Whatever happened to the silly season?
August, usually a time of lazy days and holidays, the silly season and not much happening… but these are strange times and at UNISON, we’re always busy
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Category: West Midlands
West Midlands Ambulance Service wins back contract
Bringing the 111 and 999 services together should lead to "real improvements" for both patients and staff
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Sandwell Council staff celebrate victory in grading dispute
Members in UNISON and Unite had voted 100% to take industrial action before council re-graded them
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UNISON branch treasurer’s determination wins fair pay for college staff
'At first it was gut instinct,' says Julie Robinson, who challenged an error in how term-time staff at West Midlands sixth form college were being paid
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There for You needs you!
UNISON's welfare charity is holding an election to find six trustees to direct its work
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Shifting the balance of power
Devolution is finally reaching the English regions. On May 4 voters get to elect the first tranche of “metro mayors”
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All eyes on the metro mayors
UNISON wants to see public services at the top of the agenda during the metro mayor elections
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UNISON’s Gareth Snell in final stages of high profile election
Stoke by-election candidate says his union experience has informed his campaign
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Pirouetting onto the UNISON stage
Tamar Dixon started out as a dancer, but has since pursued a new passion as a teaching assistant. And with her new job she also discovered UNISON
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“They are not just heroes within our union – they’re heroes to their communities too”
I’m proud of the job people who work in the health service do 24 hours a day, seven days a week. UNISON will always fight their corner against this government – by any means possible.
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