by Holly Moore | Aug 21, 2019 | News
UNISON are holding a number of member meetings in various venues to discuss the NJC Pay Claim 2020-2021 in more detail. All UNISON members employed by Staffordshire County Council are welcome to come along to these meetings. Please pass this information onto your...
by Holly Moore | Aug 20, 2019 | News
LOCAL GOVERNMENT – NJC Pay Claim 2020-2021Most members pay has been devalued by 22% since 2009 when the cost of living (RPI) is compared to NJC pay increases. For someone earning £18,000 this represents a £5,626 loss in earnings meaning a 26.6% pay increase is needed...
by Holly Moore | Aug 8, 2019 | News
Financial Assistance If you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you support.You may have financial problems for reasons including:relationship breakdown;loss of income;suffering from a long...
by AnnMarie Davies | Jul 29, 2019 | News
This is a public conversation to hear your views on how health and care can be better delivered locally, to understand how services are currently used and to find out what is working well and what can be improved. Full details and further information can be found...
by AnnMarie Davies | Jul 29, 2019 | News
This is a joint statement by the Health and Safety Executive and the First Aid at Work Quality Partnership (FAWQP) It has been brought to the attention of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that some organisations seeking to commission First Aid at Work (FAW)...
by AnnMarie Davies | Jul 29, 2019 | News
Telefunken Models HR1 & FA1 DefibrillatorsThis is to inform employers of a Safety Alert issued by the MHRA regarding Telefunken automatic external defibrillators, pads and batteries. These defibrillators, pads and batteries are no longer certified for use in the...
by AnnMarie Davies | Jul 29, 2019 | News
The Legal PositionAn employer must provide a working environment which is, as far as is reasonably practical, safe and without risks to health. In addition, employers have to assess risks and introduce any necessary prevention or control measures, and the risk from...
by AnnMarie Davies | Jun 18, 2019 | News
On Saturday, 06 July 2019, residents of Cradley Heath in the West Midlands will take a step back in time, in honour of the women who fought to secure better rights for female workers, as part of the Women Chainmakers’ Festival. Read the full event...
by AnnMarie Davies | Jun 17, 2019 | News
Protected Characteristics The Equality Act covers the same groups that were protected by existing equality legislation – age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and...
by AnnMarie Davies | May 17, 2019 | News
International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) on 28 April is our day to remember the dead and fight for the living. Up to 50,000 people die each year in the UK from work-related ill health and accidents. Although few UNISON members die in workplace incidents, many...
