What is the pay spine and what are the discussions for? The structure of grades and points is how our pay is organised. Our yearly pay talks mostly involve increasing everyone’s pay by a percentage, but the pay spine talks are more nuanced and include negotiating the pay people begin on, how quickly they move…
The letter can be read and signed here uobunison.org.uk/challenge (the page also includes a video of 12 members reading it out). On Thursday afternoon (1st of August 2019), members of UNISON University of Birmingham branch went to VC David Eastwood’s office to hand-deliver the challenge letter addressed to him and the rest of senior management. The…
Yesterday we saw UNISON members overwhelmingly back plans to take strike action on the 14 August at well attended meetings. After ballots closed on the 8th July, where 87% of members voted for strike action, this will be the first strike day we have announced. UNISON members include cleaners, catering staff, library workers, security officers,…
Last updated 24.03.20 19:00 Government advice / instruction On the 23.03.20 the UK government moved to enforce social distancing, stating that everyone in the country should remain indoors apart from when: Buying food and other essential items Exercising (once per day) Addressing a medical need or providing care or assistance to a vulnerable person Travelling…
Birmingham University support staff vote to strike, as part of dispute over fair pay, equality, and improved working conditions Caterers, cleaners, security guards and other support staff at the University of Birmingham have voted in favour of strike action. The first strike day is likely to be an open day for prospective students on Friday…
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…
