UNISON is the leading trade union for staff employed by Kingston local authority and is the largest public service employees union in the country with 1.4 million members nationwide. Follow us on Twitter, UNISON Lincolnshire|Lincolnshire County, 34 Orchard Street, Lincoln, LN1 1XX Tel: 01522 554 910, Privacy Policy|Cookie Policy|Terms of Use |Web design by Optima, . UNISON members are people working in the public services, for private contractors providing public services and the essential utilities. 10/10", "Kingston Unison made me feel very much supported when at my lowest ebb. In February 2013, UNISON was among other organizations and individuals who gave their support to the People's Assembly in a letter published by The Guardian newspaper. Joining UNISON means you have access to our huge network of stewards and reps, who are there to help you with your workplace problems. Learn More Undertake the payroll process for Branch Employed Staff with payroll provider Required Skills Good general level of education, ideally to A level standard or equivalent Ability to use & develop IT systems Experience of managing office procedures, systems and people Excellent Communication skills Various local campaigns are run by the union. Click here. UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. Unison ran a campaign to "end the two tier workforce", affecting staff employed by government contractors, with a motion carried at its 2004 National Delegate Conference. The report, commissioned by UNISON and based on a survey of members, reveals the extensive role which the union can play in addressing climate change issues. [36][37] McAnea was an Assistant General Secretary for UNISON and previously the head of its NHS division. Click here for details about training to help undertake this role. Branch Administration Staff Louise Bromfield - Administrator Dorinda Hudson - Administrative Assistant Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk With more than 1.3 million members working across the public services, being part of UNISON means you have the full weight of the UK's leading trade union behind you. Successful candidates will bring their experience and skills in assisting the branch to develop systems and general administrative support, they will also recruit, map membership density, develop new activists, organise and drive forward our campaigning work. 300,000 public service employees - don't know how they would pay for an unexpected expense. Norfolk County UNISON branch has a vacancy for a branch office manager. Does the branch have access to branch employed staff? Membership costs from as little as 1.30 a month. The Branch Secretary is responsible for administration of the Branch Office, including line management of staff. We'll get you noticed. Privacy policy. Word version of the recruitment and monitoring form for UNISON job applications. Thelast meeting of the West Midlands BES was held on 13th October 2016 at the Staffordshire Branch Office of UNISON. Assists branches with arrangements and administration of recruitment campaigns, by helping draft publicity, carry out mail shots and arranging the event. UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. Requirements . Liaises with the Branch staff in extracting information from the Regional/Branch membership systems to help target recruitment activities. The Branch Secretary is our key officer and leads the branch strategically to ensure that it functions effectively on a day to day basis. The General Political Fund funded a TV recruitment advert "You're one in a million" launched in October 2004. "RT @IBM_UK_news: 20% of GCSE Computing Students are female and at A-level this drops to only 12%. This vacancy is a branch post it is not a UNISON employed post. We seek equivalent pay and employment rights for all our members working in the private and voluntary sectors. Unite in ACTS is the largest trade union for UNISON staff with some 1,200 members. [38] She was considered "closely aligned" to Prentis and his leadership. Where branches do employ staff, its important for the branch to be able to carry out normal employers responsibilities properly and with the minimum fuss. UNISON is Britains biggest public service union, representing more than 1.3 million people across the UKs public services. Welcome to the Northern Region branch page, we cover UNISON employed and branch employed staff across the North East. This allows them to retain the benefits of being a union member for life. The Branch Treasurer is responsible for maintaining and monitoring Branch accounts and reporting on Branch finance, paying expenses and keeps financial records. In Higher Education, members can be employed by universities directly, or work for a Student Union or contractor supplying services. As well as supporting branch campaigns. This button displays the currently selected search type. Takes the lead on international issues and provides information to Branch members. to support, mentor and encourage the stewards in the branch on an individual and collective basis. By continuing to use our website you are consenting to their use. Branches locally organised groups of members. [39], Christina McAnea was elected with 47.7% of the total votes cast. a local authority or the NHS) to a private sector organisation on protected rates of pay and working conditions whereas new employees are appointed on lower rates of pay and poorer working conditions, leading to two tiers of pay and conditions. The Branch Welfare Officer co-ordinates welfare activity for the branch members who are ill, in personal difficulty or need; and makes recommendations on financial help. Members have the choice of paying into either a fund which supports the Labour Party, a non-affiliated General Political Fund or to opt out of contributing to a political fund at all. Subscriptions are generally paid by what is commonly known as "check-off" or DOCAS (Deduction of Contributions at Source). UNISON members are automatically members of one of our 1,200 branches. - UNISON is the UK's largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. The article This challenge unites us as a union, says new green report first appeared on the UNISON National site. By continuing to use our website you are consenting to their use. UNISON has a political fund which uses money from members for political and social campaigning. Your ability to be flexible, work on under pressure and meet the demands of members in a timely fashion are essential, as is your ability to work under your own initiative. Find out more about cookies and how we use them. Branches are also encouraged to develop organisation among under-represented groups such as women, Black members, LGBT+ members, disabled members, young members and retired members by setting up self-organised groups. Branch Officers are members of UNISON who have been elected to support the branch in their different capacities. Please return a copy of the Recruitment Monitoring Forms with your application. To apply for this opportunity, please contact the branch office email unison@surreycc.gov.ukfor an application pack. [6] These 'Service Groups' all have their own national and regional democratic structures within UNISON's constitution. [25] UNISON Delegates and representatives attended the People's Assembly Conference held at Westminster Central Hall on 22 June 2013. The branch secretary (rule G4.2), is responsible for ensuring the proper completion of the following tasks. The Womens Officer supports the Womens Self Organised Group. During the campaign he was suspended from his role and investigated for reasons deemed "serious and confidential" by the council. 2 . Branch employed staff (BES) in UNISON Join group About this group This is a private group for workers employed by UNISON branches. Using your UNISON membership number and surname, register once and you will be issued with a password. Welcome to the University of Sussex UNISON branch site Find out how we can support you Find out more Join today Get protection at work and a range of other benefits from just 1.30 a month. The job is permanent and your terms and conditions of employment will reflect UNISON terms and conditions with scope to join the national UNISON pension scheme. UNISON is the UKs leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. Find out more about cookies and how we use them. Tel: 01629 582266 or ext: 6047 or ext: 6048. The Branch International Officer develops and leads on international solidarity activities including campaigns, twinnings and support for projects abroad. A4, one side, disability monitoring form for candidates applying for jobs with UNISON. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and invited to attend an interview on 18th November in Kingston and may be asked to make a short presentation to our branch committee on 20th November, also in Kingston. Shortlisted candidates will be required to sign a printed copy of their application at interview. Summary of terms and conditions applicable to all UNISON staff. The Branch LGBT+ Officer provides support for LGBT+ members and takes the lead on any issues specific to this group. Also organises and involves young members in the Branch. At the 2019 SUE Conference Branch Employed Staff were represented by 2 delegates from the Branch Employed Staff Forum as well as a Branch Employed delegate from the Wales Branch. Previous applicants need not to apply. The LGBT+ officer oversees the LGBT+ Self Organised Group. Local branches may also, after a majority vote of members, impose an additional 'Local Levy' as long as the levy does not exceed one sixth of the subscription payable. 23 Sep 2019 As a branch of Unite we are affiliated to the Trade Union Congress. For subsequent access, simply click on 'My UNISON' and then 'Sign-in now' and you will need your membership number and the password you were issued. Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2021. UNISON is a positive influence within the workplace and by maintaining relationships with decision makers, we are able to negotiate and lobby on your behalf on pay and conditions, policies, employment issues, health and safety, equality and discrimination. [32] Four candidates received enough nominations to be on the ballot: Paul Holmes, Christina McAnea, Roger McKenzie and Hugo Pierre. If youre having a problem at work, visit. Branch Employed Staff have a designated seat on the SUE Executive, which is now filled by Dave Marsden who was elected in 2019 as the B.E.S. 2. Branch Officers are members of UNISON who have been elected to support the branch in their different capacities. The successful candidate will be an experienced team player, have good communication and time management skills, including the ability to organise your own workload and effectively manage your priorities. Each company or organisation will usually be represented by a particular UNISON branch and members within that organisation elect volunteer stewards to represent them. Fax: 01629 580322. email: branch@unisondc.co.uk. Write to: Derbyshire County Unison. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Lessons must be learned from governments pandemic care home policy, says UNISON, This challenge unites us as a union, says new green report. On 2 February Kirklees council announced the dismissal from employment of the left branch secretary of Kirklees Unison and national union president, Paul Holmes. Contact us via your branch welfare officer, you can also be put in touch with the Scottish Welfare Committee by phoning 0800 0 857 857, Dear colleagues,Cost of LivingUNISONs Cost of Living Campaign launches next week. to convene and attend all meetings of the branch and branch committee. LN1 1XX, UNISON Direct Freephone number 0800 0857 857, HEALTH BRANCH MEMBERS PLEASE CALL 07716 558647, Christina McAnea says Matt Hancock failed to protect staff and residents. together, which does get the bear's attention and makes him move out of the way.[13]. Where that is the case, stewards in each section will meet as a section steward committee and have their own representatives directly elected onto the main branch committee. [28][29], Dave Prentis was re-elected in an election with 49.4% of the vote[30] with a 9.8% turnout of members. The full. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)/* Question Everything Quote Euripides, Wake County Teacher Bonus 2022, Articles U