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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Tax relief on subscriptions for qualifying health staff f you are a member of UNISON and work in healthcare, you may be entitled to claim tax relief on your UNISON subscriptions. In 2007, UNISON agreed a deal with HM Revenue and Customs (“The Revenue”) to let members in the following “qualifying” sectors claim tax relief on their subs: Nursing sector Ambulance sector Voluntary sector
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Legal services UNISON provides a range of legal help to union members in the UK. We offer advice and assistance not just with work issues, but in some circumstances for you and your family outside the workplace too. Download a guide to UNISON legal services Employment problems UNISON boasts the largest number of local union reps, branches and officers in the UK. They’re your
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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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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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(14/05/12) A Norfolk County Council worker and UNISON member who was forced to take medical retirement after she suffered nasty fractures to both her wrists after a cycling accident has received a significant sum in compensation. The 57-year-old from Norwich was left needing surgery in both wrists after she came off her bike as she cycled over electrical cables laid across the road on
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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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Sefton health branch is moving with the times. We know that not all of you have access to the internet, or even email. This is why, we’ve created “The Plan,” to improve the distribution of information to YOU, the members. THE PLAN: A workplace contact is every workplace/ward/department, especially our outlaying employers (G.P surgeries etc..) Use of a noticeboard in every, area and employer bring
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