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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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All the latest news from your Branch and beyond11th Hour Update on Vaccine Mandate in Care Homes
From November 2021 there will be a new legal requirement for staff working in care home settings in England to demonstrate proof of COVID- 19vaccination. In addition to care home workers, other groups of UNISON members who visit care homes such as social workers and...
Time for Real Change on Climate
Get Set for Green UNISON Lots going on for the branch to support on the issue of Climate Emergency this Autumn This September Green UNISON week will give branches and activists the opportunity to discuss and share the union’s work on green public services and...
Pay offer 3%, N.I. increase 1.25% RPI 3.8% You do the Maths
Things you probably don’t know about the NHS pay award UNISON members may be wondering how to react to the government’s imposed pay award. Here are some facts to help you decide what 3% means for you As UNISON has reported, the Westminster government is imposing a 3%...
Labour Link Elections
An election will be held for regional seats on the union’s Labour Link Committee. South West region: Candidates: Alison Evans and Aileen Mcloughlin Only full members and retired members who pay the Labour Link APF levy are eligible to vote in this election. Members...
Social Work England (SWE) updated fitness to practise referral guidance for employers and for social workers
Social worker members should be aware that their professional regulator Social Work England (SWE) has updated their fitness to practice referral guidance for employers and social workers. A UNISON/SWE webinar to brief members on how to respond to a fitness to practise...
Councils across the country face a £3bn funding black hole next year
Councils in England, Wales and Scotland are grappling with huge budget deficits totalling £3.09bn for the next financial year*, according to research published by UNISON today (Wednesday). The record shortfall in 2022/23 will lead to huge service and staff cuts at...