December 2025 should not take place. The […]
Following a branch committee meeting, discussion and a vote, your branch has decided to nominate Andrea Egan for General Secretary.
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