Unions have negotiated better rates for mileage at Sandwell MBC. From 1 January 2023 the mileage rate claimable will increase from 45p per mile to 55p per mile. Subsistence rates for anyone required to work away from home will also increase from the current unrealistic rates to ones that bear some resemblance to reality. They …
December 2022 archive
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Local Service Champions 2022
#ChampionsDay. Congratulations to the Sandwell Enquiry Team for being the first ever winner of UNISON’s local service champions award. Sandwell Enquiry is the front-line service for Adult Social Care, taking all the calls from residents and referring them to the appropriate professional support the resident needs. The work at Enquiry is non-stop and it is …
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Extra Bank Holiday for 2023
The Government has announced an additional bank holiday for the Coronation of the King on Monday 8th May. Below is an extract of a letter that has been sent to each Chief Executive from the National Joint Council “Dear Chief Executive, The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and updated Green Book Part 4.12 …
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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 …
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