On Monday 19th July Jane Heath and I represented our membership in participating in the protest against the academies bill and removal of BSF funding. Following the Rally and a march to Westminster we met with Stafford’s MP Jeremy Lefroy, and addressed a number of our concerns regarding the academies bill and the implications it could have for our members and staff working within his constituency. 

Representatives from Staffordshire Branch of UNISON travelled to London to join with the other Education Trade Unions – NASUWT, NUT, UNITE and GMB to press the coalition Government to reconsi

Last week, an Iranian woman, Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, was saved by global protests from being stoned to death. 

Facists Threaten Bilston

Bilston North by-election on Thursday 29th July will be contested by Labour, Liberal Democrats, Tory, UKIP and the fascist BNP.

Plans to boost local councillors’ allowances by 2.3% were condemned as “a disgrace” today (14 July) by West Midlands UNISON, the largest public service union in the region.&nbsp

In support of public sector workers and against the planned cuts, we urgently request our members sign up to the following website which is open till 8th July 2010

This circular brings branches up to date with the Con Dem position on public sector pay, the LGA response and what we know local authorities have really put aside for cost of living increases (foll