The general secretary is the most senior role in the union. They represent UNISON when talking to the media, other unions, employers and to Parliament. UNISON has to elect its general secretary every five years and the vote is now open. Look out for an envelope that looks like this posted to your home address. It’s simple…
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…
UNISON’s National Executive Council (NEC) elections are now underway – all UNISON members should have received a ballot paper to their home address, including candidate addresses and instructions on how to vote. We encourage all members to vote without delay – it’s really important to have your say in how the union is run. UNISON…
At 5am this morning, a squadron of bailiffs descended on the Green Heart and forcibly evicted our students from campus. This comes less than 48 hours after the Encampment has been served with a Possession Order, and represents an aggressive choice, clearly timed in order to punish and go unchallenged. Our unions strongly condemn this…
Updates before the upcoming two days of strike action: Tim Jones’ email…. Tim Jones has sent yet another email to all staff, misinforming them about our dispute. The 3% ‘offer’ for NEXT year (while refusing to offer anything for the year we’re actually in dispute) came as a result of union pressure. It’s absolutely not…
Our reballot for strike action at the University of Birmingham has been open for a little under three weeks – if you’ve not yet voted there is still time left. Every vote improves our leverage – you really make a difference by voting. Why does striking again matter? We held 9 days of strike action in 2023….
