UNISON documents database

This database is home to most UNISON documents, some produced by the Communications unit (glossy brochures, posters, leaflets), some by service groups (reports, circulars, bulletins) and others from more miscellaneous sources.

The purpose of this database is to provide users with PDF versions of these documents for download. These can be adapted by branches for local use. Many of the documents have alternate online HTML versions for viewing too.

Members and branches should also note that all stock items produced by the Communications unit are available for bulk order via our online catalogue at www.unison.org.uk/catalogue

Finally, please note that all documents on this website are COPYRIGHT UNISON. Any copying of material in the documents, other than that for personal or official UNISON use, is against the law and may result in legal action.

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UNISON twinning with Bangladesh 3 July 2009

Video of recent visit Tower Hamlets UNISON visit to Bangladesh

Pay newsletter 12: 3 July 2009 3 July 2009

NJC pay 2009 Update. Branches urged to put pressure on local councillors and ask them to demand a speedy response from the LGA. Pay newsletter 12: 3 July 2009

NHS Health and Well-Being Review: UNISON Reponse 3 July 2009

UNISON response to the call for evidence by the NHS Health and Well-Being Review. Acrobat PDF (79850 bytes)

Positively Public Briefing - June 2009 30 June 2009

A million voices for a fairer society; Campaigning for public libraries; Education firm may close; Private health care investigated; PFI waste exposed; Good practice: green hospitals June Positively Public Briefing

UNISON Labour Link News July 2009 29 June 2009

Warwick says Labour Link will respond positively to Gen Sec challenge on relationship with Labour. Linda McAvan MEP on needlestick injuries. Young Labour mayor in Conwy. North East Forum. National Committee Key decisions. Committee slams MP expenses. UNISON Labour Link News July 2009

Latest Schools Newsletter 29 June 2009

(29/06/2009)The latest edition of UNISON in Schools has been published and can be ordered via your branch or by emailing stockorders@unison.co.uk and quoting the Stock No. 2166 School Newsletter

ISA POSTER 29 June 2009

A4 work place poster on ISA Acrobat PDF (140600 bytes)

ISA NEGOTIATING FACTSHEET 29 June 2009

ISA negotiating factsheet for branches Word document (124928 bytes)

UNISON Labour Link National Committee May 2009 29 June 2009

UNISON Labour Link National Committee May 2009 - Key Decisions UNISON Labour Link National Committee May 2009

UNISON Labour Link News June 2009 28 June 2009

Equality Bill - UNISON reaction, Rachel Voller. Neena Gill MEP on Euro elections. James Anthony on NMW improvements. UNISON Polish workers event. UNISON Labour Link News June 2009

July 3 FE protest (England): Form 26 June 2009

Let us know the time and location of your protest and any other events you’re organising for the day. Fill in this email/fax back form. FE form - Word

July 3 FE protest (England): Poster 26 June 2009

Please put this poster up or use to make a placard. July 3 FE protest (England): Poster

Violence - Its Not Part of the Job 24 June 2009

UNISON's guide for tackling violence at work. Violence - Its Not Part of the Job

Procurement Factsheets for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland 23 June 2009

Scotland: Acrobat PDF (152371 bytes) Wales: Acrobat PDF (133583 bytes) Northern Ireland: Acrobat PDF (202179 bytes)

Making equality happen in UNISON branches 23 June 2009

Guide setting out how branches can make sure equality is part of everything they do. Acrobat PDF (2503369 bytes)

Fighting Attacks on Member Pension Rights 23 June 2009

UNISON is committed to fighting attacks on our member’s pension rights. Have a look at the presentation material we provided at the National Delegate Conference on what these threats are and how we can help Fighting Attacks [PowerPoint presentation]

Guide to equality in UNISON 23 June 2009

Overview of UNISON's work for equality in employment, in public services, across society and in our union. Acrobat PDF (1523932 bytes)

HMIC Police Workforce Inspection 2010 : “Working for the Public” (POL/24/2009) 22 June 2009

Information about important HMIC thematic inspection of the police workforce to be carried out in 2010. HMIC Police Workforce Inspection 2010 : “Working for the Public” (POL/24/2009)

PCSO Risk Assessments (POL/25/2009) 22 June 2009

Branches are asked to forward copies of their Force’s PCSO risk assessment(s) to the National Office. PCSO Risk Assessments (POL/25/2009)

Tenure for PCSOs (POL/26/2009) 22 June 2009

Branches are asked to consult their PCSO members on whether PCSOs should be required to serve a specific tenure period prior to becoming eligible to apply for a police officer position. Tenure for PCSOs (POL/26/2009)

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Monitoring (POL/27/2009) 22 June 2009

UNISON’s latest guidance on sexual orientation and gender identity monitoring. Branches are asked to return a brief questionnaire in relation to monitoring in forces. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Monitoring Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Monitoring (POL/27/2009)

Fighting attacks on pension schemes - be prepared 22 June 2009

In the current economic climate in particular all pension schemes are under threat and potentially subject to detrimental changes. Young members particularly are at risk and hence it’s vital you know what your rights are and that UNISON is doing everything it can to try to improve and protect your pension rights. Fighting attacks on pension schemes - be prepared

Probation News Bulletin - January 2009 Edition 22 June 2009

Bulletin Jan 2009 Probation News Bulletin - January 2009 Edition

PSC Car Allowances 2009/10 (POL/22/2009) 22 June 2009

PSC Joint Circular outlining PSC Car Allowances for 2009 -10. PSC Car Allowances 2009/10 (POL/22/2009)

Violence and aggression towards police staff (POL/28/2009) 22 June 2009

Branches are asked to complete the attached questionnaire on personal protective equipment and training for staff on how to deal with violence and aggression. Violence and aggression towards police staff (POL/28/2009)

UNISON Submission to Migration Advisory Committee 22 June 2009

UNISON Submission to Migration Advisory Committee UNISON Submission to Migration Advisory Committee

Publication of PCSO names/ photographs : UNISON advice (POL/23/2009) 22 June 2009

Advice for branches whose PCSO members are concerned over the publication of names/photographs in the press etc. Publication of PCSO names/ photographs : UNISON advice (POL/23/2009)

Domestic violence and the White Ribbon Campaign (POL/29/2009) 22 June 2009

Attached is a copy of UNISON’s model agreement on dealing with domestic violence, together with information on the 2009 White Ribbon Campaign. Domestic violence and the White Ribbon Campaign (POL/29/2009)

Police Advisory Board (England and Wales) : Working Party on Police Force Collaboration 22 June 2009

Details of a PABEW Working Party on force collaboration. UNISON is represented on the Working Party and will be seeking to defend members’ interests as part of the statutory guidance to be issued in the autumn on collaboration. Police Advisory Board (England and Wales) : Working Party on Police Force Collaboration

Summer 2009 Forum News 22 June 2009

Newsletter of Forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality in post school education: UNISON's a founder member. Acrobat PDF (203919 bytes)

Reclaiming the Initiative - putting the public back into PFI 17 June 2009

The report catalogues how ever-growing billions of public money has become locked into financing massively expensive PFI schemes. The Government has committed taxpayers, for a generation to come, to a bill of more than £217bn worth of repayments between now and 2033/34 on just  £64bn of PFI projects. PFI’s reliance on the private sector was supposed to give public building programmes more rigour and strength but, as the union’s latest report - “Putting the Public Back into PFI” – shows, in reality it has exposed them to greater hazards and weaknesses. Public projects have been tainted by private failure Reclaiming the Initiative - putting the public back into PFI

Environment agency - 2009 Pay negotiations employers makes opening offer 17 June 2009

Negotiations on this year’s pay claim began on 12 June when the Agency’s management team met with representatives of the four recognised trade unions – UNISON, UNITE, GMB and PROSPECT. The Agency responded to the TU’s claim (see previous circular BC&EC13.09) by making an offer that fell into three main parts, Pay and Allowances, Standby and Call Out and Disturbance Allowance. I have attached a bulletin that summarises the contents of the offer and explains the position reached by UNISON and the other three TUs. The offer includes the following key elements: • An increase of 1.5% on all pay scale points, grade maxima plus allowances (The Ops Delivery Craft Allowance remained unchanged) • An increase in standby allowances and the introduction of new shift payments to replace the ad-hoc arrangements presently operated locally for extended incidents. (see bulletin for details) • The existing Disturbance Allowances are to be replaced by a one off lump sum payment made at the start of the disturbance period following a change in work location based on 2 years using 12p per mile for lease car users and 19p per mile for casual car users, to cover both additional travel cost and time. The offer was presented as a package and it was made clear that any movement in one area would have a consequential effect somewhere else as the overall size of the ‘pot’ was fixed. As the bulletin makes clear UNISON has informed the Agency that this offer is not acceptable and has urged them to think again with a view to coming back with an improved offer that more closely matches the contents of this year’s claim. Branches are particularly asked to consult members who are involved in the various forms of standby and call out working, including those who generally turn out in response to emergency incidents that sometimes can last for days/weeks. During the negotiations on standby and call out some alternative approaches were explored. The management team proposed that their offer could be framed in two possible formats 1. The Standby rate could be increased to £120 per week but with no entitlement to any call out allowances. OR 2. A lower standby rate (not yet specified), but a call out allowance would be paid when triggered. The trade unions felt that this represented a move in the right direction in that there are two distinct forms of standby; one that generally does not involve call outs and the other that does. However neither option in itself would satisfy every situation. Therefore the TUs proposed that a third option be explored and this would involve a dual approach that would utilise both options 1 and 2 above to be applied to employees dependent on the nature and type of standby worked. Branches are asked to consult members affected by these proposals and to report the outcomes back to me and their NNG reps prior to 7 July 2009. In conclusion I would emphasise that the main reasons why this offer was considered unacceptable are as follows: • Pay and Allowances – The offer of 1.5% is below the latest CPI of 2.3% and falls seriously below the 4% sought by our claim. • Standby and Call Out – The proposed rates are still below what we believe is fair and reasonable and remain significantly less than the rates featured in the pay claim. • No positive offers were made in response to our claims for improved flexible working, paid time off for carers and accumulative leave. • The offer on Disturbance represents a significant worsening of the existing allowances which provide for 2years at the full net difference in costs and a further 2 years at 50% of the difference. For some the offer would represent a 75% reduction in the value of the disturbance allowance. (The Agency made clear that they wanted this offer in place in preparation for the move to a new head office in Bristol.) Negotiations on the claim will resume at the NNG on 7th July and it will be important for every branch to establish its position on the offer prior to this meeting on 7th July. I would urge you to consult members widely on this offer and to get back to me and your NNG reps in good time for 7th July (preferably by the Sector Committee on 25 June). Yours sincerely, Steve Bloomfield Steve Bloomfield Head of Utilities UNISON

Branch Funding Arrangements for 2010 16 June 2009

Branch funding criteria Branch Funding Arrangements for 2010

Branch Funding Arrangements for 2009 15 June 2009

Branch funding criteria Branch Funding Arrangements for 2009

Branch Funding Arrangements for 2008 14 June 2009

Branch funding criteria - Amended June 2008 Branch Funding Arrangements for 2008

Academies leaflet 12 June 2009

UNISON the union for support staff in academies. A5 leaflet. Stock order no: 2755 Order from online catalogue Academies leaflet

Next Generation - issue 16, spring '09 12 June 2009

Happy 10th birthday to the national minimum wage. Next Generation - issue 16, spring '09

Out in UNISON 38 - summer 2009 12 June 2009

Newsletter on LGBT Equality in UNISON with conference news, equality bill briefing, recruitment competition. Acrobat PDF (1427382 bytes)

Academies poster 12 June 2009

UNISON - the union for support staff in academies. A4 poster. Stock order no: 2756 Order from online catalogue Academies poster

Model Procurement Letters for Branches 11 June 2009

A booklet of model letters for branches to use as before and during the procurement process. Acrobat PDF (866342 bytes)

Introduction to Procurement 11 June 2009

This easy to follow “Introduction to Procurement” introduces the broad themes on this issues and signposts the relevant parts of the main guidance. Acrobat PDF (624354 bytes)

LGPS Newsletter: 82 8 June 2009

In this issue: LGPS governance in England and Wales, cost share, sustainability of the scheme, defending the LGPS, and pensions news round-up. LGPS Newsletter: 82

The ISA UNISON Branch Guide 5 June 2009

UNISON Branch Guide to ISA - Booklet. Acrobat PDF (290412 bytes)

Pay newsletter 11: 3 June 2009 3 June 2009

Latest news on local government pay: NJC pay update; and preparing for consulting with members. Pay newsletter 11: 3 June 2009

UNISON in Colleges Newsletter 2 June 2009

(02/06/2009)The latest UNISON in Colleges’;is available. It can be ordered from stockorders@unison.co.uk by quoting the stock reference number of 2518 UNISON in Colleges

Bargaining Update June 2009 2 June 2009

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LGBT equality model statement 1 June 2009

Model statement on sexual orientation and gender identity equality. Word document (303104 bytes)

Next Generation - issue 15, winter '09 1 June 2009

Stepping up the minimum wage campaign Next Generation - issue 15, winter '09

Bargaining for LGB workers rights 1 June 2009

Updated factsheet on lesbian, gay and bisexual workers rights and bargaining agenda for branches. Word document (850944 bytes)

Bargaining for transgender workers rights 1 June 2009

Updated factsheet on transgender workers rights and good practice for employers and UNISON branches. Word document (880128 bytes)

Bargaining For Transgender Workers' Rights 1 June 2009

This factsheet contains information about the rights of transgender people at work and suggests good practice for employers and UNISON branches. It includes information on the law, support for members undergoing gender reassignment and checklists for negotiating and for branches. Word document (880128 bytes)

Bargaining for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Workers Rights 1 June 2009

Word document (850944 bytes)

Workforce monitoring for sexual orientation and gender identity 1 June 2009

Updated factsheet on monitoring of people's sexual orientation or gender identity. Word document (108032 bytes)

Summary report of UNISON delegation 31 May 2009

to southern Africa Working with unions in southern Africa

UNISON PowerPoint Presentation on ‘Transforming Community Services’ 29 May 2009

UNISON PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes to be used for briefing members on the implications of the government's TCS programme. Simply click on the link below and save the presentation to your computer. Acrobat PDF (200192 bytes)

HMIC Inspection of Police Authorities (POL/21/2009) 29 May 2009

This circular introduces the proposed HMIC inspection of police authorities, advises branches on issues to raise in the inspection and asks branches to fax back information to allow UNISON to brief HMIC nationally on the key issues for UNISON in each force in England and Wales. HMIC Inspection of Police Authorities (POL/21/2009)

Protection from False Allegations (POL/20/2009) 29 May 2009

This circular asks branches to provide the Service Group with copies of any local procedures designed to protect police staff from false allegations from the general public. Protection from False Allegations (POL/20/2009)

Policing and Crime Bill: UNISON Briefing (POL/19/2009) 29 May 2009

Attached to this circular is a short UNISON briefing on the Policing and Crime Bill currently going through Parliament. Policing and Crime Bill: UNISON Briefing (POL/19/2009)

LGBT Conference 2009 - bulletin 28 May 2009

The bulletin for UNISON's 2009 Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Conference, containing all the relevant documents and forms. LGBT Conference 2009 - bulletin

Next Generation - issue 14, autumn '08 22 May 2009

Viva Cuba! Next Generation - issue 14, autumn '08

Lone worker alarms 21 May 2009

Guidance on the procurement and availability of lone worker alarms for NHS staff. Word document (375296 bytes)

Latest Edition of Higher Education Newsletter 21 May 2009

(21/05/2009)We have just published the Spring/Summer newsletter. Further copies can be ordered from Communications stockorders@unison.co.uk by quoting stock order number 2479 Higher Education Newsletter Spring

Retired members' conference 2009 - bulletin 21 May 2009

The bulletin for UNISON's 2009 retired members' conference, containing all relevant forms and documents. Retired members' conf 2009 - bulletin (1326844 bytes)

Service Reviews - what you need to know 21 May 2009

This guidance about service reviews is to help members working in PCTs and dealing with the TCS programme. It is based on UNISON’s guide to campaigning and negotiating around procurement – From Commissioning to Contract Evaluation. Acrobat PDF (47612 bytes)

Africa Heart Foundation 20 May 2009

UNISON president Sue Highton's presidential charity has been Africa Heart Foundation project, a charity which funds heart operations for people across Africa Africa Heart Foundation - leaflet

UNISON Labour Link News April 2009 20 May 2009

Dave Prentis welcomes government help for councils on equal pay. Statutory Redundancy Bill. Labour Women's summit. Linda McAvan MEP on Euro elections. Charles Clarke MP meets housing staff. National Committee decisions. What the Tories really think. UNISON Labour Link News April 2009

Nursing Matters April 2009 20 May 2009

UNISON newsletter for nurses, midwives and health visitors April 2009 edition. Acrobat PDF (827117 bytes)

UNISON Labour Link News May 2009 20 May 2009

New rights for workers from Labour. Dave Prentis celebrates 10 years of National Minimum Wage. Wigan members visit Westminster. Glenis Willmott MEP on Euro elections. Tory MEP trashes NHS. UNISON North West women backOxfam campaign. UNISON Labour Link News May 2009

UNISON Labour Link magazine spring 2009 20 May 2009

Dave Prentis on Euro elections. Tory/Lib Dem pension attack. Euro election special.Interview with Harriet Harman. UNISON Labour Link magazine spring 2009

Disabled Members' Conference Bulletin 2009 20 May 2009

The bulletin for UNISON's Disabled Members' Conference 2009 containing all the relevant documents, forms and information. UNISON Disabled Members' Conference 2009 - Bulletin

A Manifesto for Education Libraries 19 May 2009

UNISON will take every opportunity to keep libraries at the heart learning. We have produced a manifesto which we encourage you to order and to distribute both to members and non members in educational settings. This can be ordered via stockorders@unison.co.uk by quoting stock reference number 2777 A Manifesto for Education Libraries

Time for a change 19 May 2009

Findings from the UNISON Local Government Membership Survey 2008, conducted by Incomes Data Services (IDS) on behalf of UNISON. Provides a snapshot of the current membership, focusing on their experiences and perceptions of working life in local government. Time for a change - PDF

Treasury Taskforce Private Finance Policy Statement No.4 19 May 2009

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Migrants' Rights Network 18 May 2009

Working for the rights of all migrants. Irregular migration is not primarily a matter of crossing borders. Most irregular migrants arrive in the UK legally and become irregular later. Migrants' Rights Network

Positively Public Briefing - May 2009 15 May 2009

Budget update; The value of local parks; PFI news; Liverpool-BT deal investigated; NHS workers delivering improvement May briefing 2009

Bargaining for LGB workers rights 15 May 2009

Updated factsheet on lesbian, gay and bisexual workers rights and bargaining agenda for branches. Word document (850944 bytes)

Bargaining for transgender workers rights 15 May 2009

Updated factsheet on transgender workers rights and good practice for employers and UNISON branches. Word document (880128 bytes)

LGBT workforce monitoring advice 15 May 2009

Updated factsheet on monitoring of people's sexual orientation or gender identity. Word document (108032 bytes)

Primary Care News - Spring 2009 15 May 2009

(03/04//09) This edition includes the latest on 'Transforming Community Services' reforms. Acrobat PDF (184897 bytes)

Primary care is changing - leaflet 15 May 2009

Primary Care is changing. Your job, pay & NHS pension may be affected. This useful leaflet includes a UNISON application form. Acrobat PDF (1353874 bytes)

Many faces make life work 14 May 2009

Don't let the BNP break up our public services. Campaign leaflet: 2769 Many faces make life work

Police staff directory—April 2009 12 May 2009

Branch directory of police branches and local government branches with police staff members, including regional officers with responsibility for police staff members. Includes a form for branches to fill in to update their details. Police staff directory—April 2009

Police staff conference and seminar 2009 - bulletin 7 May 2009

The bulletin for UNISON's 2009 Police staff conference and seminar, containing all relevant documents and forms. Police conf and seminar 2009 - bulletin (290900 bytes)

Swine Flu Information Sheet 7 May 2009

Information Sheet providng guidance on Swine Flu - its implications for Human Health, how to prevent infection and responsibilities of the employer Swine Flu Information Sheet

UNISON negotiating strategy and guidance for local UNISON negotiators: Update 6 May 2009

Document outlines UNISON’s strategy to negotiating and offers guidance on the critical issues that must be addressed. It supercedes any previous advice. UNISON negotiating strategy and guidance for local UNISON negotiators: Update

Local Government – Pay Claim Presentation 5 May 2009

The presentation (with notes) lays out the claim, offer, context and supporting arguments over this year’s pay negotiations Pay Claim Presentation - April 2009.ppt

Democratic accountability of sectors 5 May 2009

New structures, new partnerships, new ways of working -- consultation document on proposals on the democratic accountability of sectors Democratic accountability of sectors

TCS info for LINks members 5 May 2009

(05/05/09) This TCS briefing is useful for sharing with the members of your Local Involvement Network. Acrobat PDF (45955 bytes)

Making the Connections, Contract Cleaning and Infection Control 1 May 2009

This report -makes the link between outbreaks of Healthcare Acquired Infections (HCAIs) such as MRSA and C Difficile. It points to evidence both in the UK and abroad that improved hospital cleaning plays a key part in controlling outbreaks of HCAIs Making the Connections, Contract Cleaning and Infection Control

Transforming Community Services: Social enterprises 1 May 2009

UNISON Positively Public has produced a new factsheet on social enterprise to support branches in dealing with the TCS programme. It outlines the impact on staff who are transferred to social enterprises, including risks to pensions and NHS terms and conditions Transforming Community Services:

NMC Guidance on professional conduct for nursing and midwifery students 1 May 2009

UNISON has responded to the NMC Consultation its draft guidance on professional conduct for nursing and midwifery students. Word document (73216 bytes)

Independent Safeguarding Authority Factsheet 30 April 2009

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British Waterways pay claim 2009/10 29 April 2009

The Joint Trade Unions have submitted a pay claim for 2009/10 and will meet BW on 6 May to begin negotiations. UNISON/Unite bulletin Pay and conditions claim

University of Central Lancashire study 27 April 2009

University of Central Lancashire are currently investigating how personal relationships influence health and wellbeing. They are looking for men and women from any background and sexuality to participate in the current study. It takes about 30 mins in total. Cover sheet Questionnaire - Part 1 Questionnaire - Part 2

Bargaining Update April 2009 24 April 2009

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Local government - Pay news bulletin 22-Apr-09 23 April 2009

Update for branches on the meeting of the National Joint Council which took place earlier today. Local government - Pay news bulletin 22-Apr-09

Out In UNISON 37 - Spring 2009 22 April 2009

Newsletter on LGBT Equality in UNISON. This issue includes UNISON Health Conference, Vote against Homophobia, advice on writing motions for the 2009 UNISON LGBT Conference and much much more Acrobat PDF (3406521 bytes)

Time to Train 21 April 2009

This report brings together experiences regarding training from local authorities, schools and support staff and makes recommendations on how to improve access to training.It can be downloaded from this link Time to Train

UNISON NDC exhibition space booking form 16 April 2009

Details about exhibition opportunities at National Delegate Conference are available in a PDF format. Please contact Richard Newton at WPB Events with any queries regarding the exhibition email unison@wpb.co.uk phone 020 7253 1919 UNISON NDC exhibition space booking form

NJC pay leaflet 16 April 2009

NJC local government pay - latest leaflet for members outlining the 0.5% pay offer and asking for views. Pay Claim Speakers Notes NJC pay leaflet

Primary care is changing - leaflet 15 April 2009

Primary Care is changing. Your job, pay & NHS pension may be affected. This useful leaflet includes a UNISON application form. Acrobat PDF (1353874 bytes)

Transforming Community Services: Social enterprises factsheet 15 April 2009

UNISON Positively Public has produced a new factsheet on social enterprise to support branches in dealing with the TCS programme. It outlines the impact on staff who are transferred to social enterprises, including risks to pensions and NHS terms and conditions. TCS Social Enterprises factsheet

Positively Public Briefing - April 2009 14 April 2009

Campaign news: Public services and the Budget; Private homecare scandal; Civil servants wined and dined; Reports: Alternatives to outsourcing April briefing 2009

A million voices for change 9 April 2009

Download UNISON's agenda for a strong economy and a fair society and get involved in our campaign Putting you first

Workers Memorial Day Flyer 3 April 2009

A flyer about IWMD for distribution at or prior to events, etc; highlighting the UNISON campaign, the reason for it, the minute's silence, and with space to refer to local events. Acrobat PDF Version For details of how to order the flyer, see this Health and Safety Bulletin.

Workers Memorial Day Posters 2009 3 April 2009

UNISONs' second poster for 2009 (in purple and highlighting the one minute's silence at 12 noon on the Day. Poster (Purple and includes minute's silence) - Acrobat PDF Version UNISONs' first poster for 2009 (in green and now out of stock - pdf versions for dowload only). Poster (Green) - Acrobat PDF Version Bulletin and Order Form - Acrobat PDF Version

Health and Safety Bulletin (HS/04/09) IWMD, Working Alone, Hazards Conf, and the National Stress Conf. 3 April 2009

This bulletin covers: updates on International Workers Memorial Day (UNISONs' new flyer and revised poster, the ITUC theme, EDMs and your MP, and case studies); the revised Working Alone guide, Hazards Conference 2009 (application and details), and the National Stress Conference 2009 (application and details). Acrobat PDF Version

UNISON - the union for social workers 2 April 2009

Leaflet on the benefits of joining UNISON including application form. UNISON - the union for social workers

Working Alone Guide 1 April 2009

A health and safety guide on lone working for safety representatives 32pp A4 booklet. Working Alone Guide

Disability perspective in LPC submission 1 April 2009

UNISON submission to the Low Pay Commission on the rate of the minimum/living wage for 2010/2011 included a disability perspective. LPC submission (PDF) LPC submission - Word

UNISON's 10-point plan for protecting vulnerable children 1 April 2009

We have been asking our members about the changes they think are needed in social work and based on this UNISON is campaigning for a 10-point plan to improve the way vulnerable children are protected. UNISON's 10-point plan for protecting vulnerable children

Equality Bill - UNISON Response 1 April 2009

UNISON's response to a Select Committee Inquiry into the Equality Bill. Equality bill response (PDF) Equality bill response (word)

Response to ODI Equality Bill and Indirect Discrimination 1 April 2009

UNISON response to the Department for Work and Pensions consultation on the Equality Bill and indirect disability discrimination. ODI Equality bill (PDF) ODI Equality bill - Word

Working Alone 31 March 2009

Working Alone is a newly revised guide on lone working for safety reps and members. The guide has been developed to address health and safety concerns surrounding lone working. It makes it clear what is expected from an employer in terms of reducing the associated risks. The guide also contains a checklist which can be used to assess the steps taken by an employer. Acrobat PDF version

Bargaining Update March 2009 27 March 2009

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Decisions of 2009 National Women’s conference 25 March 2009

Record of decisions voted by members at this year's conference Decisions of 2009 National Women’s conference

Retired Members Newsletter February 2009 etired Members Newsletter February 2009 24 March 2009

etired Members Newsletter February 2009 Acrobat PDF (8175379 bytes) Retired Members Newsletter February 2009

Asbestos - still a risk! 23 March 2009

UNISON's revised guidance on asbestos. Acrobat PDF version.

Labour Link - Regional Annual Report 2008 18 March 2009

(18/03/09)  West Midlands Regional Labour Link Annual Report 2008 includes LP Conference sponsored MPs party conference and officers reports. Labour Link - Regional Annual Report 2008

Voices from the School Kitchen 18 March 2009

(18/03/2009) Voices from the School Kitchen; copies of the report can be ordered from Communications: stock item 2750 via stockorders@unison.co.uk or downloaded from here Voices from the School Kitchen

Higher Education National Pay Claim 17 March 2009

(16/03/2009)Please find attached the national joint pay claim submitted to UCEA on 13 March 2009. JNCHES National Pay Claim

Procurement Guide with Bookmarks 17 March 2009

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Thompsons Personal Injury Law Review Spring 2009 Thompsons Personal Injury Law Review Spring 2009 16 March 2009

Thompsons Personal Injury Law Review Spring 2009 Acrobat PDF (602201 bytes)

Privatisation in Primary Care fact sheet 15 March 2009

This UNISON Positively Public fact sheet looks at the reforms shaping privatisation in GP practices and primary care and the concerns for services and staff. A7071.pdf

Schools Spring Newsletter 12 March 2009

(05/03/2009) The latest UNISON in Schools has been published. This can be downloaded from here or ordered from Communications by quoting the stock reference number 2166 stockorders@unison.co.uk School Newsletter

On Probation - Issue 5 Winter 2009 11 March 2009

Unisons newsletter for members in the probation service On Probation - Issue 5 Winter 2009

TUPE Update March 2009 11 March 2009

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Connexions Model Pay Claim 2009 11 March 2009

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Housing Association Model Pay Claim 2009 11 March 2009

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Community and Voluntary Sector Model Pay Claim 2009 11 March 2009

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Bargaining structures in UNISON Proposals for the future (Updated February 2009) 10 March 2009

Consultation on the proposals to restructure UNISON's service groups and strengthen our bargaining arrangement. Bargaining structures in UNISON Proposals for the future (Updated February 2009)

UNISON Probation news - February 2009 10 March 2009

No compulsory redundancies in probation! UNISON Probation news - February 2009

UNISON Labour Link magazine Winter 2008 10 March 2009

Steve Warwick on Cameron. Dave Prentis on financial crisis. Luton Borough Council, Manchester City Council - Labour and UNISON working together.Gary Titley MEP on Euro elections. Voter registration and postal vote. UNISON Labour Link magazine Winter 2008

UNISON Labour Link News February 2009 10 March 2009

Dave Prentis at Jobs Summit. Heather Wakefield calls for housing rescue. Euro election special: PES manifesto launch and Arlene McCarthy MEP. Feature on Taxpayers Alliance. Scotland Labour Link Forum. UNISON Labour Link News February 2009

UNISON Labour Link News March 2009 10 March 2009

Steve Warwick on beating the BNP. Euro MPs on UK workers. Obama celebrations: East of England and Black members; West Midlands Forum; Prentis attacks Tory councils on social worker shortages. UNISON Labour Link News March 2009

Employment Relations Act 2008 - Dispute Resolution Factsheet 9 March 2009

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Police staff service group response 9 March 2009

Police staff service group response to "Bargaining structures in UNISON: Proposals for the future". Police staff service group response

Coversheet - News from the police staff 9 March 2009

Brief description of any attached circulars and bulletins 11 February 2009. Coversheet - News from the police staff

UNISON Bulletin for Police staff - Profile extra 9 March 2009

January 2009 update edition for Profile extra UNISON Bulletin for Police staff - Profile extra

Role of police authorities as employers questionnaire 9 March 2009

UNISON recently circulated some historical legal advice we received concerning the responsibilities of police authorities as employers. Role of police authorities as employers questionnaire

From Commissioning to Contract Evaluation: UNISON’s guide to campaigning and negotiating around procurement 9 March 2009

This circular informs branches of new UNISON guidance on campaigning and intervening in procurement processes. From Commissioning to Contract Evaluation: UNISON’s guide to campaigning and negotiating around procurement

Police Staff Service Group Executive Annual Report 2008 6 March 2009

This report is a summary of the work carried out by the Police Staff Service Group since the 2007 service group conference. It covers the period November 2007 to August 2008. Police Staff Service Group Executive Annual Report 2008

ACAS awards extra 0.3% 6 March 2009

The 2008/9 NJC pay award will be increased by 0.3%, backdated to 1 April 2008, following yesterday’s welcome award by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS). NJC circularR 3/08 revised 2008/09 Payscale & Allowances 2008/09 Payscale awards ACAS Report and Award of a Board of Arbitration ACAS awards extra 0.3%

LGPS Newsletter 81 4 March 2009

UNISON wins ill-health transitional protection case which calls into question ill-health pension awards. LGPS Newsletter 81

UNISON Colleges Newsletter 4 March 2009

(04/03/2009)The latest ‘UNISON in Colleges’; a newsletter for members in further education and sixth form colleges has been published. UNISON in Colleges Newsletter

Disabled members caucus leaflet 4 March 2009

A voice for you at UNISON's disabled members' conference - details of caucus meetings. Disabled members caucus leaflet

LAOS Guide to courses 3 March 2009

Guide to courses for members and activists LAOS Guide to courses

Safety representatives and safety committees (Brown book) 1 March 2009

This A4 booklet is intended for use in education courses and other training situations to provide UNISON safety reps with comprehensive information about their legal rights and responsibilties. (1.7MB) Safety representatives and safety committees (Brown book)

Water coolers and drinks machines 1 March 2009

Explains the health risks involved and what employers must do to ensure the health and safety of their workers Water coolers and drinks machines Online HTML version

Positively Public Briefing - March 2009 27 February 2009

Campaign news: G20 march, libraries Credit Crunch Update: PFI bail-out? Council pays price of cancelled contract Reports: “insourcing”, cleaning and PCTs March briefing

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