Pay Up Now Public Meetings
Public sector workers have lost thousands since 2010 due to the pay freeze and 1% cap. At long last, the cap is beginning to crack, but we need to make sure that the government funds a substantial pay rise for…
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New Play About The Grunwick Strike 1976-78: ‘We Are The Lions Mr Manager’
A new play by Townsend Productions relives the extraordinary true story of the Grunwick Strike, a dispute that challenged the way women and immigrants are treated in the workplace. On the 20th August 1976 a group of workers in a…
Free Functional Skills Courses for UNISON Members
Do you need your Maths or English certificate? Do you want to brush up on your numeracy or literacy? Achieve a Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills qualification, equivalent to grade C GCSE, in Maths or English. Learn alongside…
Issue 8 of Equality Matters now online
The latest issue of our Branch Equalities newsletter – “Equality Matters” – is now available to view on-line or download. Equality Matters – Issue No. 8 – July 2017 [gview file=”http://staging.unisonmanchester.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Issue-8-Equality-Matters-FINAL.pdf”]
UNISON Welfare School Uniform Grant 2017
If you’re struggling with the rising cost of living, and worried about how you’ll be able to cope with back-to-school costs, UNISON might be able to help. ‘There for you‘ are once again launching the School Uniform Grant programme for…
Not One Day More #ToriesOut – National Demonstration
The Branch has arranged tickets for train travel down to the national march and demonstration on Saturday 1st July organised by the People’s Assembly Against Austerity. For more information about the event itself you can visit the FaceBook page by…
UNISON response to Manchester Arena atrocity
Responding to the terror attack at Manchester Arena, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “This was a despicable act designed to cause maximum pain and suffering. It’s barbaric beyond words that this happened at a concert attended by so many…
Manchester bombing
To All Manchester UNISON Members Everyone will be shocked and appalled by the atrocity of last night targeted at young people. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those killed and injured. We are grateful for the tremendous…
Schools News Update
Survey of School Office Staff UNISON in Schools have recently emailed a survey direct to Schools members working in admin, finance, data and HR. The purpose of the survey is to collect evidence about the impact of cuts to such…
UNISON NEC Elections 2017
Every two years members have the chance for who they want to lead the union on their behalf and represent their interests. Our branch members can vote for a number or regional and national seats. The Branch Executive agreed to…