Monthly Archives: April 2015

HAVING A UNION REP CAN BOOST JOB QUALITY

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‘Collective voice’ linked to improved employee well-being
Having a union representative in the workplace can reduce employees’ stress levels, improve their work-life balance, and increase their well-being overall, according to academic research.
The paper, Union representation, collective voice and job quality: an analysis of a survey of union members in the UK finance sector, showed that respondents’ perceptions of job quality were more favourable in organisations where an onsite representative was present.

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REMINDER THAT YOU ARE ENTITLED TO FREE LEGAL ADVICE

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Members are entitled to free initial legal advice directly from our lawyers on any matter that is not related to work.

This service entitles members to a 30-minute telephone interview or a letter containing advice.

Call UNISONdirect  0800 0 857 857

Or freephone textphone  0800 0 967 968

Lines are open: 6am-midnight  Monday to Friday  9am-4pm Saturdays

www.unison.org.uk/for-members/legal-services/for-you-and-your-family/

 

Y&H YOUNG MEMBERS SPRING NEWSLETTER

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The Spring edition of the Y&H young members newsletter features articles written by young members from the Wakefield, York University, Sheffield and West Yorkshire Police;  encourages voter registration and advises young members on free tickets to various festivals this Summer with the Workers Beer Company.

Please download and share the newsletter  with prospective young members and encourage them to join UNISON.

 

RETIRED MEMBERS CONFERENCE 2015

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Location:  The Brighton Centre, Kings Road Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2GR

Date: Tuesday 6 at 2:15 pm until Wednesday 7 October 2015 at 4:00 pm

If you are a retired member and would like to attend the conference please contact Joanne Ward on 2253117 or email unisonadministrator@shu.ac.uk