Welcome to UNISON Blaenau Gwent
Blaenau Gwent is a county borough in Wales, sharing its name with a parliamentary constituency.
Branch latest news, archive news and branch representatives
UNISON Office, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council,
Municipal Offices, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6XB
Telephone: 01495 355252
Blaenau Gwent borders the unitary authority areas of Monmouthshire and Torfaen to the east, Caerphilly to the west and Powys to the north. Its main towns are Abertillery, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale and Tredegar. Its highest point is Coity Mountain at 1,896 feet.
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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
THANKS GARY
Not something you see in a TEAMS meeting everyday. What a fantastic guest Gary was and we would like to thank him wholeheartedly for attending - We would also like to thank you, our members, we hope you had a great AGM.
If you have any further questions, please give us a call in the office 01495 355252
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 More #IWD24
March 2024
HAPPY SAINT DAVID'S DAY / DYDD GWYL DEWI HAPUS
Happy St David's Day #UnisonWales
February 2024
AGM 2024
The AGM 2024 group is now up, confirm your attendance and please share with your fellow staff members.
Tuesday 20th February, 4.00pm UTC.
February 2024
APPRENTICE MEMBERS
Apprentices can join UNISON from £10 a year which gives you the support of a union - our reps, legal team, a helpline and more.
UNISON organises, protects and campaigns for apprentices #Unison #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2024
February 2024
SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF SEMINAR
Save the date for an insightful School Support Staff Seminar on the 23rd of February 2024 – an event designed exclusively for our valued UNISON School Support Staff. The Seminar will be held at the Radisson Blu in Cardiff.
Join us for insightful discussions and workshops covering crucial topics like Menopause awareness, an update on reviewing TA Job Descriptions, understanding the ALN Act, and be inspired by our special guest speaker, Libby Nolan, UNISON’s President. Excitingly, we'll soon be announcing additional influential speakers!
Stay tuned for registration details, which will be shared soon through email and this Facebook page. To ensure you don't miss out, take a moment to verify that your details are up to date.
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.
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.
Contact Blaenau Gwent Branch