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Womens Conference 2023 Bournmouth
Women's Officer for UNISON Branch highlights the impact of the cost-of-living Crisis at Unison Branch AGM 2023. Anne McVicker, stated in her report that the poorest households, have: ‘fallen into debt with no cushion to cope with the rising prices’ ‘soaring energy...
Goldsmiths UNISON attends HE Conference
At this year’s Higher Education Conference held in Newcastle UNISON’s General Secretary, Christina McAnea, stated in the Conference Agenda Guide: Support staff in universities play a crucial role made especially evident during the return of face-to-face teaching after...
Higher Education pay strikes 2022
UNISON campaigns for decent pay in universities – including a living wage for the lowest paid – as well as an eradication of the gender pay gap and to stop the use of zero hour contracts and the casualisation of work. UNISON is re-balloting members in 51 higher...
Industrial action ends following agreement
Dear UNISON Members, You would have seen the email that went out to staff on Friday 29 July, from Goldsmiths Communications. Since October 2021, both GUCU and UNISON were in dispute with Goldsmiths leading to industrial action taken by UNISON on behalf of our members....
UNISON Branch attends TUC National Demo
On Saturday 18 June, the trade union movement took to the streets to demand action on the cost of living – a new deal for working people, and a pay rise for all workers. Our very own branch secretary, Sheila, was there waving the flag for UNISON! You can find full...
TUC national demonstration
On Saturday 18 June, the trade union movement will be taking to the streets to demand action on the cost of living – a new deal for working people, and a pay rise for all workers. You can find full details at...
UNISON Branch Officer successfully completes the Women’s Training and Networking Day
A huge thank you and well done goes to Rukayat who attended and successfully completed the Women's Training and Networking Day!
Our Health & Safety Officer attends the ExCel Health & Safety Conference
Our new Health & Safety Officer has been at the ExCel Health & Safety Conference - thanks for being there for our members and our UNISON branch Maria!
Martins recognised for his outstanding contribution to the Goldsmiths Community
Martins, our UNISON Security Steward, has been recognised by Goldsmiths for his outstanding contribution to the Goldsmiths Community and is pictured here in the Queens Garden. The UNISON Branch and members congratulate you Martins, well done!!
Update on PSB Negotiations
Dear Members, We are writing to you in order to provide an update on negotiations regarding the professional services blueprint (PSB) restructure between the joint trade unions (UNISON and UCU) and management. Following the closure of VSS scheme at the end of last...
Out of Office template
For members that are on strike action we would recommend using the following template for your personal out of office: Thank you for your email. I am currently taking part in strike action as part of my trade union’s (UNISON) dispute with our employer over planned...
Information on Strike Pay and Industrial Action Hardship Fund
Strike Pay Strike pay is a financial support measure available directly from UNISON. Any member on authorised industrial action is entitled to claim strike pay once the action has taken place. Strike pay is up to £50 per day, recently increased from the previous £25....
Confirmation of Ballot Result / Strike Dates
Dear Members, Confirmation of Ballot Result / Strike Dates Members who have been balloted as a result of being directly affected by Tranche 1 of the PSB proposals should have now received confirmation of the result. If you experience difficulties in accessing this,...
INDUSTRIAL ACTION BALLOT OPEN | VOTE YES TO SAVE JOBS AND PROTECT PAY!
Goldsmiths UNISON is committed to saving jobs and we remain of the view that compulsory redundancies should be taken off the table. We have made repeated collective efforts to remind SMT that, due to the better financial outlook of the organisation and the combined...
Happy Holidays from your branch
Dear members, As we slowly make our way towards the Christmas break we wanted to take a moment to wish you all Happy Holidays. We hope you have a restful break and wish you all the best for 2022. Very best wishes, Your Goldsmiths' UNISON branch [video width="800"...