UNISON is here to help

See the Spring/Summer 2010 newsletter from UNISON's solicitors Thompsons (pdf 2.86 MB) showing just how UNISON supports its members in Wales.

Watch out for the article on page 2 about one of our own branch members. (04.07.10)
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What price democracy?

International Officer Tony Mullins with a topical view from the international scene in UNISON.

"We who are members of this UNISON can feel happy with the fact that we live in country where if we have a difference of opinion with people, we can within reason express this difference.
Many of our fellow Trade Unionists in other countries do not even have this basic right that we take for granted. "

Read Tony's complete article by downloading the document here. (01.06.10)

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UNISON Family Protection insurance

Make sure that you and those you care for will be able to cope by providing for life's eventualities with UNISON Family Protection - a range of low cost, simple-to-set up insurance plans which protect what's really important.

Policies include UNISON Life Cover, Income Protection, Critical Illness Cover and UNISON 50+ Personal Accident Cover. Get all the details you need to get you started on our insurance flyer (pdf 816KB)

DID YOU KNOW? As a member of UNISON, you're eligible to apply for £2,500 FREE Accidental Death & Disability insurance? Full information on the insurance flyer above. (01.06.10)

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Watching your pennies?

The UNISON Prepaid Plus Mastercard © could be just what you're looking for.

Not a credit card or a debit card, the UNISON Prepaid Plus is a new kind of payment card, which, as well has helping you to manage your finances, comes with additional benefits such as insurance cover, shopping discounts and more. Download the flyer for the full story on a Prepaid Plus card. (pdf 1.5 MB). (01.06.10)

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Turn2Us - to help you find the help you need

Turn2us - part of Elizabeth Finn Care - helps people in financial need, and those who support them, access the money avialable to them through welfare benefits and charitable grants. Full information, and contact details, are available from the Turn2us flyer which can be downloaded here. (pdf 185KB) (01.06.10)
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Still undecided about your 2010 holiday?

UNISON's own holiday village, Croyde Bay, on the unspoiled north Devon coast, has special deals for members.

To book please contact 01271 890890, select option 1 for bookings.
Or see www.croydeunison.co.uk for further information, including offers for members. (28.04.10)
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Equal Pay - calling all Catering, Cleaning and Care Staff who haven't yet signed up to the UNISON campaign.

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Training opportunities for members

UNISON arranges training throughout the year. Full information and for any courses in the pipeline is always available on our Benefits / Training / Services page.

Current courses available include:

Equalities - and DDA
* Summer 2010 Regional Training Course Schedule - courses include:
Handling Grievances & Disciplinaries * Employment Law/ Work-Life Balance - and more!
* Series of Open University Openings distance learning courses for all members - lots of choice, a range of subjects: and they're free!