UNISON Service groups are national structures representing members in particular areas of work. Because the union covers the whole of public services, including private employers, service groups cater for the needs of members in specific parts of public service. Each…
For your information we have reproduced an excerpt from the latest UNISON eFocus newsletter which talks about developments around the Local Government Pay Campaign. Please feel free to share these links with your friends and contacts. Local government strike…
MANCHESTER CALLING It’s Action Stations! If you do nothing else on the European elections campaign, give us just a few hours on Saturday 3rd May. Give us 2 hours, and we’ll give you a fascist-free North West! Give us 2 hours,…
Following the national announcement on 24 April, UNISON Manchester Branch Secretary, Pat McDonagh, said: “The results of the consultative ballot carried out by the Branch showed that 78% (733) of our members voted to reject the offer and 22% (209)…
A collective of artists using prose, song, poetry and an exhibition will tell the story of Greater Manchester’s unsung heroes and heroines who fought Fascism in Spain. Join us for a moving and inspirational night. ‘No Pasaran’! As part of…
Mental Health Awareness course Tuesday 13th May to Thursday 15th May 2014 at The Manchester College A 3 day nationally accredited Mental Health Awareness course is available commencing on May 13th at St. John’s Campus, Manchester College. It will take…
A decision has now been taken to extend the consultation ballot deadline to 12pm on Tuesday 22 April. If you have not already returned your ballot paper, we urge you to do as soon as possible so you can have…
True Bearing Chartered are running a workshop will make you aware of your choices and aid you in your decision making. Is this workshop for me? If you are retiring imminently or considering retiring within the next 2 years and…
An exhibition of 15 watercolours by Antonio Guerrero showing life in solitary confinement to mark 15 years imprisonment of the Cuban 5 is being held at the Moston Miners Community Arts and Music Centre from Saturday 17th May – 31st…
The national employers’ below-inflation pay offer represents another effective pay cut for local government workers. It does nothing to even begin to restore the 20% loss in pay since 2010. It means yet another year with a further pay…