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Stars in Our Schools Winners
Stars in Our Schools is when UNISON, the public service union, recognises the hard work, dedication and valued contribution all support staff make to our schools in Sandwell. This year Sandwell UNISON selected an overall individual winner and a team winner. Pictured is Pam Mall from Burnt Tree Primary School being given her award by …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/stars-in-our-schools-winners/
Branch Wins Awards
The victory over fire and rehire at Sandwell Leisure Trust was recognised at both the UNISON West Midlands Awards and Midlands TUC awards. The Branch was given awards for campaigning. Tributes were given to UNISON members who kept fighting for 20 long months and thanks given to all those that showed solidarity and support.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/branch-wins-awards/
UNISON’s Energy Support Grant Open
UNISON Welfare’s Energy Support Fund open to support UNISON members. The Energy Support Fund is a one-off, non-repayable grant of £200. Please be advised that the fund will close once the first 4000 applications have been received. To be eligible for this phase of the fund, members must meet the following criteria: Must have 4 weeks of …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/unisons-energy-support-grant-open/
NJC Pay Award for 2022/23 Agreed
On 1st November the pay offer for 2022 was finally agreed, with NJC employers urged to pay as soon as possible, including the back pay element from 1 April. The headlines of the offer were £1,925 on all pay points (based on full-time working) and an additional day’s leave from 1 April 2023. The application …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/njc-pay-award-for-2022-23-agreed/
Celebrate a Public Service Champion 7 December
For the first time UNISON will be giving an award to a public service champion in Sandwell. If you know a colleague that provides an excellent service, going above and beyond, then UNISON wants to hear about it and publicise the vital services we provide to the public of Sandwell. To nominate a colleague, please …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/celebrate-a-public-service-champion-7-december/
Black History Month in UNISON
Black History Month Events The West Midlands Regional Black Members Group have announced that tickets for this year’s Black History Month events are now available. The tickets are FREE and it is easy to register, so go ahead and register for your places now by clicking on the below link. Find our events > Black Members …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/black-history-month-in-unison/
Sandwell UNISON protesting against further public sector cuts to fund tax giveaways for corporate profits and the rich
Members from Sandwell UNISON protested outside the Tory Party Conference on 2nd October. See the short video attached.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/sandwell-unison-protesting-against-further-cuts-to-fund-tax-giveaways-to-the-rich/
Sandwell’s NJC Ballot Results
Thanks to every member who took the time to vote in the 2022/23 NJC pay offer consultative ballot. 413 members, (62%), voted to accept the offer of £1,925 on all pay points, plus an additional day’s leave. 251 members, (38%), voted to reject the offer. These votes have been sent off to the Region. The …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/sandwells-njc-ballot-results/
Protest at the Tory Party Conference, Birmingham 2nd October
The new Tory Prime Minister, Liz Truss, is committed to cutting workers’ rights and reducing the size of the state, which means attacking and cutting the public sector even further after 12 years of austerity/deep cuts. Yet at the same time they refuse to place a windfall tax on the energy firms making obscene profits …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/protest-at-the-tory-party-conference-birmingham-2nd-october/
UNISON Objects to Proposed Dramatic Rise in Car Parking Charges
Sandwell Council is currently undertaking a public consultation on substantially increasing the cost of parking across Sandwell, introducing even more costly proposals for West Bromwich. The proposals out for consultation increase annual passes for car parks outside West Bromwich to £400 next year, rising to £600 in 2027 – representing a 150% increase. Even more …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.sandwellunison.co.uk/unison-objects-to-dramatic-rise-in-car-parking-charges/