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stewards required

Stewards Required!

Without stewards there would be no one there to act as the link between members and the union and to organise and support people in the workplace.

What rights do you get as a steward?

In workplaces where UNISON is recognised by the employer stewards have rights to time off for training and to carry out their work. This includes:

·         Meetings with members and management

·         Preparation and research

·         Keeping members informed

You will be entitled to training and mentoring.

All new stewards are encouraged to take advantage of the courses unison offers. There are a wide range of courses many of which are provided on a local level.

Support and advice are readily available.

Colleagues, workplace contacts and more experienced stewards, health and safety reps and branch officers will all help you. Most branches will make sure that reps have details of local union officers who can give prompt advice and guidance. Your regional organiser, regional education officer, women's officer and branch support teams are based in the regional office and can be approached for assistance through your branch secretary.

Contact office@oxfordcityunison.com or speak to your local steward for more information

Stewards are the backbone

of UNISON.

2017 AGM

Oxford City Branch

Annual General Meeting

17th February 2017

3:00 pm in the Assembly Room

Guest speakers include Dave Prentis and Maggie Ferncombe from UNISON

               Followed by Refreshments

At the AGM, branch members do the following:

• Ratify the election of Branch Officers

• Ratify the election of stewards

• Elect delegates to UNISON’s National and Local Government conferences

• Vote on motions

Please let your line manager know as soon as possible if you wish to attend the AGM.  You are entitled to paid time off to attend the AGM (up to one hour) and reasonable time off for travel to and from the meeting.

If you would like to stand as a steward for your area, or would like more information, please e-mail office@oxfordcityunison.com

Your voice will make a difference