As the Labour leader of the largest Council in the UK we would expect Ian Ward to treat staff fairly, particularly low paid women workers. Recently you made offers of money to union members (mainly low paid women) because historically women have been paid less than men in similar jobs. Now UNISON has found out […]
“We call upon everyone in Birmingham and across the country to join the family of 14-year-old black school boy Dea-John Reid murdered in Kingstanding, Birmingham.” Saturday 9th July 2022 1pm – 4pm Twickenham Park, College road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 0AJ The Campaign and actions: RACE RELATIONS & CIVIL RIGHTS ACT: The group are petitioning for […]
This NJC pay claim for 2022/23 is made by the Joint Trade Union Side (UNISON, GMB and UNITE) to the Local Government Association. Our claim is for: • A substantial increase with a minimum of £2,000 or the current rate of RPI – whichever is greater – on all spinal column points. In addition: • […]
There for You School Clothing Grant – Launch date Friday 24th June 2022 What is the fund for? A Grant has been put in place that will assist our most vulnerable members with the cost of providing school clothing. This is in response to the growing difficulties many members on low incomes face, especially with […]
Calling Notice Birmingham Branch Disabled Members meeting Date: Monday 4th July 2022 Time: 17.45-19.00 Zoom virtual meeting Please note the meeting is a week earlier than usual. The deadline for registering a motion for Disabled Members Conference is 8th July, so the meeting will be on the 4th so that the Group can discuss and agree the […]
Calling Notice Birmingham Branch Disabled Members meeting Date: Monday 13th June 2022 Time: 17.45-19.00 Zoom virtual meeting If you would like to attend the meeting please email: Philippa Hands, Disabled Members Officer on Philippa.hands@birminghamunison.co.uk by Friday 10th June for the zoom link, id and password to join the meeting.
The Retired Members Summer newsletter is out now. Featuring these items: Protest – ‘We demand better’ – join the TUC demonstration Saturday 18th June. Coffee mornings are back on! The battles at Starbucks. Don’t fall for scammers. Out on the lakes. Quiz: get the brain cells working. Day trip to Ludlow – Wednesday 20th July. […]
Taking place annually on the first Saturday in July, it’s a family friendly event bringing alive memories of the past whilst inspiring visions for the future through street theatre, re-enactments, live metalworking, political stalls and speeches, music, children’s activities and entertainment. Saturday 2nd July 2022 11am – 5.30pm Mary Macarthur Gardens Cradley Heath, B64 5BA […]
Everything is going up but our wages. Ministers partied while people died. Now they do nothing while living standards plummet and P&O lays off hundreds of workers on the spot. Its time for a new deal for working people, real help with energy bills and a pay rise. The Government needs to act now! Join […]
Over the Summer Unison Birmingham Branch will be holding a series of outdoor lunchtime meetings in parks across the city. This will be a chance for members to get together informally with a couple of our Branch Officers and Senior Stewards, to get to know each other and discuss any issues which concern you. We […]