DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

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Wednesday 8th July 2015

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As part of the take your lunch break campaign we are organising a picnic lunch on Wednesday 8th July between 12.30 – 1.30. Bring your lunch to the Peace Gardens (Winter Gardens if the weather is inclement) and join with your colleagues to take a break from your desk. We will be having a guest speaker from UNISON, a raffle and some give-aways. Bring along any colleagues who are not currently members of UNISON but would like to join – you will both receive the cost of the NUS extra card (£12) when they sign up.

 

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.