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Delays in Accessing your local government pension?
For some time, Sandwell UNISON has been aware that members retiring are waiting unacceptably long times before receiving their local government pension scheme. We have been made aware of some staff waiting 6 months before receiving their pension that they are entitled to immediately! Sandwell UNISON has raised this through our regional structures, including to …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/delays-in-accessing-your-local-government-pension/
Extreme Weather Guidance
Whilst it seems as though its taken awhile for summer weather to arrive in the UK, this year has been the warmest on record across the globe. Climate change is making extreme weather events more common and with extreme heat being a bigger killer than extreme cold, UNISON, together with our sister trade unions, have …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/extreme-weather-guidance/
Sandwell at UNISON Conference
Sandwell General delegates to both UNISON’s national Local Government Conference and National Delegate Conference had an impact. The West Midlands motion for insourcing Children’s Trusts was unanimously passed – please see video below. UNISON also celebrated a record number of local disputes where UNISON had won more money for members and re-committed itself to the …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/sandwell-at-unison-conference/
Serco members reject 3.5%
UNISON members working for Serco in Sandwell have overwhelmingly rejected a 3.5% pay offer by over 90% in a consultative ballot. Unless a better offer is forthcoming from Serco, a formal ballot for industrial action will take place. It would be regrettable for all if industrial action once again hits Sandwell’s Refuse depot.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/serco-members-reject-3-5/
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2024-25 NJC Pay Offer
The employers have finally made an offer for local government and school support staff, due from 1 April 2024. The offer is for £1,290 on all pay points up to pay point 43 and thereafter 2.5%. For the full offer from the employers please see the attached letter. Emps to NJC TUs pay offer 16May24 …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/2024-25-njc-pay-offer/
Vote on Sandwell College Pay Offer 2024/25
UNISON members at Sandwell College are voting on this years pay offer after negotiations with College management, alongside the UCU, concluded. The offer being put out to vote is for a 5% increase on all pay points, plus an increase in mileage from 40p to 50p per mile. These increases are due to commence from …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/vote-on-sandwell-college-pay-offer-2024-25/
Sandwell Shows Solidarity on International Workers’ Day
On 1st May UNISON Officers and activists collected for Medical Aid for Palestinians, the charity recommended by UNISON nationally. From outside the Council House in Oldbury and the Wellman Building we collected £311.96 and was well received. For those who had no cash and want to donate direct this is the link to the website …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/sandwell-shows-solidarity-on-international-workers-day/
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