by Staffordshire UNISON | Apr 14, 2022 | News
On 28 April, International Workers’ Memorial Day, we remember those who have died as a result of accidents, injuries or illnesses caused by work....
by Staffordshire UNISON | Apr 13, 2022 | News
The Regional Black members SOG in partnership with Lighthouse Financial Advice is organising a webinar specifically designed to help UNISON members make good decisions when deciding how and when to secure the income they need to live comfortably for the rest of their...
by Staffordshire UNISON | Apr 6, 2022 | News
The holy Muslim month of Ramadan falls neatly across April this year. Fasting began on 2 April and Eid-al-Fitr, the celebration that marks the end of Ramadan, is expected to fall on 1 May. During this important holy period for Muslims, UNISON reminds both workers and...
by Staffordshire UNISON | Apr 1, 2022 | News
A presentation from Thompsons Solicitors on the services available to UNISON Members ...
by Staffordshire UNISON | Mar 29, 2022 | News
At its meeting on Tuesday 15 March, the NEC discussed the crisis in Ukraine. A statement submitted by Paul Holmes, Andrea Egan and Kath Owen – as the Presidential Team – was agreed as follows: “We oppose and condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We...
by Staffordshire UNISON | Mar 29, 2022 | News
Commenting on the education white paper published today (Monday), UNISON head of education Mike Short said: “School catch-up plans will fail if the concerns of teaching assistants and other support staff aren’t urgently addressed. “They’re a key element in tackling...
by Staffordshire UNISON | Mar 29, 2022 | News
The Low Pay Commission are keen to meet workers from the local area who can talk about the realities of living on the minimum wage, either through a scheduled meeting with commissioners at a local site or a visit to their workplace. Workers’ direct experience of...
by Staffordshire UNISON | Mar 28, 2022 | News
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by Staffordshire UNISON | Mar 28, 2022 | News
UNISON wants to know what annual pay claim members wish to see pursued this year. Either: (a) £2000 on all salary points or (b) The Retail Price Index (RPI-currently 8.2%) plus 2% across all grades? Please indicate (a) or (b) by 4/4/22 to unison@staffsunison.org.uk It...
by Staffordshire UNISON | Mar 25, 2022 | News
The health and safety responsibilities owed by school and college employers Schools have legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees and to ensure other persons, not in their...