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UNISON Welfare School Uniform Grant 2017

June 28, 2017 in National News by James

If you’re struggling with the rising cost of living, and worried about how you’ll be able to cope with back-to-school costs, UNISON might be able to help. ‘There for you‘ are once again launching the School Uniform Grant programme for 2017. An application form and poster are embedded into this post below, which you can […]

Not One Day More #ToriesOut – National Demonstration

June 26, 2017 in Campaigns by James

The Branch has arranged tickets for train travel down to the national march and demonstration on Saturday 1st July organised by the People’s Assembly Against Austerity. For more information about the event itself you can visit the FaceBook page by clicking this link. If you are interested in attending then please respond by 12pm on […]

Schools News Update

April 24, 2017 in Education, Manchester News by James

Survey of School Office Staff UNISON in Schools have recently emailed a survey direct to Schools members working in admin, finance, data and HR. The purpose of the survey is to collect evidence about the impact of cuts to such jobs due to the Government expecting schools to make £3billion punds worth of savings by […]

UNISON NEC Elections 2017

April 4, 2017 in Manchester News, National News by James

Every two years members have the chance for who they want to lead the union on their behalf and represent their interests. Our branch members can vote for a number or regional and national seats. The Branch Executive agreed to nominate candidates who are committed to the following: OPPOSE FURTHER AUSTERITY/ATTACKS ON OUR SERVICES RESIST […]

*UPDATED* Manchester: Our City United Football Tournament

February 28, 2017 in Manchester News by James

The Regional International Committee from North West UNISON is sponsoring a 7-a-side football tournament involving teams from across the city and across Britain and Europe. The tournament is taking place on Saturday 11th March and for more information and details about how to enter your own team please see the flyer below. This is a […]

Fair Deal 4 Manchester – Torchlight Protest

February 23, 2017 in Campaigns, Manchester News by James

Our city is under attack by this Tory Government’s continued cuts to our NHS, Health & Social Care and Schools. We must stand together in unison to resist these cuts, which disproportionally affect our young, elderly and most vulnerable people. Trade unionists, Labour Party members, activists groups and Manchester residents are coming together on Saturday […]

Upcoming Events in February and March

February 16, 2017 in Manchester News by James

#OURNHS NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION Our National Health Service is at breaking point. Join us in London for a national demonstration on Saturday 4th March to show this Government that enough is enough. No Cuts, Closures and Privatisation! End Pay Restraint for NHS Staff! We Demand a Fully Funded, Publicly Owned National Health & Social Care Service! […]

UNISON North West Young Members’ Political School

February 14, 2017 in Manchester News, National News by James

UNISON North West will be holding their first Young Members’ Political School in Liverpool, 31 March – 1 April The event will cover themes including: Strengthening the voice of young members in UNISON Organising Skills Practical Workshops Social Activity Building an effective anti-austerity campaign Public Speaking Confidence Building Fighting for a Young Workers’ Charter   […]

UNISON and Labour Working Together Against Cuts in North West Schools

January 16, 2017 in Campaigns, Education, Manchester News by James

Shadow Secretary of State for Education Angela Rayner addressed the UNISON North West Schools Forum today (Monday). Angela, a former UNISON North West Regional Convenor, spoke about the importance of organising work in communities in the fight against cuts in school budgets. This approach has worked in forcing the Government to back-track on plans to […]

Issue 7 of Equality Matters now online

January 9, 2017 in Equalities, Manchester News by James

The latest issue of our Branch Equalities newsletter – “Equality Matters” – is now available to view on-line or download. Equality Matters – Issue No. 7 – January 2017

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    • UNISON #ThereForYou have launched a new School Uniform Grant for 2017. Deadline to apply 21st July & more info here https://t.co/mElXid3d10
      about 8 hours ago
    • RT @resolutereader: Pleased to be joining my fellow Unison activists on this demonstration against the Tories and their austerity. See you…
      about 1 day ago
    • @sw_bee1 @pplsassembly Tickets will be allocated to UNISON members initially but send through your request to uniso… https://t.co/ByBs3QOIwv
      about 1 day ago
    • We have tickets available for train travel to the #ToriesOut national demo hosted by @pplsassembly this Sat 1st July https://t.co/MGf0VyrI0r
      about 2 days ago
    • RT @jeremycorbyn: Great to speak at Unison's conference today. They proudly stand up for public sector workers under attack by this Tory go…
      about 5 days ago

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