TUC March and Rally in London on 12th May

Members of North Somerset UNISON attended the TUC march and rally in London on 12th May to Step up for Public Services. Here are some photos from the day taken by a few of us.

Learning at Work Week events May 2018

North Unison UNISON reps handed out information during Learning at Work Week to tell members about the great courses they can access through their union. Members and non-members were invited to try their hand at making origami swans.

Tolpuddle Festival - Coach from Weston super Mare on 22nd July

Free coach for UNISON members and their families to the Tolpuddle Festival in sunny Dorset on 22nd July.

Billy Bragg has confirmed he'll be playing. There'll be other great music, information stalls, speakers and a march through the village.

Coach leaves Locking Road car park at 9 am and returning to Weston by 8 pm.

Book your ticket by emailing unison@n-somerset.gov.uk or phoning 01934 634759

NHS 70th Birthday Demonstration in London - coaches from Bristol

Coaches from Bristol. Book your place:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ournhs70-free-for-all-forever-tickets-46279990698?aff=es2

North Somerset UNISON Apprenticeship Charter

Christina Cook from UNISON South West and Paul Morris from North Somerset Council signing our local Apprenticeship Charter today.

North Somerset UNISON’s apprenticeship charter provides a tool to ensure apprenticeships deliver positive outcomes for both apprentices and employers.

Well funded, high quality apprenticeships which lead to a meaningful job, make an important contribution in addressing skills gaps and tackling youth unemployment. The most effective apprenticeships are developed by a joint approach, involving employers, trade unions, training providers, and apprentices.

www.unison.org.uk/apprentices 

Apprentices can join UNISON for just £10 for a year’s membership

TRADE UNIONS! THE PEOPLE THAT BROUGHT YOU...

Image Design © Ricardo Levins Morales, 2018
www.rlmartstudio.com

NHS Pay Consultative Ballot - meetings for members

Pay Briefings for UNISON members working in the NHS in the Restaurant at Weston Hospital:

8th May – 11.30 am to 2.00 pm
14th May – 11.30 am to 2.00 pm
21st May – 11.30 am to 2.00 pm

Come and find out more about what the NHS pay offer means for you and take part in the consultative ballot.

For more information click on the following link:
https://www.unison.org.uk/our-campaigns/pay-up-now-for-the-nhs/

Workers Memorial Day Bake Sale

North Somerset UNISON held Bake Sales at the Town Hall and Castlewood. Lots of delicious cakes were sold and eaten. We raised about £120 for Unseen, who work to raise awareness of modern slavery. Here are a few photos from the day:

Rodney Bickerstaffe - A Celebration of his Life

A couple of North Somerset UNISON members attended Rodney Bickerstaffe's Memorial at Westminster Central Hall on 12th April. Great speakers included: Jeremy Corbyn, John Prescott, Dave Prentis, Gloria Mills, Margaret McKee, Philip Bickerstaffe, John Sheldon, and Maxine Peake. Plus the amazing Dodworth Colliery Band. Here are a few photos from the day and a photo from a few years ago when we met Rodney on a march in London.

Annual General Meetings 2018

North Somerset UNISON held two Annual General Meetings in Weston super Mare and Clevedon. Members who attended at Weston heard our guest speakers Joanne Kaye, UNISON South West Regional Secretary talk about Pay, Politics and Participation, while Heather Wakefield, UNISON Head of Local Government spoke about the Local Government Pay Negotiations and UNISON's 25th anniversary review of finances and resources at our Clevedon Meeting. Here are some photos from the meetings, including a fabulous display of UNISON goodies put together by Jakob Wollmer.

No More Cuts Demonstration at Council Budget Meeting on 20th February

Members of North Somerset UNISON were joined by members of other trade unions, Weston and North Somerset Labour parties to demonstrate against the £10 million of cuts proposed by North Somerset Council. The budget was approved. Here is a video and a few photos from the demo.

Suffrage Centenary Lantern Parade in Bristol on 6th February

To mark the 100th anniversary of some women getting the vote Bristol Women's Voice organised a Lantern parade in Bristol on 6th February. A few members of North Somerset UNISON attended the historic event. Pat Barrett and Susannah Weeks were interviewed live for BBC Radio Bristol's Facebook page. Here are a few photos:

Click on this link to see BBC Radio Bristol's video of the event and at 37 minutes in the interview with Pat and Susannah:
https://www.facebook.com/bbcradiobristol/videos/1670093249714441/?hc_ref=ARRwmclG6E7f1chGTAAm62MVY0Wg5tDm7kV73jPNA6etH5QtsnQtPqMGAjE0Ucg2PZo