November 2016 archive

Overwhelming Vote for Strike Ballot against being privatised into a Children’s Trust

UNISON members in Children’s Services have given a huge mandate for a formal strike ballot against being privatised into a Children’s Trust. 97% of UNISON members voted for a strike ballot on a strong turnout. Our sister trade unions also balloted for strike action against being TUPE transferred into a Trust with the GMB receiving …

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UNISON activist runs half marathon for charity

Sandwell UNISON steward Amie Merry ran the streets of Birmingham for 13 miles in a UNISON t shirt to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Congratulations to Amie and her friend who raised over £500.

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Sandwell at Demo Against Library Cuts

Sandwell UNISON’s banner toured the streets of London on Saturday 5 November as more than 1,000 marched against cuts to libraries and museums. The attached pictures are from the assembly point at the British Library and the rally point at the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square.

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