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UNISON GENERAL SECRETARY ELECTIONS

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UNISON has confirmed the candidates for the general secretary election which will start on 9 November.

The four candidates who have been nominated are:

  • Roger Bannister, Knowsley branch, nominated by 25 branches.
  • John Burgess, Barnet local government branch, nominated by 62 branches and 1 regional council.
  • Dave Prentis, general secretary, nominated by 204 branches, 8 regional councils, 6 service groups and the national executive council.
  • Heather Wakefield, UNISON national (staff) branch, nominated by 81 branches, 1 regional council and 1 service group.

Ballot papers will be sent to members’ homes or other notified address, starting on 9 November. The ballot closes on 4 December.

Election procedures and notification

 

RECLAIM YOUR LUNCH

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TAKE A BREAKContinuing on our theme of wellbeing, we are hosting another lunchtime event. This time we will be holding our “picnic” indoors on Wednesday the 9th December between12-1pm in room 1023 in the Owen Building.

We are excited to be able to offer all UNISON members an opportunity to take part in a wellbeing session during the event. Dal Takhar will be running a “no sweat” exercise session and discussing how to stay fit and prevent stress and injury from being sat all day at a desk. It’s a fun activity that everyone can join in (you don’t need to be fit or sporty). Dal has run these sessions before and received great feedback.

Please come along to the event to catch up with colleagues and join in the session. If any of your colleagues who are not yet UNISON members would like to come along and take advantage of the session they can do so by joining up on the day.

We are running this event at City campus as a pilot. If you are based at Collegiate and would like the opportunity to take part in this kind of wellness event, please let us know and we will look to arrange for Dal to run a further session there.

 

CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE TRADE UNION BILL

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Protect the rights of working people and their unions

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. UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis is calling on all members to get involved. Here are 3 ways you can support our campaign:

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RECLAIM YOUR LUNCH

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TAKE A BREAK

 

 

 

 

 

As part of our on-going wellbeing campaign, we will be running another “picnic” lunch event.

We are looking to run this to coincide with mental health awareness day which is 10th October 2015. Due to the time of year, we’ll be booking some inside space at Collegiate and City to share lunch and we are hoping to have some activities and information available on the day as well as an opportunity to catch up with colleagues and take a break – watch this space for more information.

 

TUC NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION: NO TO AUSTERITY – YES TO WORKERS RIGHTS

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TUC MARCH 4 OCT 15

 

 

 

 

 

SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER, TORY PARTY CONFERENCE, MACHESTER

Supported by UNISON Nationally – TUC National Demonstration

Event topics: Privatisation, Save our NHS, Climate Change, Education, TTIP, Europe, alternatives to austerity, Welfare not Warfare, Stand up to Racism, Faith Against Austerity, Hands off our Unions & more.

 UNISON SHU Branch, along with the national union and branches across the country will be attending this event and invite members to join us on the day. The branch has agreed to pay for members to travel on the coach.

Coach transport:  If you would like to attend the demonstration and require transport please email Lucinda Wakefield who is co-ordinating this for our branch. 

The coaches will leave The Hubs, Paternoster Row on Sunday 4th October at 9:00am. 

Family and friends are welcome and the costs are:

Members – FREE

Waged  – £10

Unwaged  – £5