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Upcoming events on how to resist Islamophobia
We wish to share details of upcoming events on how to resist Islamophobia and understand its causes that you might be interested in attending. Feel free to share this information with anyone else who might be interested as you do not need to be a UNISON member to attend either of these events. Resisting […]
Still Eye Rise: An evening in support of Maggie’s Manchester
On Thursday 4 November, join Cadilia Gapare and friends for an evening in support of Maggie’s Manchester, a place where she found comfort and hope at a time when her life was put on hold by a breast cancer diagnosis. You can hear more about her incredible success story whilst experiencing an evening of African […]
November Activity Month: Upcoming Events
Throughout November this year, UNISON Manchester are carrying out a number of activities to support recruitment, engage with our existing membership and to provide opportunities for members to talk about the fair pay campaign for council workers and school staff. To help support recruitment, we encourage all members to take advantage of our branch “recruit-a-friend” […]
Stand Up For Palestine – Live and Online!
Palestine Solidarity Campaign have announced a new comedy fundraising event, taking place live in a venue in central London, as well as being streamed live online. The event is titled Stand Up for Palestine and the start time is 7:30pm on Tuesday 9 November. To book a ticket for the in-person live show at the […]
COP26 – Global Day of Action for Climate Justice
From 1st to 12th November 2021, you will be aware that the global climate conference, known as COP26, will be taking place in Glasgow. This is being dubbed as make or break as the time is ticking on the need for urgent action, not just words, to halt irreversible climate change and tackle its consequences. […]
NJC Pay Campaign 2021 – Latest News
UNISON members have voted overwhelmingly to reject the Local Government Employers’ offer of a 1.75% pay increase (2.75% for those on pay point 1). 79% of members voted to reject the offer, and we now know that members of GMB and Unite have voted to reject, with similar percentages. This overwhelming majority of UNISON members […]
People’s Assembly Demo: Sunday 3 October
The People’s Assembly have organised a week of action, including a march and rally, which is taking place in Manchester during the Tory Party conference over 2nd – 5th October. On Sunday 3 October, you can join the #UnitedAgainstTheTories demo by assembling at 12pm on Oxford Road near Whitworth Park. Throughout the conference week, there […]
Save the Date! Black History Event: Recognise or Demoralise?
As part of Black History Month this year, UNISON Manchester is hosting a special event to commemorate Black History, entitled Recognise or Demoralise? The event is being held at Manchester Central Library, St Peter’s Square on Wednesday 6 October 2021 and it will run from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Join us for an afternoon of celebration, […]
NJC Pay Offer 2021-22: Consultation Ballot
All branch members eligible to vote in the consultation for the NJC Pay Offer 2021/22 should have received their ballot paper by now. If we hold an email address for you then you should have received a link instead, which will allow you to submit your vote online. The 1.75% that has been offered is […]