We had the 2nd Pay Talks meeting with the University on 13/09/2018, and they have: – rejected our demand for the institution to become a Living Wage Accredited Employer, leaving many staff on poverty wages – rejected our 7.5% pay claim and offered us 2% instead (which is below inflation!) – been unwilling to commit…
As part of this year’s pay negotiations with the University, we collectively voted to demand the following: · A basic increase on all spinal points of 7.5% or £1,500, whichever is greater. · The University to immediately become a Living Wage Accredited Employer. · Subsequent to this year’s pay talks: § Talks should be held…
There are still places on this year’s Seminar which will be held at UNISON Croyde Bay on 27-29 September. However you only have till 3 September to apply. For further information and registration form please see click on this link https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/support-there-for-you/ or contact m.newell@unison.co.uk
At the University of Birmingham (according to UoB’s own report and findings published on the government’s website) on average, women are paid 20% less than men (women earn 80p for every £1 that men earn), and women’s mean bonus pay is 66% lower than men’s. So, 50 years on from the Ford Women’s strike and…
Activist Selly Oak is a project that explores ‘the rich history of activism within the Selly Oak area of Birmingham’. The researchers want to engage with local and student communities to uncover histories of activism that took place in Selly Oak and around the University campus during the 20th Century. If you’re interested in being…
Women’s Lives Course – Testimonial Julie Alonzo Unison Member, University of Birmingham Completed Women’s Lives Course in 2013 I attended this 10 week course during 2013. At the time I was a part time secretary seeking a new direction but not really knowing at the time exactly what I was looking for. At that time my…
UNISON National Delegates Conference Held in Brighton June 2018. Ioana, Michael and Alison attended this annual 4 day conference that establishes policy and debate the issues affecting members. Michael and Alison shared the delegate role and Ioana was an observer. The programme was extremely full and the debate was, at times, lively. Among the three…
Please take a minute to have a look at the upcoming UNISON network meetings, seminars, and conferences (nationally) – you can find them listed on our website: https://uobunison.org.uk/events/list Network meetings (August): for members disabled LGBT members, Deaf members, disabled women, and disabled Black members (separate events for each group); National members meetings (September): for Black…
Made in Dagenham – film screening & free pizza! Friday the 17th of August, from 4.30pm in Vaughan Jeffrys Lecture Theatre, Education Building Please register for free here Non-members are more than welcome to attend too, as the lecture theatre has more than 300 seats! The lecture theatre is accessible to wheelchair users, and it…
Are you worried about back to school costs? UNISON There for You: School Uniform Grant Programme 2018 The There for You school uniform grant programme is open, and the deadline for submitting your application is Friday 20th July 2018. What are UNISON There for You School Uniform Grants? In addition to our normal range…
