The September Newsletter came out earlier this month – did you get chance to read it? If not see a preview below and click to download the full copy. Click to download the September 2021 Newsletter
From TUC Midlands and Stand Up to Racism: We are delighted to be holding our fifth annual anti-racism summit on 18th September 2021, the theme of which is opposing the racist offensive. Saturday 18th September 2021 11am Online Event After the Black Lives Matter movement has shifted the national debate in a positive direction there […]
A letter has been sent to all Birmingham Branch members this week who may be eligible for the “third generation” equal pay payments, if you were employed by Birmingham City Council, Acivico or Birmingham Children’s Trust on or after 31st October 2018. Please see below the letter sent by the joint trade unions: Dear Union […]
This Government: Corrupt, Negligent, Not Fit For Purpose! After Covid: Demand a New Normal! National Demonstration, Saturday 26 June 2021. 12pm, Portland Place, London WC1 (Tube: Oxford Circus/Great Portland St). Saturday 26 June will bring together the whole of the progressive movement to relaunch an opposition to this disastrous government. Support is flooding in from […]
Education unions issue joint statement Four education unions representing teachers and support staff on Tuesday calling on the government to reinstate face coverings in schools to limit coronavirus spread. With infections on the rise once more, the unions have issued a joint statement demanding a range of safety measures to keep education on track and […]
Jon Richards says 1.5% shows complete disregard for all staff have done during pandemic. The 1.5% pay offer made by the Local Government Association to council and school support staff last week has been resoundingly rejected by UNISON, the union has announced today (Friday). At an earlier meeting of the union’s local government committee, representatives […]
The West Midlands region have a number of forthcoming online learning opportunities for UNISON activists or could be activists who are taking the first step in becoming a steward or workplace health and safety representative. Some examples of courses include: Digital Organising; Basics & Module 1 Dealing With A Disciplinary Dealing With A Grievance The […]
UNISON has lots of forthcoming online learning opportunities for members. These are a great opportunity to consider for your continual professional development. There has been a slight decline in the uptake of training, but there are lots of courses on offer that may be of interest, and the list is updated regularly. All courses with […]
All members in Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Children’s Trust and Acivico should have received an email/letter regarding the third generation payments on 13th May 2021. The text below matches the email sent to membership. Dear UNISON member Third Generation Payment UNISON is pleased to confirm that we have signed the agreement with Birmingham City Council […]
This week (10th-16th May) is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and this years theme is nature. ‘There is something to be wondered at in all of Nature’ – Aristotle During long months of the pandemic, millions of us turned to nature. Our research on the mental health impacts of the pandemic showed going for walks […]