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Lewisham Together – Diary of events
As well as issues within the workplace we also wanted to keep you all up-to-date with issues within our local community. One such issue is Opposing the far right in Lewisham East by-election, and details of the campaign events, provided and organised by Lewisham...
Food Bank Donations as part of Refugee Week 2018
As part of National Refugee Week 2018, UNISON Goldsmiths is proud to be holding two drop-off points for food bank donations. These donations will go to the local refugee group AFRIL (Actions for Refugees in Lewisham). The planned drop-offs are: 22nd June Caroline...
IDAHOT 2018
https://unisongoldsmiths.org.uk/ Hi all, Today marks IDAHOT (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia) and the UN has released a heart warming video encompassing this year’s theme of “Alliances for Solidarity” recognising that we are stronger...
Support our Cleaners!
JOBS FOR CLEANERS HERE AT GOLDSMITHS ARE UNDER THREAT! ISS is planning to: - Get rid of the night shift, replacing it with a 4-hour evening shift; - Get rid of the weekend morning shift, replacing it with an afternoon shift; - Get rid of the early morning...
Branch AGM ’18
The annual general meeting is the opportunity for all members to come together to discuss the work of the branch and plan for the year ahead. Come along to enter into the prize draw and to hear from our Guest Speaker Vicky Lucioni (our Regional Organiser). Lunch will...
Christmas Social
Hi all! Don’t forget that the Branch will be holding a Christmas get-together at 4pm on Monday 18th December in RHB 221. There will be free food and refreshments for all members, and you can all bring one colleague who’s a non-member as a guest if you wish. See...
Defining Queer
A post brought to you by your Goldsmiths UNISON LGBT members rep, Dan I identify as Queer and when I get asked why or what Queer means to me I often refer back to a news article I found a few years ago...
Defining Black
Following the 2013 national Black members’ conference the national Black members committee looks at defining ‘Black’ in UNISON. The motion to conference asked for an explanation of the term to be used consistently throughout Black members structures. In UNISON, Black...
London Weighting UPDATE
Our claim for an increase in London Weighting to £4,000 has now been submitted. The proposal for an increase will have to be put to College Council in the autumn, and therefore our next update on this campaign will likely be in October. In the meantime, you can find a...
London Weighting
The current rate of London Weighting allowance at Goldsmiths is £2825 across all spine points. While it is increased annually in line with the nationally agreed pay rise (1% for the year 2015-16) there has been no substantial increase in the basic amount since 2004....
The TUC wants to hear from you
Are you LGBT+? Are you currently working or have worked in the last 5 years? The TUC would like to hear from you. TUC are launching a UK wide survey for all LGBT+ workers, whether you are in a trade union or not. They want to understand your experiences of work...
Gold Paper Petition
The campus UCU and UNISON branches and the Students' Union have united to draft the Gold Paper, a document opposing destructive changes across higher education including the Higher Education bill currently making its way through parliament and highlighting the need...
NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION: MARCH AGAINST RACISM 18 MARCH 2017
On Saturday 18 March there will be a nation-wide Stand Up To Racism demonstration in London, Glasgow and Cardiff. The event is organised by Stand Up To Racism and supported by the TUC. You can find more information about this demonstration on Stand Up To Racism...
‘Stress in the Workplace’ survey
The Branch Committee would like to thank all of our members who completed the recent 'Stress in the Workplace' survey and big thanks to our Branch Chair, David, who compiled the results into a very interesting report! This gives us a great foundation to move...
Christmas Social
Hi all! Don't forget that the Branch will be holding a Christmas get-together at lunch time on Friday 9th December in RHB 144. Free lunch, mince pies and mulled wine for all members, and you can all bring one colleague who’s a non-member as a guest if you wish. See...