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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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,...

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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"...

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