Holocaust Memorial Day will be commemorated for the 3rd year in Whitefield on Monday 27th of January. It will take place at the Memorial Gardens in Whitefield at 6.30pm. The theme this year is Stand Together. It explores how genocidal…
UNISON is putting its weight behind the campaign for full restitution of the state pension to 3.8 million women born in the 1950s. The women, supported by BackTo60, lost their pension after the pension age was raised from 60 to…
Last night’s results were difficult for all those of us who believe in the importance of quality, accountable public services for our people. Given the Tory majority and their past approach to public services we all obviously face further attacks…
Get help with winter fuel bills Members living on a low income constantly struggle to make ends meet – and this can be particularly acute in the winter when the cost of heating homes rises as the outside temperature falls.…
The Government has decided to call a General Election and now more than ever it is crucial that every eligible person casts their vote on 12 December. It is our chance to finally oust this Government, bringing an end to over…
Buses are vital for Greater Manchester. They’re used for three-out-of-four public transport journeys and help reduce the number of cars on our roads, which means less congestion and less pollution. Even if you are not a regular bus passenger they…
Black Members in UNISON North West magazine ‘Together We Rise’, is now available on the Branch website. This issue has a focus on racism, particularly within the workplace and working together to eliminate racism affecting all parts of our lives,…
On Sunday 29th September our branch will be joining the national demonstration at the start of the Conservative Party Conference taking place here in Manchester. All members are strongly encouraged to attend and if you wish to join us you…
On 20th September the UK Student Climate Network is calling on everyone – adults, workers, community groups, trade unionists and everyone in Manchester to join them in a global general climate strike. Our branch will be joining people all around…
Another Europe is Possible has organised a protest in Manchester to defend democracy in light of the Government’s attempts to prorogue parliament. If you wish to participate join us at 12pm on Saturday 31st August in Cathedral Gardens, Manchester City…