INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE
Day of Action, 30th November 2011 UNISON members will be taking action on 30th November to defend their pensions after they voted overwhelmingly to join the TUC co-ordinated day of action.
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Pensions Dispute FAQ’s – What’s happening, What does it mean?
What’s happening? What does it mean? Why are we striking? Why are we striking? What stage are negotiations at? The negotiations are still under way and we don’t know the final proposals or exact changes yet, so why strike now? What are the specific changes ministers are proposing? What’s happening in Scotland? What […]
Continue ReadingNMC backs down after UNISON’s legal challenge warning
UNISON today welcomed the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) statement backing down from its previous threat to Nurses and Midwives, warning them against taking industrial action. UNISON had said that legal proceedings would be issued against the NMC in the High Court today, unless they retracted the threat. The NMC has now issued a clarification, […]
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Pensions Dispute – Vote YES – Busting the myths
UNISON will be sending ballot papers out to all members on Tuesday 11 October. The ballot will close on the 3 November and the day of action has been planned for the 30 November 2011. Take action now We need everyone to take action in the campaign to protect our pensions – whatever time you […]
Continue ReadingUNISON to issue legal challenge to Nursing and Midwifery Council
UNISON, the UK’s largest union, is set to issue legal proceedings on Monday, challenging the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) over its statement that said nurses and midwives could be in breach of the NMC Code of Conduct if they take part in lawful industrial action on 30th November 2011.
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Pickles gets it wrong on trade union facility time
UNISON, the UK’s largest union, said today that Eric Pickles had got it wrong on trade union facility time. Far from costing taxpayers money, trade union involvement has a very positive impact on the workplace.
Continue ReadingNHS Pensions – What do the proposals mean to you?
UNISON has produced a “ready reckoner” to help you understand what the proposals for increased contributions to the NHS Pension Scheme would mean to your annual pay.
Continue Reading‘Hands off our pensions!’
“Today, as general secretary of UNISON, I give formal notice to 9,000 employers that we are balloting for action,” declared Dave Prentis when he opened the TUC debate on pensions this morning.
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