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Dudley NHS staff gain Mitie victory

The sum was part of a deal agreed for all staff on NHS contracts and Agenda for Change pay scales, but Mitie said it could not afford to pay up. UNISON […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Dudley MP raises Mitie strikers’ struggle in the Commons

Leader of the House Penny Mordaunt MP says she will make sure the case of the Dudley workers is looked at

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

The NHS workers in a Mitie fight for fair pay

Company is refusing to pay a COVID bonus to the privately-employed NHS workers – despite being signed up to Agenda for Change

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Sandwell leisure workers celebrate pay victory after latest strike

Employer announces it will return the workers to national pay, terms and conditions after last week’s industrial action

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Sandwell leisure workers strike to open new pay battle

Together with the GMB and Unite, the move comes after the council vowed to end the contract with Sandwell Leisure Trust in the wake of its decision to fire and rehire all staff

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Further industrial action at Sandwell Leisure Trust

UNISON members set to take to the picket lines for a sixth time in continued fight against their employer’s fire and rehire tactics

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Sandwell Leisure Trust workers set to strike again over fire and rehire

West Midlands members continue their long-running action over contracts

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Sandwell leisure employees strike again in contracts row

The fourth day of action in the last 12 months comes on the back of proposals for more cuts to terms and conditions

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Sandwell leisure staff strike again over ‘fire and rehire’ tactics

Leisure trust that is set to run the aquatic centre for next year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham is targeting staff while having millions in the bank

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

For King and Another Country

Date
28 October 2021 6:00pm–7:30pm
Location
Online - Via Teams

The author of ‘for King and Another country will talk about her book

Event on the UNISON West Midlands site.

Family History – An Introduction

Date
21 October 2021 6:30pm–7:30pm
Location
Online - Via Teams

An introduction to the world of genealogy

Event on the UNISON West Midlands site.

Building Our New Normal – Work & Emotional Justice

Date
19 October 2021 6:30pm–7:30pm
Location
Online - Via Teams

Building Our New Normal – Work & Emotional Justice

Event on the UNISON West Midlands site.

UNISON Race Protocol Training

Date
14 October 2021 6:00pm–7:30pm
Location
Online - Via Teams

UNISONS Race Protocol sets out a clear process for dealing with Race discrimination cases, UNISON West Midlands Case Referral Unit Lead and a representative from Thompsons Solicitors will explain the protocol and discuss dealing with discrimination cases.

Event on the UNISON West Midlands site.

Black in UK Politics

Date
12 October 2021 6:30pm–8:00pm
Location
Online - Via Teams

A Panel will discuss being Black in UK Politics and explore how to improve representation.

Event on the UNISON West Midlands site.

Curry: The Story of the Nation’s Favourite Dish

Date
7 October 2021 6:30pm–7:30pm
Location
Online - Via Teams

Shrabani Basu will be talking about her book and telling the story of Curry

Event on the UNISON West Midlands site.