James

James

Black History Month Event

Manchester Branch Black Members’ Group are organising the following event to take place as part of Black History Month: Recognising Our Contribution 3 October 2014 2.00pm – 4.00pm West Indian Sports & Social Club Westwood Street Manchester M14 4SW If…

Pre-Retirement Workshop

For those that are thinking about early retirement within the next 2 years are or about to retire naturally then this could be for you. There will be no hard selling of products but a series speakers that will give…

Next LGBT Members Meeting

The next meeting of the branch LGBT members Self Organised Group will take place: Wednesday 15 October, 5.30pm at: The Lesbian and Gay Foundation 5 Ricmond Street City Centre M1 3HF All LGBT members are invited to attend.

Vote YES to save UNISON’s Political Fund

Legislation introduced by the Tories compels trade unions to ballot every 10 years to get the agreement of members to continue with established Political Funds. Trade Unions need a Political Fund to legally campaign on issues such as protecting pensions,…

HOPE not Hate: Stand with me

A MESSAGE FROM HOPE NOT HATE DIRECTOR NICK LOWLES On Friday, the regulated period for the 2015 General Election begins and every penny we spend on campaigning or exposing extremist and racist parties and politicians has to be recorded and…

Housing Association News

Merger update The Boards of Eastlands Homes and City South have agreed to go ahead with a proposed partnership that will come into effect from 1 April 2015. The next steps will be to undertake ‘due diligence’, carrying out a…

Good to meet you… Pete Banks

Pete is a long standing activist, having held several roles in the branch down the years. He has recently begun a second stint as Assistant Branch Secretary, following several years as the Joint Trade Union Secondee to m people. Now…