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Charter for Apprentices
Sandwell Council has agreed to a charter for Apprentices that was initiated by UNISON. The Charter brings improvements to the treatment of Apprentices, which includes ringfencing for vacant jobs at the end of the apprenticeship and access to parental/maternity leave. Tony Barnsley, who signed the charter on behalf of the joint trade unions at the …
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Unanimous support to CSA’s fight for grade justice
Sandwell’s AGM gave a unanimous vote in support of the industrial action ballot by Customer Service Assistants working in the Locals. The ballot for action short of strike action, i.e. a work to rule, will be progressed together with Unite the Union, so that CSA’s can fight for the grade they deserve. A meeting of …
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School Members Ballot
UNISON’s 250,000 school members (alongside the Teacher trade unions) are set to receive a consultative ballot against the impact of the cuts in our schools. UNISON knows that the cuts have hit you with job losses and extra work. The UNISON consultative ballot opened on 22 January and will be undertaken by email – giving …
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2019 Pay Deal Agreed with Sandwell Council
April 2019 will see the implementation of the new nationally agreed pay award for Sandwell Council employees (including schools maintained by Sandwell MBC). UNISON has been negotiating with Sandwell Council over how the new proposals can be implemented at local level to ensure fairness and equality. During the negotiations UNISON raised concern about the number …
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A Thank You to UNISON
Sandwell UNISON has sponsored a potential future medal winner who is the son of a Branch steward. Ben was selected to represent GB after a series of selection races held back in March 2018. He managed to secure places on the GB team in both his K1 and his C1. Ben paddled both boats in Ivrea …
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Your Branch Wins Regional Award
Sandwell General Branch won the West Midlands Regional Award for recruitment innovation with our Branches initiative to recruit apprentices. Over 30 apprentices have been recruited so far. The offer from the Branch, outlined at the top of the website, remains open. We urge all apprentices in Sandwell working for Sandwell Council to join UNISON. We …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/your-branch-wins-regional-award/
Stars in Our Schools Winners’ 2018
The Winners of the Sandwell UNISON Stars in our Schools Award for 2018 are Neil Matthews and Charlie McAllister from George Salter Academy. Their nomination from a colleague read, “Charlie and Neil are fantastic support staff. Helpful and friendly in carrying out all tasks, big or small. All schools need efficient site staff and George …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/stars-in-our-schools-winners-2018/
Sandwell UNISON on the march for libraries
Sandwell UNISON activist, Shazziah Rock, spoke at the national demonstration in support of libraries, museums and culture on Saturday 3 November. Pictured in the Guardian newspaper website on Monday 5 November, Shazziah, placed Sandwell UNISON firmly at the front of the action.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/sandwell-unison-on-the-march-for-libraries/
UNISON members survey at Sandwell Children’s Trust
During the summer, UNISON conducted a survey of members working at Sandwell Children’s Trust after numerous members had raised concerns around workloads, stress levels, oppressive management and ultimately the service provided to Sandwell’s vulnerable children. A third of our members responded. Despite the Trust launching in April the results show serious issues remain to be …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/unison-members-survey-at-sandwell-childrens-trust/