Monday 14 August 2017

Cyber bullying

What can be "banter" to one person may be upsetting to somebody else. Cyberbullying should be taken just as seriously as any form of workplace bullying.

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Sunday 13 August 2017

Would you like to be more active in your branch?

Would you like to become more active in your Branch? We are currently recruiting stewards and workplace reps!

All that's needed is the desire to help others. All training provided at no cost to you! Our TU recognition agreement assures paid time off for training necessary to fulfil your UNISON role!

if you are interested Click here to email us for an informal chat.


Local government

UNISON represents people employed in all areas of local government.

We make sure the needs and rights of workers in this sector and related public services in our service group are recognised and defended. By working together within UNISON, local government workers can achieve more.
The local government service group brings together members who face similar employment issues. This strengthens our work to improve pay and conditions, campaign to keep jobs and quality public services, ensure workplaces are safe and challenge discrimination.
Being part of a service group also helps us to tailor our services to members and work together effectively and democratically to make sure members’ concerns are heard.
UNISON’s local government service group has been set up to represent the employment needs of our members working in councils and related public services.

Who are our members in the local government service group

The local government service group welcomes members who are employed or contracted by organisations including:
  • councils;
  • schools;
  • further education;
  • the Care Quality Commission;
  • the Food Standards Agency.

Service group benefits

Service groups give UNISON the knowledge of issues specific to our sectors and in turn, service group members have access to union benefits tailored to their job. So if you experience problems your UNISON representatives will be able to help, in part because they know the issues affecting your sector from first-hand experience
When it comes to professional development, the union can tailor our courses to workers in specific sectors so that UNISON members can continue improving their skills.

Issues and achievements

Our local government service group is essential to advancing employment and other issues facing our members at work. For example, we focus on the protection of the future of local government as a publicly funded, free service, by campaigning against the privatisation of local government services.

Service group structure

Members are elected by an annual ballot to UNISON’s local government service group executive who decide on policies and activities. The annual local government service group conference is where decisions on priorities and policies relating to UNISON members are made.

Tuesday 8 August 2017

Reporting Pensions - Spring Edition now available

The Spring Edition of Reporting Pensions is now available containing the latest news and updates on the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Inside this issue:
  •  5 things you might not know about your LGPS
  • Turn the pages to discover more ...
  • What happens to your pension account on 31 March 2017?
  • A step closer to clickable access
  • The state scheme pension
  • Tax and pension saving
  • Ill health retirement – scheme provision
  • Keeping you informed/Results of consultation
  • New contribution rates for members and their employers
  • Pension fund and The Local Board
  • Pension Services – on the move
  • Pru’s news:
  • The latest about the Additional Voluntary Contributions




Click here to read





Monday 7 August 2017

Do you have a NHS dentist?


Get £500 of dental cover with the NHS plan exclusively available to UNISON members and their families. Get money back each time you visit your NHS dentist, meaning no more costly treatment bills. Plus as an exclusive offer, join today and get immediate cover.





Thursday 3 August 2017

Back to School Loans

Apply now and you may have a chance to win one of three exciting cash prizes!
Interest starts at 1% per month and you only pay interest on the outstanding balance! You can even pay your loan off earlier at no extra cost.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Lending is subject to status. This promotion is valid until 31st August (incl). Members must apply and be approved a loan of at least £500 to be eligible. Three winners will be selected randomly on 5th September and will be notified by email. The prizes of £100, £75 & £50 will be paid on the same day (5th September) into members’ bank accounts and will take 3-5 working days to clear.

Monday 31 July 2017

Health and wellbeing

Work can have a positive impact on our health and wellbeing. Healthy and well motivated employees can have an equally positive impact on the productivity and effectiveness of a business.


Responsibility for health and wellbeing at work belongs to both employers and employees. The key factors that can determine whether workers will have a positive or negative relationship with work are:
  • the relationships between line managers and employees
  • whether employees are involved in organisational issues and decisions
  • job design
  • availability and acceptability of flexible working
  • awareness of occupational health issues.
This section includes advice on common issues such as musculoskeletal disorders, mental health, stress and alcohol and drug problems. It doesn't have information about statutory health and safety responsibilities: for more information about this, visit www.hse.gov.uk.

2024 Annual General Meeting

  2024 Annual General Meeting   Thursday 28 March 2024 15:00 till 16:00 St Aldates Tavern, St Aldates or online via Teams   One of the most ...