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Tuesday 30 July 2019
local service champions
A huge network of people work together to keep our local communities going. Yet very few of us probably recognise the vital local services that we come into contact with everyday. It’s time to give our local service champions the recognition they deserve.
Friday 26 July 2019
Universal Credit scams
Citizens Advice Oxford and Oxford City Council are warning Oxford residents against Universal Credit scams that could leave them seriously out of pocket.
If someone asks for your personal details and says they can get you a government grant or a cheap loan for a fee, it's a scam - and you could end up on Universal Credit as a result. For more info, see our joint release with
@OxfordCAB:(link: https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1132/citizens_advice_oxford_and_oxford_city_council_say_beware_of_universal_credit_scams)
oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1…
#scamaware
UNISON is proud to be unique among unions in having a dedicated charity, There for You, which supports our members when life gets tough
All UNISON members are eligible for complimentary financial
reviews which can take place at home, over the phone or at work so don't take
the risk without seeking advice from us if you need our help we are just a
click away.
If you are a member and
you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There
for You can offer you support.
To get help and support
just click one of the links below or Check our easy to use benefits calculator
to find out if you could be entitled to claim additional benefits.
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Universal credit and other benefits
General advice
UNISON will never be too big or busy to care and support you when ever you need us all you need to do is ask
There for You give vital assistance to people in need in the form of debt advice, listening and support, financial assistance, breaks and holidays, and personal advice.
Thursday 25 July 2019
The latest attack on local government pension
The latest attack on local government pension rights is the thin end of the wedge. Email your MP now. www.unison.org.uk/defendLGPS
Wednesday 24 July 2019
UNISON equality survey 2019
You could win a holiday by just completing
Win a holiday AND fight for equality by filling out the 2019 equality survey by 26 August. Go to https://unison.org.uk/eqsurvey2019
Friday 19 July 2019
PENSIONS: Defend local government pensions
The Government is currently consulting on plans to allow universities and colleges in England to opt out of offering the local government pension scheme (LGPS) to new non- teaching staff.
The proposal would:
This attack on pension rights is the thin end of the wedge – if these proposals are enacted, the Government won’t stop there. It is vital that we take action.
UNISON has set up a campaign website which explains more about the situation and encourages branches and members to take a range of actions.
Please use the following links:
The proposal would:
- Create a two-tier workforce with new starters offered inferior pensions;
- Disproportionately affect women and the lower paid;
- Threaten the future sustainability of the whole scheme.
This attack on pension rights is the thin end of the wedge – if these proposals are enacted, the Government won’t stop there. It is vital that we take action.
UNISON has set up a campaign website which explains more about the situation and encourages branches and members to take a range of actions.
Please use the following links:
- Find out more about the issue – and share our film Take action
- Email your MP to defend the LGPS
- The consultation closes on 31 July: make your views heard – download template responses via the resources section
- Are you in the LGPS? Respond to the government consultation
Thursday 18 July 2019
Stop Privatisation of Oxford Brookes Catering Staff
Oxford Brookes University is outsourcing its catering staff. From 01 January 2020 over 60 staff will no longer be employed by the university. Workers are worried they will face real reductions to their pay, pensions, terms and conditions. Help support our campaign to keep staff employed by the university by signing our petition.’
We the undersigned call on Oxford Brookes University to revise their current decisions in regard to the provision of catering. In summary we believe that;
1) Catering services should be provided by Oxford Brookes and contracts should in no circumstances be outsourced to a third party.
2) That all staff working in catering should enjoy the same benefits, terms and conditions as other Oxford Brookes staff.
3) Catering staff are a valued and integral part of University life and should be treated with fairness and respect.
4) Catering staff should be properly consulted on their employment and their concerns addressed.
Please sign to show your support to this campaign.
Monday 15 July 2019
National Table Tennis Day on Thursday, 18th July 2019
In celebration of National
Table Tennis Day on Thursday, 18th July 2019, with support partners Oxford City Branch of UNISON,
Oxford Table Tennis League, Oxford Community Table Tennis Club and Ping
Oxford and Oxford City Counci is hosting the
abovementioned event !
Come along and show and / or brush up on your table
tennis skills !
The event is open to all
staff and members of the public alike, with multiple tables, robot challenge,
coaching and
competitions !
Hope to see you on there !
Wednesday 10 July 2019
Thursday 4 July 2019
great read about council estates
When council estates were a dream
By Ashley John-Baptiste
Very interesting Read when you have a spare 5 minutes
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