tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76486002201306405522024-03-14T05:58:11.647+00:00North Somerset UNISONBlog on the cuts for members of the North Somerset branch of UNISON.North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.comBlogger459125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-71489274290079174512018-05-22T17:40:00.000+01:002018-05-22T17:40:57.802+01:00TUC March and Rally in London on 12th MayMembers 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.<br />
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North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-4280323813400048772018-05-22T15:39:00.001+01:002018-05-22T15:39:51.616+01:00Learning at Work Week events May 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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.North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944356176879748530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-76835348309902351342018-05-22T15:33:00.002+01:002018-05-22T15:34:19.858+01:00Tolpuddle Festival - Coach from Weston super Mare on 22nd July<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Free coach for UNISON members and their families to the Tolpuddle Festival in sunny Dorset on 22nd July.<br />
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Billy Bragg has confirmed he'll be playing. There'll be other great music, information stalls, speakers and a march through the village.<br />
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Coach leaves Locking Road car park at 9 am and returning to Weston by 8 pm.<br />
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Book your ticket by emailing <a href="mailto:unison@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">unison@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or phoning 01934 634759<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944356176879748530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-41961844345984935092018-05-22T15:29:00.003+01:002018-05-22T15:30:02.365+01:00NHS 70th Birthday Demonstration in London - coaches from Bristol<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Coaches from Bristol. Book your place:<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944356176879748530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-18077856670626998632018-05-09T16:06:00.002+01:002018-05-09T16:06:45.730+01:00 North Somerset UNISON Apprenticeship Charter<br />
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Christina Cook from UNISON South West and Paul Morris from North Somerset Council signing our local Apprenticeship Charter today.<br />
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North Somerset UNISON’s apprenticeship charter provides a tool to ensure apprenticeships deliver positive outcomes for both apprentices and employers.<br />
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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.<br />
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<b>Apprentices can join UNISON for just £10 for a year’s membership</b><br />
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North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944356176879748530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-6825759991838464522018-05-08T13:50:00.001+01:002018-05-08T13:59:51.777+01:00TRADE UNIONS! THE PEOPLE THAT BROUGHT YOU...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944356176879748530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-29179542559056882372018-05-04T11:55:00.003+01:002018-05-04T11:59:36.707+01:00NHS Pay Consultative Ballot - meetings for members<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pay Briefings for UNISON members working in the NHS in the Restaurant at Weston Hospital:<br />
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8th May – 11.30 am to 2.00 pm<br />
14th May – 11.30 am to 2.00 pm<br />
21st May – 11.30 am to 2.00 pm<br />
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Come and find out more about what the NHS pay offer means for you and take part in the consultative ballot.<br />
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For more information click on the following link:<br />
<a href="https://www.unison.org.uk/our-campaigns/pay-up-now-for-the-nhs/" target="_blank">https://www.unison.org.uk/our-campaigns/pay-up-now-for-the-nhs/</a>North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944356176879748530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-58283765782709184772018-04-28T08:33:00.001+01:002018-04-28T08:33:46.301+01:00Workers Memorial Day Bake SaleNorth 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:<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-38706162319291091932018-04-15T11:25:00.003+01:002018-04-15T11:26:58.394+01:00Rodney Bickerstaffe - A Celebration of his LifeA 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.<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-8427656687597254212018-02-23T14:50:00.001+00:002018-02-23T14:50:25.582+00:00Annual General Meetings 2018North 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.<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-7847650337261656032018-02-21T17:49:00.000+00:002018-02-21T17:55:24.969+00:00No More Cuts Demonstration at Council Budget Meeting on 20th FebruaryMembers 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.<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-36017913668971434592018-02-07T19:02:00.001+00:002018-02-07T19:07:35.241+00:00Suffrage Centenary Lantern Parade in Bristol on 6th FebruaryTo 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:<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-90612724106323885332018-02-07T18:50:00.001+00:002018-02-07T18:50:30.672+00:00Save Weston A&E Demonstration on 6th FebruaryMembers of North Somerset UNISON along with members of the Save Weston A&E campaign held another demonstration to protest against the continued overnight closure of A&E. We had BBC and ITV news cameras there, along with BBC Radio Bristol and the Weston Mercury. Here are a few photos from the demo:<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-37238749150471479362018-02-04T10:23:00.002+00:002018-02-04T10:23:18.111+00:00NHS Fix it Now Demonstration in London 3rd February 2018A few members of North Somerset UNISON and the Save Weston A&E campaign, along with colleagues from Bristol attended the emergency NHS Fix it Now Demonstration in London on 3rd February. Here's a few photos from what turned out to be a great day, in spite of the weather!<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-68521728567774794442017-12-31T09:44:00.000+00:002017-12-31T09:56:23.439+00:00Review of the Year 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2017 was another challenging year for the branch, and thanks must go to all North Somerset UNISON members who have got involved in the branch, either by becoming branch officers, reps and contacts, or by simply standing up and attending lobbies, marches and rallies.<br />
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In January we held meetings for members in Libraries and Children’s Centres who were affected by the Community Access Review. Also in January long standing Rep and Branch Officer Eve Wilson retired from her job at North Somerset Council and from UNISON. She is greatly missed.<br />
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In February UNISON members were joined by members of Weston Labour party to demonstrate at North Somerset Council’s budget setting meeting. On the agenda were £10 million of cuts to council services including £2.5 million of cuts to Adult Social Care and almost £2 million to Children's Services. The council also debated and passed a motion expressing their concerns about the NHS Sustainability and Transformation Plan for the area – a 5 year plan to cut millions of pounds from local NHS services, including potential cuts to Weston Hospital’s A&E department.<br />
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In March, a few North Somerset UNISON members travelled to London for a national demonstration for the NHS called by Health Campaigns Together. After the demo we had a drink in a local pub, where Len McCluskey, UNITE General Secretary, was also having a drink!<br />
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In April we had a very successful Bake Sale for Workers Memorial Day. We raised about £150 for Labour behind the Label, who campaign for better conditions in garment factories in developing countries.<br />
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May was spent helping Labour campaign for the General Election on 8th June – a close result which no one predicted.<br />
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In June Eve Wilson and Jakob Wollmer were the first recipients of the Jean Long Rep of the Year award, given to North Somerset UNISON Reps who have made a significant contribution to the branch. The award is in memory of long standing UNISON Home Care Rep Jean Long who died in 2016. The branch organised an event at the Salvation Army Hall in Weston super Mare, to which all members were invited. Lunch and some non-alcoholic fizz were provided, as well as an amazing cake made by Pat Barrett. Eve and Jakob were given their awards by UNISON Head of Local Government Heather Wakefield and UNISON South West Regional Secretary Joanne Kaye.<br />
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In July Members of North Somerset UNISON, along with members of Protect our NHS, Weston and North Somerset Constituency Labour parties, North Somerset Green party, Weston and Bridgwater Trades Councils, other unions, and members of the public demonstrated at Weston General Hospital as the Hospital Board met to approve the temporary overnight closure of the hospital's A&E department. This was to be the first of many demonstrations against the so called temporary closure.<br />
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Also in July the branch took a coach load of UNISON members to the Tolpuddle Festival in Dorset on Sunday 16th July. Tolpuddle is the annual Trade Union festival, and it’s a weekend of music, film, comedy and political debate. This year Jeremy Corbyn was the star attraction - as well as speaking he led the procession of trade unions with their banners – members of North Somerset UNISON joined this procession through the village of Tolpuddle. The weather was hot and sunny, and a good day was had by all.<br />
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August is traditionally a slow month as many members and Reps are on holiday.<br />
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In September UNISON members joined colleagues from Protect our NHS North Somerset, Weston & North Somerset Trades Union Council and Weston Labour Party at a Candle Lit Vigil and Demonstration to mark 2 months since the overnight closure of Weston's A&E Dept. Also in September North Somerset UNISON members joined the End Austerity march and rally in Bristol The demonstration was called by Mayor Rees to send a message to central government that local councils need funding.<br />
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Also in September North Somerset UNISON members and friends attended an evening of music and politics. The evening was compered by Richard Capps, Secretary of Weston and North Somerset Trades Union Council. Our guest speakers were Steve Timmins from the Save Weston A&E Campaign, Nigel Costley South West TUC Regional Secretary and Joanne Kaye UNISON South West Regional Secretary. The speakers were followed by a brilliant performance by Steve Knightley, who performed a selection of songs especially for us.<br />
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September was a very busy month and we ended it with a couple of Pay Up Now Recruitment events and members meetings at Castlewood and the Town Hall, along with a lobby of North Somerset Council’s meeting on 29th September, where Labour councillors took a motion supporting the Local Government pay claim. A few UNISON members came to lobby the councillors as they arrived for the meeting. Sadly due to the massive Tory majority the council voted against it.<br />
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In October a few members went to meet with the MPs for Weston super mare and North Somerset John Penrose and Liam Fox to talk about the Local Government pay claim. Also in October we held a branch planning day, to put together our priorities for 2018 and review our progress in 2017.<br />
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In November over 300 lovely people, including UNISON members, turned up for the Save Weston A&E march and rally. It was the biggest and best event seen in Weston since Banksy's Dismaland. Red Notes Choir sang, and the guest speakers were Ant from Shepton Mallet Hospital Campaign, Richard Lawson from the Green party, Karen Passmore from DPAC, Dave Townsend from the Labour party, Mike Bell from the Liberal Democrat party and Tanya Palmer from UNISON South West.<br />
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In December North Somerset UNISON members joined colleagues from Weston Labour party and Weston and North Somerset Trades Union Council at a Candle lit vigil at Weston Hospital to mark 5 months since the overnight closure of A&E. The Rhythmic Reds choir sang carols, including a version of the 12 days of Christmas especially written for Save Weston A&E. We were joined by Labour MP for Workington Sue Hayman who was visiting a relative in Weston Hospital.<br />
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Also in December we ran some awareness and recruitment events around the pay campaign, with Reps wearing Santa hats handing out chocolate coins and pay leaflets outside the Town Hall and at Castlewood.<br />
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As usual throughout the year the branch has been involved in numerous service reviews and consultations on policies, including lots of Schools transferring to Academies and Multi Academy Trusts, the Community Access Review, the outsourcing of the START team, new job descriptions for Care Coordinators, and cuts to honoraria payments for social workers. The branch has also represented almost 200 members in individual cases. We have also sent delegates to a number of UNISON conferences and regional councils.<br />
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2018 is likely to be another challenging year. There are another £10 million of cuts to come at North Somerset Council - we will be holding our usual budget lobby at the council meeting on 20th February at 5.30 pm outside the town hall. Weston Hospital's A&E department remains closed, and the hospital's funding situation remains dire. There will be further demonstrations organised by the Save Weston A&E campaign. Brexit negotiations will continue and we will need to ensure that there is no negative impact on workers rights as part of any deal. On a brighter note the public sector pay cap has been lifted, although the government has not provided any extra money to fund increases above 1%. On 12th May the TUC have organised a march and rally in London calling for a new deal for working people - watch out for announcements about a coach from Weston!<br />
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Finally, again this year we continue to lose experienced UNISON Reps and we need new people to step up to replace them. If you are a UNISON member in a team without a Rep please make it your New Year's resolution to either become a Rep or encourage one of your colleagues to become a Rep.<br />
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HAPPY NEW YEAR<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-82553237283990862732017-12-25T10:23:00.001+00:002017-12-25T10:24:09.062+00:00Happy Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944356176879748530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-47576066347795997862017-12-05T14:30:00.000+00:002017-12-05T14:30:29.669+00:00Candle Lit Vigil and Carol Singing at Weston General HospitalMembers of the Save Weston A&E campaign held a candle lit vigil at Weston Hospital on 4th December to mark 5 months since A&E was closed overnight. We sang carols including an alternative version of the 12 days of Christmas, written especially for Save Weston A&E. We were also joined by Labour MP for Workington Sue Hayman, who was visiting a relative in hospital that evening.<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944356176879748530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-54319776326413663972017-11-20T09:34:00.001+00:002017-11-20T09:34:23.469+00:00Candle Lit Vigil and Carol Singing at Weston Hospital on 4th December at 6 pm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">CANDLE LIT VIGIL AND CAROL SINGING</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">4TH DECEMBER AT 6 PM</span></b><br />
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Join the Save Weston A&E campaign for a candle lit vigil and carol singing outside Weston General Hospital at 6 pm on 4th December. Bring candles, torches, lanterns and Christmas lights. Carol sheets will be provided.North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-55681147416687803562017-11-20T09:30:00.002+00:002017-11-20T09:30:08.766+00:00Dispossession at the Curzon Cinema in Clevedon on 6th December<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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·<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Penny Walster, Shelter - Bristol Hub Manager<br />
·<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Donald Davies, North Somerset Councillor and Chair of Pill and District Community Land Trust<br />
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·<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Chair - Angela Everitt, North Somerset Labour Party<br />
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<b>Stalls from 6.45 pm: </b>North Somerset Labour Party, North Somerset Green Party, North Somerset Citizens Advice Bureau, West Country Savings and Loans, Knightstone Housing & Shelter.<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-17651521941547650332017-11-20T09:27:00.003+00:002017-11-20T09:27:26.018+00:00Tomorrow / Demain at the Curzon Cinema on 22nd November<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-80459437443407015162017-11-05T09:16:00.001+00:002017-11-05T10:14:31.069+00:00Save Weston A&E march and rally on 4th NovemberOver 300 lovely people turned up for the Save Weston A&E march and rally. It's the biggest and best event seen in Weston since Banksy's Dismaland. Thanks to all who attended and contributed to the day, including volunteer stewards, Red Notes Choir, and our guest speakers - Ant from Shepton Mallet Hospital Campaign, Richard Lawson from the Green party, Karen Passmore from DPAC, Dave Townsend from Labour party, Mike Bell from Liberal Democrat party and Tanya Palmer from UNISON South West. Here's a few photos from the day.<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-46164587610917160642017-10-28T11:43:00.002+01:002017-10-28T11:43:50.046+01:00Save Weston A&E March and Rally - 4th November at 12 midday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There will be a short march around the town, returning to the Italian Gardens to hear speakers from UNISON, Disabled People against the Cuts and local politicians. Music will be provided by Red Notes Choir from Bristol.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">All welcome.</span>North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00847526747715614353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-65820824012488071882017-10-05T13:42:00.000+01:002017-10-05T13:42:09.158+01:00Lobby of North Somerset Council - Local Government PayAt their meeting of 29th September Labour councillors on North Somerset Council took a motion supporting the Local Government pay claim to the council meeting. A few UNISON members came to lobby the councillors as they arrived for the meeting. Sadly due to the massive Tory majority the council voted against it. The full motion is Item 6. 2 at <a href="http://apps.n-somerset.gov.uk/cairo/docs/doc28310.htm" target="_blank">http://apps.n-somerset.gov.uk/cairo/docs/doc28310.htm</a>. Here are a few photos from the night.<br />
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<br />North Somerset UNISON Communications Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944356176879748530noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648600220130640552.post-43112033581826167962017-09-20T16:56:00.002+01:002017-09-20T16:58:12.791+01:00Do you want a pay rise? - Lobby the Council - 26th September<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">WESTON SUPER MARE</span></b><br /><br />UNISON members along with friends, family and colleagues are invited to attend our lobby of North Somerset Council's meeting on 26th September at 5.30 pm outside the Town Hall in Weston super Mare. Labour councillors are proposing a motion on our pay claim and we need to be there to support them and show all councillors what we think of the pay cap. UNISON will provide placards, or you can bring your own! Meet at 5.30 pm on 26th September outside the Town Hall.<br /><br />
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