The Branch Committee voted unanimously to show solidarity with the victims of the war in Ukraine, calling upon the Government to do more to support refugees fleeing the death and destruction. It also agreed to support anti-war protests in Russia, Ukraine and in the UK too, as well as donate £500 to the Disasters Emergency …
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2022 Pay Claim Ballot at SLT Begins
Sandwell Leisure Trust are refusing to make any offer in response to the Joint Trade Union 2022 pay claim of 10% or a return to national NJC pay. This is despite Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) still having £2.4million in reserves. They are citing the ending of their contract to run the 9 Sandwell Council owned …
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March Against Racism Saturday 19 March
Sandwell General Branch has backed the demonstration called by Stand Up to Racism. Should any UNISON members from the Branch wish to attend please contact the Branch Office.
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NJC Pay 2021 Offer Settled
The NJC Committee met 22nd February, to consider a timetable for moving to settle NJC pay 2021 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Committee noted the concerns of members who want to receive the pay award as soon as possible, while also noting that some of Unite’s industrial action ballots remain open (the majority …
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Sandwell UNISON AGM 3rd March to be held in person
The Annual General Meeting for Sandwell General UNISON Branch will be held in person in the Council Chamber at Sandwell Council House from 5:45pm. Unfortunately, due to COVID measures we are unable to provide the usual buffet and refreshments. However, if quorate, we will hold our prize draw for attendees where the lucky winners receive:- …
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Strike and Rally for SLT Staff Thursday 24 February
A UNISON rally will be held on the same day members at Sandwell Leisure Trust take to the picket lines for a sixth day of industrial action. The rally will take place on Thursday 24 February at 12.45pm outside Sandwell Council House in Oldbury. UNISON has been in dispute at Sandwell Leisure Trust for over …
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Despite News on Sandwell Leisure Trust, UNISON action continues
UNISON welcomes the decision by Sandwell Council not to renew a contract with an organisation that uses fire and rehire practices on its staff to remove them from national pay, terms and conditions. UNISON is pleased that the Labour Council has applied Labour values of being against fire and rehire. However, our members are yet …
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NJC Pay 2021 Update
We have received a number of enquiries asking for an update on the NJC local government pay dispute for 2021, and when the dispute is likely to be settled. As you will know from letters sent to your home address, our recent industrial action ballot in England and Wales produced a 70% ‘yes’ vote for …
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Sandwell Strike Receives Support
The strike on 28 January at Sandwell Leisure Trust over fire and rehire received widespread support. UNISON members at Portway Lifestyle Centre and Tipton Leisure Centre were on the picket line. John Spellar – Labour MP for Warley turned up to show his support at Portway. So too did Labour Councillors Bob Piper, Caroline Owen …
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Sandwell Leisure Trust UNISON members take further strike action in row over contracts
Sandwell Leisure Trust employees to take further strike action in row over contracts, says UNISON Workers at Portway Lifestyle Centre and Tipton Leisure Centre are to take a further day of strike action on Friday (28 January), in what has become the longest running industrial dispute in Sandwell’s history, says UNISON. Staff represented by the union …
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