The TUC are co-ordinating a Rally and March in Manchester to coincide with the start of the Tory Party Conference. Event Details Date: Sunday, 4th October 2015 Assemble: 12 noon Oxford Road (from All Saints Park, MMU) Rally starts: 1.00pm March sets off: 1.30pm…
With Ed Miliband’s resignation Labour is once again looking for a new Leader. Many in the Party wanted a long contest to encourage a debate on policy. But in reality the differences between the policies of most candidates is hard…
An election has been declared nationally for the position of UNISON General Secretary where every member will have the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidates. The full time Branch Officers have unanimously agreed to recommend that the Branch nominate…
The deadline for registration is approaching fast but there are still a number of ways you can register to vote in the upcoming Labour leadership election. UNISON Affiliated Political Fund (APF) Levy Payers are eligible to vote in this election…
UNISON decided to nominate Jeremy Corbyn in the Labour Party leadership contest and Yvette Cooper as its second choice at the union’s National Labour Link committee. UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “Jeremy Corbyn’s message has resonated with public sector…
We are pleased to introduce to you the first edition of our new quarterly SOG newsletter, “Equality Matters”, which aims to bring you the latest news and views from across all the self-organised groups within Manchester Branch. You can view…
Members working in the Probation service are taking industrial action on Tuesday 14th July 2015 to show their rejection for the 0% pay insult (offer) from the employers. The Manchester picket is located at Minshull Street, outside Manchester Crown Court,…
Exclusive special ticket offer for UNISON members Interested in going along to a day at the races? UNISON members can book ‘2 for 1’ Grandstand tickets (total price £13 for 2 tickets) to be redeemed at the Doncaster raceday on…
Public Meeting – Stop TTIP! meeting with John Hilary, Manchester, 14th July, 6PM, UNISON Regional Centre UNISON North West Region has been actively involved in the fight against the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the US and the…
Our Self-Organised Group (SOG) is interested in hearing the views, opinions and experiences of any Black members of UNISON who are interested in making the most of their relationship with their union. Does this sound like you? If it does,…