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UNISON TO CONSULT MEMBERS ON LATEST PAY OFFER
Consultation will take place between 20 May and 26 June on the offer of 1% pay rise, with more for lower paid, across the UK Continue reading
HIGHER EDUCATION UNIONS SUBMIT 2015-16 PAY CLAIM
Joint higher education unions’ pay claim for 2015-16 covers pay and pay-related equality matters
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE REPORT
12-14 February 2015 Southport Theatre and Convention Centre
UNISON National Women’s Conference Report by Tracey Holland Branch Treasurer
NO VOTE, NO VOICE
WORKING WITH DYSLEXIA
This week is dyslexia awareness week which is a good time to mention that I am working with a small group of mostly union colleagues trying to gain a better understanding of dyslexia in the workplace here at SHU. We know there are clear support strategies for students particularly focussed on certain tasks like essay writing, but I am not sure that there is much information about supporting staff.
The generic HR reports suggest that the number of staff declared as dyslexic are very low. However as union reps we occasionally do come across cases where support is needed.
To build a better understanding of what is going on out there we would be particularly interested in hearing of positive examples of support that have occurred. But any experiences would be of interest.
If you are willing to share this information with us then please e-mail: Ian Chesters I.Chesters@shu.ac.uk or you can ring x6060.
(We will of course take any references to individuals or teams out of any examples we use).
HE MEMBERS VOTE TO ACCEPT PAY OFFER
Following a period of consultation, 89% of UNISON members voted to accept the offer, with 11% voting to reject read more
UNISON LGBT CONFERENCE
UNISON’s Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Conference 2014 will be held at
the Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, from 1.30pm Friday 21 November to 1.20pm Sunday 23
November 2014. This conference is organised under UNISON’s rules on
selforganisation. All delegates and visitors to LGBT Conference must themselves be
lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender UNISON members.
The closing dates form delegates is Friday 26 September 2014 read more
If you wish to attend please email unisonadministrator@shu.ac.uk
TRAINING COURSES FOR YOUNG MEMBERS
The Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Young Members’ Forum are hosting three training workshops for young members.
Saturday 3 May 2014 – Introduction to media skills and organising
Find out more about how to use the internet, social networking and the press and broadcast media for the benefit of UNISON members.
Saturday 30 August 2014 – Campaigning skills
Campaigning can help persuade people to take a particular course of action or change their attitudes or opinions. Find out what skills are needed to achieve this.
Saturday 13 December 2014 – A beginners guide to UNISON
Find out how UNISON is structured and how members influence policy and decisions. Also find out about the work that UNISON does to achieve our objectives.
Training will be held at UNISON Regional Office in Leeds. The workshop costs £12.50 (payable by the Branch). Training starts at 1.30pm – 3.30pm (lunch will be provided from 1pm).
Read the RYMF Bulletin March 2014 final
HE EMPLOYERS OFFER 2% AND LIVING WAGE
Higher education employers have made a “full and final” pay offer of 2%, with a minimum pay point equal to the living wage, following pay talks with the unions.
UNISON’s higher education service group executive will meet on 23 April to discuss the consultation with members on the 2014/15 offer and the dispute over 2013/14 pay read more
Click here to read the Joint Higher Education Trade Union Pay Claim 2014/15