UNISON the public service union

Organising tips

You are not alone! Activists need help and support

Why we need to build a successful strike

(30/06/08) Striking isn’t easy for our members, but a good turnout can make the sacrifice worthwhile

An opportunity to organise

(28/05/08) UNISON plans a revolution in organising – and it involves 60 new opportunities to work for your fellow union members

A helping hand

(23/11/07) UNISON Welfare is the ace up a recruiter's sleeve

Connecting members

Simple steps to setting up an email address

Equal pay: sign them up

(15/10/07) Equal pay can be an important recruitment tool for activists

Electric avenue: how electronic communications can empower members

(03/09/07) In 1995, UNISON became the first union in the world to set up a website. Twelve years on, unison.org.uk is bigger and better than ever before.

Heading back to the classroom?

(02/07/2007) There are a range of educational opportunities available for UNISON members

On line and informed

(27/10/06) Following the Barnardo's 'virtual branch', UNISON CSCI reps have set up a website to keep members informed and organised. (InFocus, November)

A friend indeed…

(1/10/06) An 'honest broker' like the Association of Public Service Excellence can make a difference in negotiations on outsourcing (InFocus, October)

Start the week

(1/10/06) October is a key month for health and safety (InFocus, October)

Organising for Equality is a new resource for branches and branch self-organised groups. A free booklet giving advice to branches on recruiting members, the role of equality officers and two-way accountability.

Recruitment … the challenge

(26/5/06) The union faces a new challenge – recruiting for strength and influence (InFocus, June)

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