UNISON the public service union

Union voices

We talk to those on the frontline and discover some key lessons all activists can learn from

With your union behind you

(21/04/08) Roger Bunney found out that, when you’re in legal need, UNISON can be there for you (InFocus, May 2008)

Training that fits the course ahead

(22/02/08) London Ambulance branch education officer Mark Belkin has developed a novel way of preparing new reps for what lies ahead

There's power in the union

(22/02/08) For two migrant workers who joined UNISON, it showed just how important a union is

Blackpool reps tower over the local learning scene

(21/12/07) UNISON learning reps in Blackpool picked up a number of awards at a recent council ceremony - a tremendous compliment to the union

Learning the trade union way

(03/09/07) Learning can change the lives of trade unionists – and even bring people into the union as activists

Recognition for a park life

(03/09/07) Happy residents, recycled materials and schemes to stop anti-social behaviour - all in a day's work for one UNISON member

Welsh police branches find some arresting recruitment schemes

(3/08/07) It's no secret that recruitment is vital, but sometimes it can feel as though boosting membership is a well-kept secret

Spreading the union learning bug in Blackpool and Manchester

(25/05/07) Union learning reps play a vital and rewarding role in UNISON, as two reps in the North West know

Learning how to build a branch

(23/02/07) Barnet branch in north London wanted to offer more learning opportunities to members. They didn't realise what it would lead to

A lot more than just typists ...

(24/11/06) NHS Together isn't just about marches and lobbies, as UNISON Waltham Forest chair Charlotte Monro found out.

A tool for defending disabled staff

(24/11/06) The Disability Discrimination Act can be a powerful tool to defend members and challenge discrimination, as Greater Manchester PTE branch secretary Tony Wilson explains.

Talking out the rubbish

(27/10/06) Convenor Clifton McGibbon has found a number of ways to escalate recruitment at the Kingsmead depot of Serco. (InFocus, November)

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