Petition Ban fire and rehire employment tactics For far too long, the UK has turned a blind eye to the use of fire and rehire in the workplace. This is when an employer fires a current employee, only to bring them back on worse terms and conditions, all in the name of cost cutting. More …
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Labour MP John Spellar backs UNISON dispute at SLT
Labour MP for Warley, John Spellar, has tweeted and written to the Branch with the following statement. ‘Even Boris called “Fire and Rehire” unacceptable. Everyone in Sandwell must be concerned at moves for this at Sandwell Leisure Trust .Support employees taking action to defend national agreements and terms and conditions. Sandwell MBC need to intervene …
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Strike at Sandwell Leisure Trust Friday 30th April
Notice has been submitted to Sandwell Leisure Trust for industrial action by UNISON members. UNISON members working at Sandwell Leisure Trust are taking industrial action on Friday 30th April against their employer for moving away from NJC Pay, terms and conditions. Despite the difficulties during the lockdowns, UNISON members have now voted twice to take …
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International Workers’ Memorial Day 28 April
Click on the video message below 28April2021IWMD On 28 April, International Workers’ Memorial Day, we remember those who have died as a result of accidents, injuries or illnesses caused by work – and promise to fight for the living. The events of the past 12 months make this day more poignant than ever. UNISON members …
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Survey Results from Working during the Pandemic
Thanks to all UNISON members who took the time to respond to our brief survey. You have helped the Branch assess your experiences during the pandemic. The findings are summarised below:- Despite the pandemic running for 12 months now, a quarter of you that continue to work on the frontline reported that you still do …
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UNISON members at SLT give 2nd Vote for Industrial Action
For the second time UNISON members working at Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) have voted for industrial action. On a 63.6% turnout, UNISON members voted 77.6% for action against the ‘fire and re-hire’ from SLT to remove all staff from the national NJC negotiating body on pay, terms and conditions. During the first ballot, most members …
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UN Anti-Racism Day, 20th March
#WORLDAGAINSTRACISM DAY OF ACTION MARCH 1, 2021 STANDUPTORAC CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE #WorldAgainstRacism Fighting Racism, Islamophobia, Antisemitism & Fascism Organised by Stand Up To Racism & The TUC 1PM: #TakeTheKnee wherever you are 1-2PM: Live link with actions around the world 5PM: Major Online Rally Register for Zoom link & further details BLACK LIVES …
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Is there a new Risk Assessment in your school?
New updated Risk Assessments should have been completed for the re-opening of each school. If you haven’t seen one then please ask the appropriate person in your school to see a copy. Attached is a copy of the Joint-union safety checklist. Joint_union_safety_checklist_for_March_2021 If there are any concerns about the updated risk assessment in your school …
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Budget offers nothing for Councils and Carers
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Budget statement today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “The chancellor had much to say on how to revive the economy but strangely silent on public services. Workers and services at the heart of the country’s pandemic will be more concerned with what Rishi Sunak – so keen to stress his honest approach – didn’t announce today. There …
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