Union Learning Reps? What's it all about?

Have you ever thought about being a Union Learning Rep ( ULR)?

The success of UNISON learning projects like Connecting Learners depends largely on a lively network of ULRs: enthusiasts and advocates for lifelong learning.

Through their own love of learning, they encourage others in the workplace to participate in the various opportunities offered by the employer, trade union and in the wider community.

The Connecting Learners project has organised a short taster session to provide an overview of the role – before committing to the full training programme. Find out more on our Lifelong Learning page.

Interested in attending? Contact the Branch Office in the first instance.(04.05.12)


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St Fagans Consultation Survey: Please help!

Visionsense are an organisation of disabled people seeking the views of disabled people, disabled people's groups, carers, family and associated groups and visitors on access and the future of Wales's most popular heritage attraction, the excellent St Fagans: National History Museum.

Visionsense are asking for your help: could you, or anyone you think may be interested, take 10 minutes to complete their consultation survey?

More details on our News Page. (09.04.12)

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Equal Pay auditing should be compulsory! Please join the e-petition

Karen Jennings, Assistant General Secretary of UNISON, is calling on UNISON members to back women¹s magazine Cosmopolitan¹s call for the Government to make equal pay auditing compulsory. Karen Jennings said

“ Cosmopolitan has set up an e-petition and with the power of the union behind it, we want to hit the target of 100,000 signatures as quickly as possible. "  Get the full details on our News page. (01.04.12 updated 09.04.12)

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Job Evaluation - the latest

Since September 2011, when the original proposal was presented to staff (though the post) UNISON representatives have met BCBC management to discuss their proposals.

On 4th January 2012, management presented an amended proposed Pay & Grading structure to the Branch which you can download.(PDF 727KB)

With regards to the original proposal, the associated job evaluation points score is shown in brackets against each of the proposed grades.

Members are asked to send their views on the new proposal to the branch office as soon as possible. (29.01.12)

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What's new?

Find out the most up to date information on the pensions campaign on our newly created page for Pensions. There'll be access to copies of the information sent to the branch, as well as a link to the main UNISON website. Most recent newsletter: 3 May 2012

Also included are thoughts and responses to the day of action from members Bob Ney and branch International Officer Tony Mullins. Members' contributions to the site are always welcomed.

If there's something missing from the page that you think should be there, please contact us and let us know. (29.01.12)

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Flexible retirement policy

Recent changes to the regulations governing the retirement of employees are likely to impact on BCBC employees nearing their retirement.

UNISON asked BCBC to clarify the position of employees.

BCBC has responded: check out the details of their answers on the News Page. ( 29.01.12)

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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 Lifelong learning page for members, and on our training page for Reps and Stewards.

Current courses available for Reps/Stewards include: Union Learning Reps Stage 2 , Cancer in the Workplace; Green Reps course; Mental Health Awareness; Handling Change and Redundancy. Also the excellent booklet from UNISON cymru/wales including all the courses for 2012. (11.03.12 updated 26.04.12)