This composite motion is all about our union being more democratic. Taking industrial action is a big decision. Our members expect us to tell them the issues clearly and consult them fully. And its right that branches carry out that…
On Tuesday our special local government conference will be debating the composite motion “Future Pay Consultation Protocols”. Cancelling the strike in October caused widespread anger, disillusionment and disunity. Lets be clear. We requisitioned this conference with the best intentions. It…
Members often ask what the definition of Black is, sometimes for example, when deciding whether or not to become involved in a Black Members’ Self Organised Group, a support network for Black UNISON members. One of the actions the National…
There is to be a rally by the English Defence League in Manchester on Saturday 7th March. Whilst that organisation has seen splits (you can only have one leader) and reduced support it is still appalling that they can bring…
WOMEN MAKING THINGS HAPPEN In the five years that the Coalition Government has been in power, women and families have born the brunt of their so-called ‘austerity’ cuts. In the run up to what is the most important general election…
Our own Lesley Lancelott made sure Manchester was heard at the conference on Thursday as Labour Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper took questions following her speech. Lesley asked: “Given that benefit sanctions affect women the most, and particularly women with…
At a meeting of the North West Regional Local Government Service Group held on the 15th January 2015 it was agreed that the following motions be put forward to the Special Local Government Conference on pay. Manchester Branch will be…
Given the Branches who are known to have supported the requisition for a Special Local Government Conference it now appears the minimum 25 % threshold has been reached. Thanks to all the following Branches who have supported the requisition. Blackpool…
The national pay ballot closed today and despite the vote for rejection of the proposals in Manchester Branch, the North West Region, and London unfortunately the proposals were agreed nationally, and have therefore been accepted. The Branch intends to pursue…
As part of the National ballot on the pay proposals our Branch ballot has now closed. 1,425 members (80.55 % ) supported the Branch recommendation to oppose the pay proposals and voted to reject. 344 members (19.45 % ) voted…