UNISON eFocus newsletter


		Now is the time for local government workers to put their cross on the ballot paper and vote yes for industrial action and a better pay deal...

15 October 2007

Celebrate and defend our NHS
General secretary Dave Prentis is urging all members to mobilise support for the 3 November march and rally. "Make sure you come along and bring your friends, family and colleagues for what promises to be a fun day out. But also help us get the message across: As the NHS approaches 60, its core principles must be defended just as loudly as its achievements are celebrated."

THE WEEK

Time for a fair living wage
(12/10/07) UNISON tells Low Pay Commission minimum wage should be £6.75 an hour

UNISON sounds alarm on threat to hospital staff
(12/10/07) Private firm puts staff at risk - and union reveals true extent of workplace violence

"Work with us... we're not going anywhere"
(10/10/07) UNISON calls on universities to ignore union-busting advice

New law will help protect NHS staff
(09/10/07) UNISON welcomes move to crack down on hospital offenders

ORGANISING

Avoiding MSDs and RSI
The most up-to-date figures show that MSDs cost the UK £5.7 billion every year and account for 40% of sickness leave in the NHS alone

Sign them up
Equal pay can be an important recruitment tool for activists

IN UNISON

Local government pay ballot (England, Northern Ireland, Wales)
Branch responses needed to help us monitor the impact of the postal strike

UNISON research project: public service reform
Study of branch experiences will help union flag up quality local services

European week for safety and health at work
If work is a real pain for you or your members, then it's time to lighten the load

Keeping UNISON style
Communicating the union way

2008 diaries
It's not too late to get your order in - and have your diaries personalised with your branch name and details

Peace for all
Join the lobby to call for an end to the Israeli occupation of Gaza

Sleeping in at work
New UNISON factsheet for members required to sleep in

National parliamentary rally for trade union freedom
Turn out on 18 October and show your support for stronger trade unions with the freedom to fight poverty and inequality

Coming events
Including the NHS national demonstration

Training
Activists' training in your region

KEY CAMPAIGNS

Positively Public
Fair Pay
Keep the NHS Working

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