The TUC National Inspection Day falls on the Wednesday of each European Health and Safety Week. This year UNISON is encouraging safety reps to specifically consider inspections focusing on whether the workplace is healthy for all ages. With the working population ageing and apprenticeship schemes being introduced as an alternative to schooling, this focus is […]
Proud Sponsers of the West Midlands Regional Awards 2017 We all like a treat over the festive season, so how about this one from Lookers Vauxhall? Our Free Fuel event gives you the opportunity to purchase a new Vauxhall car and receive a £500 Visa gift card, completely free. And here’s the twist – you […]
On Monday 27th November activists and officials from UNISON West Midlands met Andy Haldane, the Bank of England’s Chief Economist. Mr Haldane is a member of the Monetary Policy Committee that sets interest rates. This visit was part of a UK wide tour by Mr Haldane designed to improve communications between the Bank of England […]
UNISON’s petition calling on the government to scrap the public sector pay cap and give NHS, council, police and schools staff a decent pay rise will be debated today (Monday) in Parliament. Ahead of the debate, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis has written to the Prime Minister to ask her why the Budget failed to […]
Every month UNISON wins thousands of pounds for our members who are injured at work or at home through no fault of their own. Unlike no-win no-fee lawyers the union does not charge for this service and all the compensation goes to the member. In October this year we won over £96,000 for our members
In his years working with UNISON member learning at Birmingham City branch, Donald McCombie has organised a huge range of creative activities. In this blog he talks about that. I have always believed that within the membership of UNISON there lies a vast wealth of creativity. Mostly people are just lacking the opportunity to use […]
‘At first it was gut instinct,’ says Julie Robinson, who challenged an error in how term-time staff at West Midlands sixth form college were being paid
Members in UNISON and Unite had voted 100% to take industrial action before council regraded them
Bringing the 111 and 999 services together should lead to “real improvements” for both patients and staff
August, usually a time of lazy days and holidays, the silly season and not much happening… but these are strange times and at UNISON, we’re always busy
A homeless hostel team leader talks about how the coronavirus pandemic has made her and her colleagues’ jobs harder than ever
Meeting of the West Midlands Regional Black Members Self Organised Group. Member within the West Midlands Who Identifies as Black is welcome to attend. More information Please contact Maddie – m.price@unison.co.uk Outcome
The regional Black Members Self Organised Group, in conjunction with Communities Inc has organised Hate Crime Awareness Training. The aim of this session is to: Provide a better understanding of hate crime Examine why it is important to report incidents Provide information on how to report An overview of statistics and trends More information PLACES […]
The regional Black Members Self Organised Group, in conjunction with Communities Inc has organised Bystander intervention Training. The aim of this session is to: Explore why people don’t intervene Examine Case studies provide suggested interventions An overview of building the ally muscle More information PLACES ARE LIMITED to book please contact s.holder@unison.co.uk Outcome
West Midlands trust criticised for reimposing parking charges that were meant to be free during the pandemic
