The new fund will help branches that need additional support for local organising challenges
branch resources review
Imagine Black Friday and Christmas have arrived together for UNISON branches, with a very special offer for those signing up to the CaseWeb system
The fruits of the branch resource review will include a new funding scheme for branches, enhanced bargaining support and easier access to resources
Proposals have the potential to be ‘transformational’ for branches, activists and the union
A series of online Q&A sessions on the future of branches in UNISON is part of the union’s branch resources review
What is the branch resources review and why is it a good thing?
The branch resources review makes a series of proposals for more practical support for local branches including improved funding formula and a new branch support and organising fund
The package of draft proposals will be presented to the union’s national delegate conference for final approval
Following the results of the union’s branch survey, the working group is now developing a list of proposals to help branches
Survey reveals that branches particularly need more time and more reps to help and share the load
The review is making ‘good progress’ with a branch survey and in-depth research
Over 350 branches have already taken part, with 17 to be approached for in-depth interviews
The review group, made up of 24 senior UNISON members, met for the third time on 6 February
Providing all branches with effective support and resources is UNISON’s ‘key priority’