Want to contribute to research in Oxford?

 

Want to contribute to research in Oxford, and understand if you are currently infected with coronavirus?

If you have experienced symptoms of coronavirus within the past seven days then you are eligible to take part in a new research study.

Click HERE  for more info

Supporting members in the uncertain times ahead

 

We are pleased to announce a new 'Time for Change' webinar series aimed at supporting members in the uncertain times ahead. 

There are eight webinars in the series and each one will be focusing on key skills that could help our members through Covid-19 and beyond. As a union, UNISON are committed to helping our members in the workplace and will be fighting for job security and better working conditions in all workplaces. 

• Redundancy support and information | Thursday 2 September | Watch here
• Moving On: The introduction to finding a new job | Thursday 17 September 
• How to write a successful CV and covering letter | Thursday 1 October 
• Interviews | Thursday 15 October
• Understanding debt, borrowing and budgeting | Thursday 29 October | 13:00 - 14:00 
• Facing change and managing stress | Thursday 12 November | 13:00 - 14:00 
• Digital skills | Thursday 26 November | 13:00 - 14:00 
• Power to be You | Thursday 3 December | 13:00 - 14:00 

To find out more information about all of these webinars, please look at our new course programme. Please circulate the above webinar information with your branch. 

If you would like to apply for any of these webinars, please email membereducationse@unison.co.uk with your membership number. 

Best wishes

Abbey Dunn
Regional Learning and Development Organiser | UNISON South East 

Do it for your grandparents

 

Your Covid Recovery.

If you’ve had coronavirus, you may still be experiencing some symptoms. Find out how the new Your Covid Recovery website can help click HERE for help and advise from the NHS.

UNISON Face Coverings

Today Oxford City Branch of UNISON has started rolling our face masks to our members who are having to go out every day delivering essential key services. 

Made from a polyester spandex stretch material our tests have found that their flexibility is helping our members stay safe when delivering their key services.

If you would like one please talk to your local steward or email office@oxfordcityunison.com 

Your see our stewards have been testing out there flexibility 

 

Is COVID-19 affecting Deaf workers

UNISON activists Iain Scott-Burdon and Gill Jeffery look at how the pandemic is affecting Deaf workers in their blog. Read it here or watch the signed version below.

We all need to do our bit