Dave Prentis has today been re-elected as General Secretary of UNISON, the UK’s largest public sector union.
Voting in the ballot was as follows:
International Women’s Day, observed since 1909, is a global celebration of respect, appreciation and recognition of women’s economic, political, and social achievements, while continuing to call for greater equality.
Sheffield Hallam plays an active part in recognising and promoting this day. In 2015 a number of activities and initiatives took place, one of which was identifying and celebrating our inspirational female staff and students. Senior leaders, peers and colleagues were invited to nominate women who had inspired them or others. Over 30 individuals were recognised and 23 profiles were published on our dedicated Celebrating IWD webpage.
If you know someone who has triumphed despite life’s obstacles, achieved challenging goals (either within or outside the workplace), is recognised by others as a role model, has inspired/motivated others, is an ordinary woman doing extraordinary things.
◾For staff nominations please complete the staff profile template and send to Katie Leeman – c.leeman@shu.ac.uk
◾For student nominations please completed the student profile template and send to Kayleigh Gray – k.gray@shu.ac.uk
The closing date for entries is: Midday, Monday 25 January
The Co-op Bank and UNISON relationship ended on 30 September 2015 and the run-off period for the migration of personal individual accounts ends on 28 January 2016.
Members who have a personal UNISON product Co-operative Bank account have been sent a letter from the bank informing them of their options to close or migrate their account.
Members with a UNISON Britannia mortgage account opened before 25 February 1999 will continue to receive the standard variable rate discount of 0.25% for the life of the mortgage with the bank (excludes offset savings and lifetime tracker deals).
All other UNISON mortgage account customers will continue to receive the standard variable rate discount of 0.25% until further notice.
The bank’s contact numbers for related enquiries are:
The Trade Union Bill currently before Parliament is unfair, unnecessary and undemocratic. MPs need to focus on the real problems the country faces and talk to us about how we can work together for a better future.
It’s time for the government to get its priorities straight – this Bill is an attack on the very people who could be part of the solution to the country’s problems
UNISON is campaigning with the TUC and other unions to oppose this attack on the rights of working people and their unions.
WORRIED ABOUT PAYING YOUR WINTER FUEL BILL?
With rising fuel costs and another cold winter looming many members on low income are worried about how they’re going to pay their winter fuel bills.
Help is on hand
‘There for You’ has set up a limited fund to help UNISON members on low income by way of a one-off payment of £40.
To apply, download the application form or visit unison.org.uk/thereforyou. Alternatively, call UNISONdirect on 0800 0857 857 or simply contact your UNISON branch office. Everyone that applies will receive a booklet giving information about other help that may be available and how to reduce your fuel costs in the future. The Q&A also provides further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 23 February 2016.
The purpose behind Workers’ Memorial Day has always been to “remember the dead: fight for the living” and unions are asked to focus on both areas, by considering events or memorial to remember all those killed through work but at the same time ensuring that such tragedies are not repeated. That can best be done by building trade union organisation, and campaigning for stricter enforcement with higher penalties for breaches of health & safety laws.
