UNISON members taking union-supported employment tribunal cases will not have to pay the new fee of up to £1,200 that the government is introducing from summer 2013. The new plans will mean that claimants will pay an initial fee to start the claim and another fee if the claim goes to a hearing. These can add up to £1,200 for the more complex cases.
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If you’re struggling with the rising cost of living, and worried about how you’ll be able to cope with back-to-school costs, UNISON might be able to help. The union’s welfare charity, There For You, has set up a limited fund to help with school uniform costs with a one-off payment of up to £120, and is now accepting applications from members on low incomes.
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Unison Bookclub Oxford University Press (OUP) and UNISON are delighted to provide UNISON members with this exclusive offer to purchase OUP publications at a 20% discount through the UNISON Book Club. The establishment of the Book Club builds on the long-standing relationship between UNISON and OUP in seeking to provide top quality guides to nurses and other health professionals in their work – we
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Millions of workers face routine alcohol testing using a new fingerprint device which gives instant results. Staff in local government, the NHS and security, transport and leisure industries will be first to be targeted as the world’s first finger-touch system to detect alcohol is launched. Dave Prentis, general secretary of Unison, condemned the move as ‘a sledgehammer to crack a nut’. He added: ‘If
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Important message for staff at Walton Centre, Aintree Hospitals and Liverpool Women’s, including all private-sector who get paid on the agenda change contract. Your new NHS agenda to change terms and conditions come into force today please use the link below to view the terms and conditions – http://www.nhsemployers.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/AfC_tc_of_service_handbook_fb.pdf If you would like further information please contact your union Steward on 0151 529 3232
With fuel costs continuing to rise many members are worried about how they are going to pay this year’s winter fuel bills. There for You will again be setting up a limited fund to help members on low incomes by way of a one-off payment. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 28 February 2013. Full details and an application form: Winter
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We have set up a limited fund to help UNISON members on low income, with school uniform costs by way of a one-off payment of up to £120 (this is the maximum grant available where there is more than one school age child). To apply please download the application form or alternatively contact your UNISON branch. Closing date for receipt of applications is 6
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THIS WEEKS’BEST OFFERS for UNISON MEMBERS Butlins UK Holidays save an exclusive 10% Amazing Offer on all 2012 holidays – Book now or miss out! Haven UK Holidays save an exclusive 10% Choose from 35 family holiday parks across the UK – Book now or miss out! Rhodes, Greece from £349 7 nights all inclusive from choice of 12 departure airports Lake Garda, Italy from £249 Half board with free unlimited beer,
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In this economic crisis a lot of our members are feeling a wide range of stress whether financial or personal stress. The welfare service has brought some great deals to help with financial burden that some members have suffered such as winter fuel allowances and school uniform grants for lower paid staff this has been very successful, a lot more members are coming for
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