Keeping UNISON up to date

Members are now able to update their UNISON membership record and personal details online using the link on the UNISON website.

Please help your union to keep costs down - and ensure you get all your UNISON-related post as quickly as possible - by keeping your details up to date through using the My Details web service - and in particular to ensure you update your email addresses online. (06.02.12)

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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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Branch Annual General Meeting 2012

This year's branch AGM will be held on Tuesday, 13th March 2012, at 5.30pm. All members are welcome to attend.

The meeting will be held in The Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend.

Please note that those members who have requested that they do not want to receive any mailings from UNISON (this is usually means the UNISON magazines) will not be sent any correspondence relating to the AGM. The reason for this is to ensure that UNISON conforms to the terms of the Data Protection Act.

If you don't normally receive information from UNISON but would like AGM paperwork, please contact the Branch office. (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.

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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Winter Fuel Allowance

The new application form for members to apply for Winter Fuel Allowance is now available - applications are accepted until 29 February 2012.

For more information on the scheme, and who can apply, check out our News Page. (29.01.12)

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Labour and European Law Review from Thompsons

UNISON's solicitors, Thompsons, circulate a weekly Labour and European Law Review, through an email newsletter direct to the subcriber's email address.

The newsletters bring readers the latest employment law news affecting trade unions and their members. Interested UNISON members and reps can subscribe to the newsletter. . (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: from the TUC. 2012 Reps Update - free briefing; Trade Union Studies - a free introductory course in Swansea; Introduction to Equality Law; Union Learning Reps Stage 2 , Cancer in the Workplace; Green Reps course; Mental Health Awareness; Handling Change and Redundancy. Alsothe excellent booklet from UNISON cymru/wales including all the courses for 2012. (06.02.12)