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NEC Elections – Your Branch Nominations
The elections of UNISON’s ruling body, the National Executive Council, are due to begin on 21 April. All members will receive a voting paper through the post with papers on candidates for numerous positions. Sandwell General Branch has nominated the following candidates for the following seats on this body that oversees the running of our …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/nec-elections-your-branch-nominations/
Branch Wins Communications Award 2024
Sandwell General Branch again won the West Midlands UNISON Communications award for 2024 after also winning it in 2023. UNISON President Steve North is pictured on the right.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/branch-wins-communications-award-2024/
NJC 2025/26 Pay Claim Submitted
Our claim is for an increase of at least £3,000 on all spinal column points. In addition: • A clear plan to reach a minimum pay rate of £15 an hour • One extra day of annual leave for all staff • A reduction in the working week by two hours, with no loss of …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/njc-2025-26-pay-claim-submitted/
Marking Holocaust Memorial Day
The wreath laid at West Bromwich Remembrance Gardens. “First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist Then they came for the trade unionists And I did not …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/marking-holocaust-memorial-day/
Sandwell UNISON’s AGM Tuesday 25th March
Your union’s Annual General Meeting takes place on Tuesday 25th March. There is a lunchtime meeting at 1pm-2pm at the Chambers in Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. There will be a free buffet available from 12:45pm and the guest speaker will be from Stand Up to Racism. For those that cannot attend lunchtime there will also …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/sandwell-unisons-agm-tuesday-25th-march/
Sandwell’s NJC 2025/26 pay claim consultation results
453 members (91.7%) voted in favour of the proposed flat rate pay claim of £3,000 on all pay points for 2025/26. Just 41 members voted to reject this suggestion. Sandwell’s result has been submitted and the next meeting of UNISON’s NJC committee is on 8th January to discuss the results across England and Wales. In …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/sandwells-njc-2025-26-pay-claim-consultation-results/
Sandwell UNISON Champions 2024
Congratulations to all who work in Registration Services, at the Register Office, the Coroner’s Office, and Bereavement Services. You are UNISON Champions for 2024 because you provide an excellent service to the people of Sandwell and are a fantastic example of a brilliant public service. From the registration of births, deaths, and marriages, Citizenship Ceremonies …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/sandwell-unison-champions-2024/
Sandwell’s Stars in our Schools Winners 2024
Pictured after having tea with the Mayor, Cllr Syeda Khatun, the joint individual winner of Sandwell’s Stars in our Schools was Manjit Rai – Teaching Assistant from King George V Primary School. Joint individual winner pictured below is Robert Homer – Site Manager at Springfield Primary School with the Head. Other winners included the Admin …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/sandwells-stars-in-our-schools-winners-2024/
NJC Pay Votes 2024/25 – Pay Offer Accepted
Sandwell’s votes on whether to take strike action for a better NJC pay offer were as follows:- 86% of UNISON members at Sandwell Children’s Trust voted to take action on a 37% turnout. 95% of UNISON members at Sandwell Leisure Trust voted to take action on a 43% turnout. 75% of UNISON members across Sandwell …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/njc-pay-votes-2024-25/
Stop the Far Right National demonstration Saturday 26 October
TR-2610-poster UNISON, alongside 10 other national trade unions have endorsed this Stand Up To Racism counter-demonstration to the one organised by Tommy Robinson. Trade Unions stand up to the far right for very good reasons. Whenever the far right or fascists take power trade unions face restrictive laws, being banned and activists persecuted, imprisoned or …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/stop-the-far-right-national-demonstration-saturday-26-october/