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Birmingham Council job cuts will result in ‘closure of services’

UNISON reacts angrily to the announcement that a further 6,000 jobs will be cut at Birmingham City Council over the next four years

Article on the UNISON National site.

‘Use your vote’, health members urged

Dave Prentis calls on NHS members in England to use their vote as industrial action ballot opens

Article on the UNISON National site.

A massive show of solidarity

“That is why the strike today is so important and why members need to show their commitment by turning up at the rallies and marches taking place […]

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George Eliot members plan NHS peanuts pay protest

As part of the UNISON NHS Day of Protest members from George Eliot NHS trust and Coventry and Warwickshire health will be handing out pay packets full of peanuts

Article on the UNISON National site.

We need to be strong, we need to be active

The NEC heard updates on the pay consultation taking place in local government and related services, including schools, over the […]

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Unions reluctantly accept PTE pay offer

UNISON and Unite members have reluctantly agreed to accept the passenger transport executive employers

Article on the UNISON National site.

Birmingham University staff win living wage battle

Regional organiser Dawn Sant explains that the union is now working to get the August date changed so that staff don't slip behind the living wage rate just three months later. The union also hopes […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Remember the dead, fight for the living

Many UNISON branches have successfully organised and recruited around local health and safety concerns. Let us […]

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UNISON calls on trust to clarify position

Union calls for clarification and for procurement process to be put on hold as George Eliot Hospital is ‘buddied’ with University Hospitals Birmingham

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UNISON West Midlands launches regional education website

A dynamic way to discover member and activist learning opportunities in your area

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Labour Link ballot notice

Ballots will take place in August and September for two regional seats on the national Labour Link committee in Greater London and West Midlands

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON George Eliot vintage tea party (Friday 28 june 11am): celebrating 65 years of the NHS

   "In the sentiments of the great man and founder, Nye Bevan, we realise that 'The NHS will last as long as there are folk left with the […]

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Unemployment spells misery for thousands in the West Midlands

  "What sort of future can they look forward to?  The Government must change tack and offer them real hope and real […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Government’s ‘broken promise’ leads to loss of 300 NHS jobs in Walsall

Union pledges to work with hospital management to minimise further job losses following £10 million budget cuts

Article on the UNISON National site.

Branches take the opportunity to promote adult learning

The workshops are: welcome to UNISON; internet skills; facing change together; your skills, your future - a chance to think about your personal development and next […]

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