A local government union has called another one-day strike across Scotland in pursuit of its pay claim. Sign Up. UNISON’s national schools committee has today released a statement in response to the UK government’s announcements of mass testing in secondary schools in England next month, with some of those schools expected to move to online learning from 4 January as classroom returns are staggered to allow the testing regime to be set up. Unison has joined the Royal College of Nursing and the Society of Radiographers in backing the offer of 8% over three years. The Unison union has urged Nottinghamshire police managers to return to the negotiating table to resolve strikes. Related Pages. BBC News - Coronavirus: Concern over 'increasing ... Log In. Dave Prentis beat off two challengers to remain as the General Secretary of Unison for another five years. Ministers said the 8% deal was fair and they were not willing to renegotiate. Accessibility Help. The union has written to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to underline the increased risks to staff, urging the body to update their advice. See more of Mater hospital Unison branch on Facebook. Thousands of NHS workers, including nurses, midwives and ambulance staff, are taking part in a four-hour strike, in a row over pay. UNISON is sponsoring two of the awards – operational services support worker of the year and apprentice of the year. Dave Prentis, 50, currently Unison's deputy general secretary, was chosen by union members to take over at the top when current leader Rodney Bickerstaffe stands down at the end of the year. Northern Ireland - Sunday World. Email or Phone: Password: Forgot account? Create New Account. See more of Mater hospital Unison branch on Facebook. But several smaller unions, including the Royal College of Midwives and Unite, have rejected the offer saying it amounts to a pay cut. BBC News . Press alt + / to open this menu. BBC News | Scotland: Page last updated at 15:45 GMT, Friday, 5 September 2008 16:45 UK. Not Now. Jump to. Unison Royal & Muckamore Branch. The leader of Britain's biggest union, Unison, has been re-elected after polling 75% of the votes. UNISON urges government to stop meter readings. Mr Prentis received 184,769 votes. BBC News - Coronavirus: Asymptomatic cases detected in London NHS staff. UNISON. UNISON’s Debtline service is available free to all members to help. Gwalia, which won the contract, said it was committed to a quality service. UNISON calls on Environment Agency to strengthen its health and safety measures Unions seek urgent review of risk assessments to tackle new COVID-19 variant Posted in … Office and call centre staff working for British Gas have this week voted overwhelmingly to accept a series of revised proposals, negotiated by UNISON, affecting their pay, working hours and leave. Home ... A new statement issued on social media, from the union's regional secretary Patricia McKeown, ... Unison has not objected to assistance from military personnel." "Link to BBC … BBC NEWS | Scotland: Council Strike - Union v CoSLA video Unison's David Prentis and Michael Cook from local government umbrella organisation Cosla give their views on the strike action. UNISON. Carmen Bezzina, UNISON Cymru Wales lead officer for mental health UNISON last week met with Wales’ mental health minister, Eluned Morgan, to press the case for urgent and comprehensive mental support for any public service worker in need. DfE stats reveal high level of COVID infections among school staff. About 100,000 Unison members will walk out on Wednesday 24 September. The singing happened as Brexit withdrawal agreement was being ratified. UNISON’s Debtline can help you access a debt relief order, individual voluntary agreement or bankruptcy. menu. Wednesday, 24 September 2008. Organization. Log In. Simply call UNISON Debtline on freephone 0800 389 3302. You’ll have an initial chat with one of our trained advisors to get a true reflection of your circumstances. This is in order to keep staff safe. BBC News - Protest over public sector cuts: Thousands of union members have joined a demonstration in Glasgow against public service cuts. In the ballot, 86% of the office-based staff voted to accept the measures. UNISON. or. Scotland's biggest and liveliest trade union, representing members delivering public and related services. Create New Account. But it said up to nine mental health specialists' jobs were now threatened. Facebook. The new leader of the UK's biggest trade union has pledged to put more pressure on the government to increase the national minimum wage. Unison, the public services union, has held a march and rally in the city's west end to urge Scots to defend their services as the general election looms. Catch Christina McAnea on BBC Woman's Hour from 10am this morning (also available later catch up). UNISON urges government to stop meter readings Non-essential activity should be stopped immediately to cut the risk of staff contracting and spreading COVID-19 UNISON represents many of the UK’s meter readers, who work in people’s homes and the union is deeply concerned that this activity is continuing during the current heightened phase of coronavirus infection in the UK. Council workers were sent ballot papers by Unison, Unite and GMB unions seeking their view of Cosla's pay deal of 3% for 2008 and 2.5% for 2009. BBC News - Protest over public sector cuts: Thousands of union members have joined a demonstration in Glasgow against public service cuts.