UNISON IN GWENT is the largest Public Services Trade Union in the region
With some 15,000 members, UNISON In Gwent is the largest Public Services Trade Union in the region and Britain’s largest Public Services Trade Union. As a consequence of the UK Governments austerity agenda, Unison branches and Local Authorities across Wales have needed to work more collaboratively. In Gwent Unison branches have a long tradition of working together. Building on the success of our achievements to date this website has been created and developed to keep members informed, to become a destination for those seeking help and support and to ensure that branches are accessible to all staff working across the region.
April 2024
HOW TO VOTE - NEW ID REQUIREMENTS
This is a milestone year for democracy. Four billion people, more than half of the world’s population, will go to the polls in 2024. It is the first time so many have been able to exercise their vote in a single year.
More information link click here
April 2024
COUNCIL AND SCHOOL PAY
We've submitted our local government pay claim for 2024. We've asked for:
- £3,000 or 10%, whichever is greater
- Review of equality pay gaps
- Reduction of the working week
- Additional annual leave
More information link click here
March 2024
MARCH AGAINST RACISM
Workers from across Wales will be joining a march against racism in the centre of Cardiff.
UNISON, which represents thousands of public sector staff, is supporting the event in the Welsh capital on Sunday 17 March.
Read full article click here
March 2024
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
There's an exciting online event coming up for International Women's Day.
To register your interest for this excellent event click the link below.
Read full article click here #IWD24
March 2024
DENIED FLEXIBLE WORKING REQUESTS
Three in ten (30%) women employed in schools, hospitals, care homes, town halls, police stations and other key public services across Wales have had their requests to work flexibly denied, according to a UNISON survey.
March 2024
HAPPY ST DAVID'S DAY / DYDD GWYL DEWI HAPUS
March 1st 2024 #UnisonWales
February 2024
EMPOWERING HUMANS IN AN AI WORLD
Andrew Law of the Open University talks to UNISON about the issues and opportunities posed by the AI revolution and how unions have a vital role to play in influencing its development and implementation.
February 2024
LGBT+ WORKERS
At UNISON’s LGBT+ conference in November, delegates welcomed the launch of the Year of LGBT+ Workers which will take place throughout 2024.
This campaign follows UNISON’s successful Year of Disabled Workers campaign in 2022 and the Year of Black Workers in 2023. It is an excellent opportunity to engage LGBT+ workers, grow the union’s LGBT+ membership and embed LGBT+ rights in its organising, campaigning and bargaining strategies.
February 2024
UNISON COLLEGE
There's still time to book on to our Borrowing: Dealing with Debt session on Tues 6 February 12.30 - 1.30pm. We know money is a tough subject, but it’s always good to get as much control as possible. Whatever you do for a living, this session is aimed at those with questions about borrowing money - past, present and future.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Feb 7 - UNISON Learning Cafe
Feb 14 - Introduction to Excel
Feb 14 - Budgeting in 2024
Feb 15 - Getting started with Mentoring Skills
Feb 28 - Disabled Members Branch Officer Training.
For more information and to register, please click the link
UNISON USEFUL LINKS TO SAVE YOU MONEY
Please inform us if you see an outdated link, thank you.
CHECK YOUR BENEFITS
It can often be tricky to figure out which benefits you are eligible for and how to claim.
Check your support now with the UNISON Benefits Calculator.
BUDGET PLANNER
The first vital step in taking control of your finances is to create your own personal budget plan. Our user friendly budget planner is free to use and should only take minutes to complete if you have all your financial information to hand.
> Budget planner link here
WELLBEING MATTERS
Wellbeing breaks can provide welcome relief from stress and respite from difficult circumstances – this can include assisting with recovery from illness to help prepare for a return to work.
January 2024
KEEP WARM THIS WINTER
UNISON's charity, There for You, is again helping members stay warm this winter with grants of up to £200 towards your fuel bills.
Set a reminder for Wednesday 24 January, as grants go live at 8.30am and 5pm and they go fast.
January 2024
2024 POD CAST
A new episode of the UNISON Local Government podcast is out now. Yesterday, an all-member email was sent to local government members advising them of the podcast. After evaluating series 1, we’ve changed the podcast's name to ‘Behind the Service: a UNISON insight into Local Government’.
In this podcast, Ruth Levin and Paul Bell chat with Tony Wright and Abi Coombs from UNISON’s charity, There For You.
This episode of the UNISON Podcast covers:
- What ‘There For You’ is, and how it works
- The sheer range of support available
- Quantifying the charity’s massive impact across the year
- How UNISON members can access support and get involved with the charity
Listen now on your favourite podcast platform via the links below! Please promote the podcast within your branch and regional networks.
Listen online: http://www.unison.org.uk/podcast
Listen on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/mwdhy3ds
Listen on Apple: http://tinyurl.com/32xt2vjd
Listen on Google Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/w4s2evrx
Listen on Amazon Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/y6hp3z62
January 2024
2024 LOCAL SERVICE CHAMPIONS AWARDS
Our annual Local Service Champions Awards celebrate the incredible work that local authority staff do and its impact on the lives of the people who depend on it. Without dedicated workers who make a difference so many invaluable services would disappear, so we owe our champions a huge debt.
Contact Your Local UNISON IN GWENT Branch
UNISON
Blaenau Gwent
County Branch
UNISON Office
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Municipal Offices
Ebbw Vale
NP23 6XB
Telephone: 01495 355252
UNISON
Caerphilly
County Branch
UNISON Office
Tredomen Business & Technology Centre
Tredomen Park
Ystrad Mynach
CF82 7FN
Telephone: 01443 863279
UNISON Monmouthshire
County Branch
UNISON Office
1st Floor Community Education Centre
18 Maryport Street
Usk
Monmouthshire
NP15 8AE
Telephone: 01291 675502
UNISON
Torfaen
County Branch
UNISON Office
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB
Telephone: 01495 766356
Contact Your Local UNISON Branch for latest news, campaigns. meetings and offers.
UNISON, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY.
Telephone: 0800 0 857 857
UNISON Cymru/Wales, UNISON House, Custom House Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AP. Telephone 0800 0 857 857
