The Branch will be closing over the Christmas period from 2:00pm on Thursday 24th November and we will re-open after the New Year on Monday 4th January 2021. If you require assistance during the closedown you should contact UNISONdirect on…
This year has been hard for us all but particularly for public sector workers. At UNISON North West, we appreciate everything you do as a public sector worker. Unfortunately the same can’t be said for Grinchy Sunak who has gifted…
The UNISON General Secretary election is underway and if you still haven’t received your ballot paper, or if you need a replacement, there is still time to contact the ballot helpline on 0800 0 857 857. Please note that the…
We are experiencing difficulties with the migration of our emails to Microsoft Teams from Google. Some of our Branch Officers are receiving no emails on either system. If you are contacting us and are not receiving a response, please ring…
Ballot papers are now being delivered to elect the next UNISON General Secretary. Manchester UNISON nominated Paul Holmes but whoever you vote for please use your vote as past elections have seen turnouts as low as approx 10%. Whoever is…
Manchester branch has nominated Paul Holmes for general secretary because: Paul has the best record of leadership and fighting for members; Paul is the members’ candidate, from the shop floor; Paul will take the job on his current wage, donating…
On Wednesday 30 September there will be a final vote on the regulations that will impose a £95,000 cap on all exit payments in the public sector. This cap will hit hardest in local government, because the capital costs for…
Giving all staff priority testing, reducing the size of pupil ‘bubbles’ and making face coverings compulsory on school buses would help ensure schools can continue to stay open in the coming weeks, education unions say today (Tuesday). In a joint…
The Hazards Campaign have organised an online interactive session to discuss how schools can ensure the health and safety of staff and pupils and therefore the health of its community. Speakers from UNISON and the other School unions will be…
Below is the latest update from UNISON North West which provides information on courses for members based in Schools. If you are interested in attending any of the courses listed, please click on the relevant link in the update and…