Pete Banks has recently taken up a new position as Trade Union secondee to m people and I am his replacement. Children’s Services is a new area of work for me and I am getting to know the different areas and services provided. The coming year is going to be difficult for everyone with the [...]
The Coalition Government could not be clearer. Although public services have had absolutely nothing to do with the financial crisis that is still blowing through the economy, this Government is intent on making the biggest cuts to the public sector for 50 years. And they have also been clear that they do not intend to [...]
UNISON Branch members who work for Manchester City Council supported the m people proposals by a ratio of over three to one. The turnout in the ballot was 26% of which 78% of members voted in favour and 22% against. This is a clear endorsement of the outcome of the complex and detailed negotiations carried [...]
October Open this page to download the pdf version of the October edition here
It’s hardly dreaming spires… mostly 1960s concrete. At this time of the year there are more squirrels around than people. The early-morning lectures will be the death of me, especially after the first night! And I can’t get my mobile phone to work anywhere on campus. But, all that aside, Keele University really is a [...]
How long have you worked at the Branch? 29 years. What do you like about it? I love the work… always want to come to work… never bored… every day’s a plate-spinning challenge. Where do you live? Altrincham. Where would you like to live? Florence or Liverpool; not too much to choose between! Best thing [...]
UNISON and the other trade unions have been working hard to develop ways of working in the future which will allow City Council services to be delivered as effectively as possible while aiming to avoid compulsory redundancies and maintain the existing pay protection agreement. This is a tremendous challenge for unions, staff and Manchester City [...]
We are currently waiting for the Government’s announcement of the Comprehensive Spending review, which is due on 20 October 2010. We will then know the reality of the scale of the ConDem planned cuts across public services over the next four years. Various levels of cuts have been trailed, from 25% to 40%, and anything [...]
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It’s said that you’re never alone with a clone. Well, I could do with one! I have been an Assistant Branch Secretary for five months now, and I’m connecting with the areas I cover, but the sheer amount of work is challenging. And it’s also a challenging time for members in Manchester City Council and [...]