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We have over 5,000 members in Plymouth in UNISON, with Branch Officers, Stewards and Health & Safety Reps located throughout the city you have a strong local Branch support network ready to help you wherever and whenever you need us.
Members in Plymouth in UNISON are people working in the public services, or for private contractors providing public services. They include staff working full or part time in local authorities, the NHS, colleges and schools and the voluntary sector. Employers include: Plymouth City Council, Livewell Southwest, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and City College Plymouth. We negotiate on behalf of our members for better pay and conditions, help individuals in trouble and campaign for a safer, fairer society.
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TUC Courses – 2022-2023 – City of Bristol College September to December 2022 Green Reps (Virtual) 6, 7 and 15 September (3 days) Diploma in Employment Law...
Initial Thoughts on the Independent Review of Children Social Care.
The final national Independent Review of Children Social Care (also known as the Josh MacAlister Report) is now completed. https://childrenssocialcare.independent-review.uk/final-report/ The report highlights how ‘‘despite the hard work of many thousands of dedicated...
Government announce £1,400 pay increase for NHS
The government has announced a £1,400 pay award for NHS staff. This announcement is over 3 months late and falls far short of inflation. That makes it another real-terms pay cut. We can confirm UNISON will run a consultation of all members in the NHS - so you can...
Local Government Service Group Conference
Local Government Conference offered some welcome harmony prior to NDC with no motions opposed by the SGE or even from the floor. Most of the important issues were covered including covid and long covid (It needs to be seen as an occupational disease) and the vaccine...
Report from NDC
Hi all just thought we would give everyone a brief overview on what Karen Owens, Kevin Treweeks and Kate Lattimore were doing last week, and the things that were discussed in Unisons National Delegate Conference . Can we just say we were not sunning ourselves on the...
In Person Training for New Reps
Organising Steward TAUNTON 12, 19, 26 September, 3 & 10 October 30 hours over 5 weeks 9.30am-4.30pm In order to complete the course, you must be able to attend all 5 sessions Taunton Stewards Booking Form Or EXETER 15, 22, 29 September, 6 & 13 October 30...