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Wednesday 28 February 2018
Sunday 25 February 2018
Did you every wonder where UNISON’s colours came from?
Does the colour scheme on the medal look familiar to you? Do you know what it is? Well, it is actually a hunger strike medal from the women’s suffrage movement and represents the colours of the suffragettes. In 1908 the women’s Social and Political UNISON or WSPU adopted the colour scheme of purple, white and green which would distinguish them in the political movement. Emmelin Pethick-Lawrence, editor of the weekly newspaper Votes For Women wrote “Purple as everyone knows is the royal colour, white stands for purity in private and public life and green is the colour of hope and the emblem of spring.”
UNISON lottery
🤑UNISON members: we've relaunched the UNISON lottery, giving you a chance to win up to a grand and help your fellow members at the same time 👍
Saturday 24 February 2018
Health & Safety Spot Light.
Strain on employees at work is seen to be a major cause of mental health issues— a government-commissioned report shows that mental health is costing the UK economy almost £100 billion a year and figures show that around 300,000 people leave jobs due to mental health issues.
If work place stress is causing an issue you can approach your Unison representatives/Health & Safety representative in confidence to see if the issue can be dealt with through a discussion with the employer or to offer support.
If work place stress is causing an issue you can approach your Unison representatives/Health & Safety representative in confidence to see if the issue can be dealt with through a discussion with the employer or to offer support.
Monday 12 February 2018
The RBL needs our help, please share.
Do you know a WW2 veteran who would want to take a free Remembrance tour back to where they served? No database exists of WW2 veterans who are still alive today, so we need your help. If you’re a grandchild, neighbour or carer and know someone who fought in WW2, please tell them about this opportunity and encourage them to sign up! Tours will take place throughout 2018 and veterans will have the chance to their respects at battlefield sites, cemeteries and memorials.
Find out more here: http://ow.ly/OD2m30iahih
Find out more here: http://ow.ly/OD2m30iahih
Saturday 10 February 2018
Friday 9 February 2018
Police campaign encourages young people to Protect Your World
The internet is a fantastic place for young people to learn,
play and socialise but it’s vital that young people are aware of its dangers
and how to stay safe. Identity
fraud, cyberstalking, confidence scams, cyberbullying, romance fraud, hacking,
and distribution of malware are all examples of cyber dangers.
But there are simple ways to reduce the risks. Here are
TVP’s top tips:
· Make
sure you are only connected to people you know on social media networks and
that your settings limit the information you share
· Turn
off the mapping feature on social media and apps, as it shares your exact
whereabouts and routine
· Be
share aware – your email address, postal address, the name of the
school/college you attend and your telephone number are all examples of
personal information that you should keep private
· Always
be cautious of internet chats - when you’re chatting online there’s no
guarantee you are speaking to who you think
· Be
cautious of fake sites when shopping online. If an offer looks too good to be
true, it probably is
· Be
cautious when using public Wi-Fi - never provide personal information to access
it or use sites which are password protected when using it
It’s also vital that parents, carers and responsible adults,
such as youth activity leaders, have the tools and knowledge to help young
people stay safe online.
Social media is a concern for many parents, who can struggle
to keep up-to-date with the networks their children are using, so the NSPCC has
created the Net Aware website (www.net-aware.org.uk). This online guide
demystifies the content, age restrictions and perceived risk levels of over 30
social media and gaming networks, enabling parents to understand what their
children are doing online.
TVP also recommends taking the NSPCC’s TEAM approach:
- Talk
– to your child/children about staying safe online, find out what
sites/social media they are using, what worries them and you about them
being online, the emotional aspects of social media (jealousy, self-esteem
etc)
- Explore
their online world together – the NSPCC has useful tips of how to start
the conversation on their website
- Agree
rules about what is ok and not
- Manage
parental controls on all your family’s devices – free helpline available (0808 800 5002)
- Repeat
– make it part of everyday life
If you fall victim to cyber crime or experience an attempted
scam report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit
www.actionfraud.police.uk.
For more information and advice visit www.thamesvalley.police.uk/pyw.
*Ofcom Children
and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report, November 2017
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