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UNISON Office, Civic Centre
Pontypool, NP4 6YB
Telephone: 01495 766356
ARCHIVE 2019 - 2021 STORIES
January - December 2021/22
UNISON MEMBERS THANK YOU
A big thank you to all Unison Members working over the Christmas and New Year period.
December 2021
Ends January 
WIN A PRIZE!
Recruit a Friend to UNISON and Win a Prize!
This Christmas we are giving our members the opportunity to £150 worth of gift vouchers of their choice.
All you need to do it recruit a friend to join Torfaen UNISON and become a fully paid member for 4 weeks!
Do you have a friend who works for the local authority, schools, social care etc and would want to join the UK's largest UNISON for local government? If so, ask them to join, and then fill in this form.
To enter fill in the attached form and email it to torfaenunison@torfaenunison.co.uk. Alternatively, you can print it and post to Torfaen UNISON, c/o Civic Centre, Pontypool, NP4 6YB.
December 2021
VOTE YES - BALLOT PAPERS
You should now be starting to receive your ballot papers in the post. It is better to get it done as soon as it comes otherwise you might forget.
December 2021
VOTE YES FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION IN THE NJC PAY BALLOT
What members need to do
1. Post back your ballot
We will send your ballot paper in early December. Keep your eyes peeled and make sure you use your vote. It is vital that we get a high turnout. We must hear from everyone – every role, every workplace, every pay band! Every member must post their ballot paper back using the freepost envelope so it reaches us by 14 January.
If your ballot is lost or spoiled, you can get a replacement by logging into ‘My Unison’ at my.unison.org.uk or call the hotline on 0800 0 857 857.
The hotline is open between 9 December and 10 January.
2. Vote yes! for action on pay
We know going on strike is not something you do lightly. Your job is incredibly important, and people rely on you. But your employer has made you, and other council and school workers, an unfair offer.
1.75% might sound like it’s better than nothing – but with inflation well above 3%, it’s a real terms pay cut. This year, every pound in your pay packet will really count.
It comes after a decade of declining pay. The value of your pay is now 25% lower than it was in 2010! Year after year, it’s been chipped away.
Unless we say ‘enough!’, your pay will fall further, and those holding the purse strings will get away with it. It’s time to take action.
3. Tell your colleagues
If your colleague is not a member of UNISON, that means they won’t be able to vote, so make sure you tell them to join by 3 January to have their say! They can join online, it takes 5 minutes.
December 2021
OMICRON COVID
Welsh Education Minister has just announced that due to the Omicron Covid variant of concern, all staff and learners in secondary schools, colleges and universities should wear face coverings indoors where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
November 2021
FOOD BANKS COLLECTION
It is with sadness that in 2021 we have to collect for food banks. Unfortunately, it's something that many of our members use and we have noticed the need has increased recently.
Torfaen UNISON will be helping to collect the items on the graphic below to help families have the best Christmas possible.
All you need to do is purchase or check your cupboard for one or more of these items and donate it to your
local food bank or arrange for us to collect and we will deliver it to them.
We know they would appreciate a donation, however big or small!
November / December 2021
LEGO BASED THERAPY
Dear Member,
We are lucky enough to be able to fund another Lego Based Therapy course, as we are aware that some members have not been able to get a place on the courses already advertised.
Therefore, the branch has arranged to facilitate a further course (3 x 45 minutes) using the same tutor. The details for this course are:
Tuesday 23rd November
@ 4pm – 4.45pm
Tuesday 30th November
@ 4pm – 4.45pm
Tuesday 7th December
@ 4pm – 4.45pm
via ZOOM
Please contact Karen on unisonmon@btconnect.com or call 07748 152707 to book a place.
This course has proved to be very popular and quickly becomes oversubscribed as places are limited, therefore if you want a place please get in touch as soon as possible.
Also be aware that you will need to complete all three sessions.
Kind regards
Cangen Torfaen Unison Branch
November 2021
SCHOOL STAFF FORUM
To register a place, please contact us at torfaenunison@torfaenunison.co.uk or call 01495 766356 on November 16th, 2021 from 16:30 to 17:30 on TEAMS.
Make a date for UNISON School Staff Forum with Rosie Lewis are Regional Organiser and School Lead. Your opportunity to ask questions online and members and non members of Torfaen Schools are welcome.
Closing Date
November 2021
STARS IN OUR SCHOOLS 2021
Stars in Our Schools 2021 is fast approaching and we've just opened up our 'nominate a star' prize draw.
This is your chance to let a member of school support staff know how much you value the fantastic work they do. Anyone can nominate a school support staff worker for entry into a prize draw to win a £25 Marks and Spencer voucher. (And if your nominee wins, you'll receive a £25 Marks and Spencer voucher too!)
Entries close on 30 November 2021.
Just know, that even in these difficult and unprecedented times, there is help and support. Link to nominate a Star in Your School
October 2021
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Wales will be first UK nation to make teaching of black histories compulsory #BlackHistoryMonth
A MONUMENT of Wales’ first black headteacher and #BlackHistoryMonth campaigner was unveiled in Cardiff.
Betty Campbell, who died in 2017 at the age of 82, defied her doubters after being told as a child that her dream to become a head teacher was “insurmountable”.
October 2021
BABY LOSS AWARENESS WEEK
We’re lighting up in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021.
Blaenavon Workmen’s Hall, the boathouse at Cwmbran Boating Lake, and the Civic Centre in Pontypool were illuminated in pink and blue in honour of parents and families in Torfaen who have lost a baby in pregnancy or infancy this week.
Just know, that even in these difficult and unprecedented times, there is help and support. Link to Baby Loss Awareness Support
If you have been affected by baby loss the Stillbirth & Neonatal death charity (Sands) has information available on their website. Link to Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity
#blaw2021 #babylossawarenessweek2021 #babylossawarenessweek
September 2021
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GREEN UNISON WEEK
Green UNISON Week 18th - 23rd September 2021, here are some of the fantastic resources and webinars planned for next week.
Not only is next week UNISON’s Green Week, it’s also Adult Learners Week – which is kicked-off this evening with the Inspire Adult Learning Awards. The WULF project is up for a national award, and you can register here for a Zoom link or watch live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC14H_5gDYMR6PGJh3iWbarA to find out if we win!
Link to YouTube here
• Monday 20th September – 12pm-1pm – WATCHPARTY: A MESSAGE FROM THE FUTURE II – a lunchtime viewing and discussion of the powerful short film and the role of the union in bringing about the Just Transition.
Watch the short film link here
• Tuesday 21st September – 11.30am-12.30pm - MENOPAUSE IN THE WORKPLACE AWARENESS – join Jenny Griffin for this all-Wales webinar looking at the issue of menopause in the workplace and why it’s a union issue, all ages and genders are very welcome to attend Register FREE for Menopuse In The Worplace
• Wednesday 22nd September – All day - WELLBEING WEDNESDAY – in partnership with our South Wales Local Authority Branches – a day-long programme of webinars ranging from Mental Health Awareness, through Secondary & Vicarious Trauma and Online Misinformation, to an evening hour of Mindfulness Wellbeing Wednesday (for South Wales Local authority employed staff) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
• Thursday 23rd September – 10am-11am - GREENING YOUR WORKPLACE – join Richard Speight to discover more about the impact of the climate crisis on public services, how public service jobs are green jobs, and what more we can do together as a union to help bring about the Just Transition to a zero-carbon Wales.
Register here for FREE for Greening Your Workplace
• Friday 24th September – 11am-12pm - INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL CHAMPIONING AT WORK – learn how public service workers can help their colleagues, friends, and relatives to gain the digital skills they need with our free training and support, in partnership with Digital Communities Wales.
Register here for 'Introduction to Digital Championing @ Work.
September 2021
REJECT VOTE
Despite your courage and sacrifice throughout COVID-19, council and school workers have been offered 1.75%. With inflation at 3.8%, that’s a real terms pay cut. UNISON is launching a consultation and strongly recommends members vote to reject such an unfair offer.
Read more info here. Link to Council and school pay reject vote
August 2021
CLAPPING DOESN'T PAY THE BILLS
Public service workers deserve a decent pay increase.
Staff in the NHS, in social care, in schools, in councils, in the police and elsewhere, have provided vital services to our communities during the pandemic.
Pay has been cut in real terms over a decade of being frozen or capped. Follow UNISON Cymru Wales campaign. Campaign details along with our consultation on unfair pay offers
August 2021
UNISON - FAIR PAY
Pay is coming to a head and we need all of our members and activists to take part in every ballot and every consultation. UNISON is fighting to get the fair pay rise you deserve. Link here to Christina McAnea report.
July 2021
LET'S TALK
Torfaen UNISON are now able to offer members a new Talking Therapies initiative, which is accessed by completing a simple referral form. We can then put you in touch with a counsellor who can offer online or telephone support for issues such as work-related stress, anxiety and depression.
Sessions can be accessed quickly and arranged at a time to suit you. This support is offered free to all Blaenau Gwent UNISON members.
This initiative is being administered by Monmouthshire Branch, therefore if you would like to take up this opportunity, please email unisonmon@btconnect.com and a referral form will be sent to you. If you would like then to complete the form for you over the phone, please call 01291 675502 leaving your name, number and best time to call, and they will call you back to go through this with you. You can now apply online by clicking the link.
Remember- it’s always good to talk #itsokaytonotbeokay Apply for Talking Therapies.
July 2021
THE WELSH GOVERNMENT - TENANCY HARDSHIP GRANTS
The Tenancy Hardship Grant is designed to support people who have fallen behind on their rent by more than eight weeks between 1 March 2020 and 30 June 2021.
The grant is designed to help people stay in their homes and prevent them losing their tenancies.
Grant details. Link here to Welsh Government Tenancy Hardship Grant.
If you are in need of any support - Unison's there for you is a fantastic service for members. Check out their website here. Link here to Welsh Government Tenancy Hardship Grant website.
If your not yet a member, here are some of the reasons why you should be. When times are hard UNISON will be there for you.
July 2021
NURSING EVENT
Come along to our FREE online learning event for Nurses! A full day of taster sessions covering Mindfulness, Maths for Nurses, Going Green, Online Lies & Misinformation and so much more!
Book onto one session, or book on them all – the choice is yours!! Just follow the web link below to register your place. The event is funded by UNISON & the UNISON WULF Project, so there is no fee to attend (although please note that some webinars are UNISON member specific). Book your Place now!
UNISON Nursing Event Tuesday 20th July - 12:00 - 12:30 H&S in the Workplace, 12:45 - 13:45 Online Lies and Misinformation, 14:00 - 15:00 Nurse Question Time, 15:15- 15:45 Dealing with Grief, 16:00 - 16:30 Student Nurse Watch Party, 16:45 - 17:45 Green Agenda, 18:00 - 20:00 Maths for Nurses, 20:15 - 21:15 Mindfulness. Register now closed at https://bit.ly/2TidAUY
July 2021
THERE FOR YOU - FINANCIAL SUPPORT
UNISON charity ''There For you'' can help UNISON members on low incomes with school uniform costs by way of a one-off payment of £50 per child, up to a maximum of £150 per family.
You will be able to download your application form from the link here when the fund opens on Thursday 1st July.
This is always a popular programme so please get your application in quickly.
July 2021
WALES SURVEY - LONG COVID AT WORK
We’re interested in the experiences of people with Long Covid in work. Including people who have lost their jobs because of Long Covid. Long Covid is the term used to describe COVID-19 symptoms that extending beyond the initial infection. Evidence on Long Covid points to symptoms of COVID-19 lasting for weeks, months and possibly years after the infection.
This survey ask questions to better understand how workers with Long Covid have been treated in the workplace.
June 2021
WORKPLACE DISPUTES
Employers can no longer mistreat staff who take part in industrial action, says UNISON. Christina McAnea hails important victory for staff involved in strikes or disputes
Employers will no longer be able to get away with mistreating any employees who take part in union-organised workplace disputes following an important legal decision, says UNISON.
May 2021
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS
UNISON's National Executive Council elections close on 27 May. Make sure you don't miss out on having a say in how your union is run.
May 2021
INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2021
Happy #InternationalNursesDay2021 #NursingTheNation21
It's incredible to think of what you've all achieved over the last year. Stuart Tuckwood, UNISON's National Officer for nursing has recorded the message below to mark this year's event.
Why not join Stuart and other leaders at tonight's live event to celebrate IND and discuss the challenges ahead and how we can empower nurses to lead us through them.
Join us at 7pm on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD1ZWVj4kzw
April 2021
CALLING ALL COMMUNICATION OFFICERS
Next Comms Forum meeting: 15 April. Our meeting will be followed by a Hope Not Hate virtual training session, the Forum is sponsoring: Pushing Back Against Hate Online - Difficult Conversations.
• Comms Forum meeting 14.00 - 15.15
• 10min screen break
• Hope not Hate training 15.25 - 16.25
Please let Alastair Gittins if you would like to attend the Forum meeting and the Hope Not Hate training. Please also advise if there is any good branch comms practice you would like to share a.gittins@unison.co.uk
April 2021
NHS PAY DAY
NHS Pay Day: Show us your windows!
Instead of the pay rise they’re due, our fantastic NHS staff are being rewarded with delays and a potential real-terms pay cut.
We’re asking people to put a poster in their window to support a proper NHS pay rise. Let’s brighten up our streets and show NHS staff they are valued.
Download one of our designs below to colour in, or get creative and make your own. Then share a picture of your window on social media using hashtags #NHSPayDay and #WithNHSStaff.
March 2021
TORFAEN AGM
You are warmly invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of your UNISON branch which will take place on the dates set out below. The Annual General Meeting will elect your Branch Officers, Representatives and ratify the election of Workplace Stewards for the forthcoming year. The aggregate AGM's will be held virtually this year due to the government restrictions and the ongoing pandemic.
Wednesday 24th March @ 4:45pm
Thursday 25th March @ 1pm
Monday 29th March @ 11:30am
Please find in your email the dates of the Annual General Meetings and the Final Agenda. These have also been sent out in the post.
If you have not received this email or the links, please email the Branch Chair at
Jack.Johnson@torfaen.gov.uk
We hope to see you at the meeting.
Diane Morley
Branch Secretary
March 2021
CALLING ALL UNISON CYMRU WALES MEMBERS!
Join us for the virtual launch of the UNISON Senedd elections manifesto 2021 and hear about the priorities we want for public service workers. Monday 15 March, 2.45pm - 3.15pm - Register here
March 2021
SUPPORT NHS PAY RISE
UNISON – which is the UK’s biggest union and represents NHS staff including healthcare assistants, radiographers, porters, midwives and paramedics – says this rise is the equivalent of around £1 an hour for all staff. Read more ...
February 2021
HEART UNISON 2021
Heart UNISON is part of Heart Unions Week, the TUC’s annual event to celebrate unions, to make sure everyone knows why we’re vital at work, and to encourage everyone to join one. Read more ...
February 2021
BE SAFE IN THE WORKPLACE
The COVID19 pandemic has exposed health and safety in the workplace. It's always been important but now it's more important than ever before.
Wherever you work in Wales, whatever you do, become a safety rep today to ensure you and your colleagues are on the safe side.
Health and safety taster session Thursday 4th February 12:30 – 1pm Register form here ....
Find out more here Read more...
#BeOnTheSafeSide #UNISON
February 2021
PAY FAIR FOR CARE
On Wednesday 3 February at 12:30pm, UNISON is hosting a carers' rally as part of the Pay Fair for Care national day of action.
Join the event to hear from care workers, celebrities and politicians. Wednesday, 3 February 2021 from 12:30-14:00 UTC, online with Facebook Live.
January 2021
SCHOOL MEMBERS MEETING
Following our very successful and well-attended meeting for schools' members last week, we are repeating the meeting this Wednesday 20th January at 5pm for those who were unable to attend or could not join the previous meeting as it was full - apologies to all of you for any inconvenience.
So that we can accommodate everybody who'd like to attend, you will need to register to attend the meeting using this link - Register here
This meeting is an opportunity for us to receive information from you about how schools are operating in your area and to answer any questions you may have.
January 2021
SCHOOL MEMBERS MEETING
Dear Member
We would like to invite you to a meeting of school members Thursday 14th Jan. This is an opportunity for us to receive information from you about how schools are operating in your area and to answer any questions you may have.
Please see the joining details below.
Schools members meeting
Thursday, Jan 14, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (GMT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/229348309
You can also dial in using your phone.
United Kingdom (Toll Free): 0 800 031 4727
United Kingdom: +44 20 3713 5011
Access Code: 229-348-309
January 2021
SCHOOLS HELP AND SUPPORT
Schools will now initially be closed until 29th January, with a review to be conducted on that date.
If any of our members are experiencing any issues, questions or heath and safety concerns. We ask that you please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here for you! We are all in this together!
ARCHIVE 2020 STORIES
December 2020
COVID SUPPORT
It’s going to be a hard and difficult winter. UNISON’s members’ charity #ThereForYou may be able to support you with a grant to help pay your bills. Check if you're eligible and apply online by clicking on the image.
Full Facebook video information here. Visit Facebook pages ....
December 2020
ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
The day has finally arrived as Gwent starts on its road to recovery. Wales was the first country in the world to receive supplies of the vaccine last week, and...
Visit Facebook pages ....
December 2020
THANK YOU WORKERS
This year it's been more important than ever to celebrate our amazing members who work in schools. Be proud of what you achieve everyday
December 2020
STARS IN OUR SCHOOLS 2020 UPDATE
Support Staff at St David’s Primary were treated to a lovely handmade card and a certificate from their Headteacher made by the children. And a goodie bag! A massive thank you to their Rep Katrina.
#StarsinourSchools
November 2020
STARS IN OUR SCHOOLS 2020
If any schools in Torfaen would like to get involved with Stars in our Schools this year, we would be more than happy to help.
This year it's going to be different as we know but if you have an idea that will work for your individual school, send an email over to our Branch Chair Jack on Jack.Johnson@torfaen.gov.uk as soon as possible and we will be in contact with how we can help.
UNISON in Schools
It's been a year unlike any other and next Friday 27 November UNISON is celebrating the unsung heroes of education – the support staff who are 'Stars in our Schools'.
Nominate a colleague who goes above and beyond, and you'll enter into a prize draw to win a £25 voucher for them and for yourself, in time for Christmas.
November 2020
BECOME A REP
Any union member can do it.
If you're interested in hearing more about the role of a safety rep click here.
#BeOnTheSafeSide #HealthAndSafety #UNISON
October - November 2020
WALES LOCKDOWN OCTOBER 23RD - NOVEMBER 9th
October 2020
MENOPAUSE QUIZ
How menopause supportive is your workplace?
Take the quiz!
October 2020
THANK YOU!
We are constantly blown away by school staff across Wales. Thank you for your dedication and willingness to go above and beyond.
Because of you, pupils can continue to attend school.
#KeepWalesLearning
October 2020
KEEP TORFAEN SAFE
September 2020
CALLING ALL SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF
Torfaen Unison School Forum online meeting is an opportunity to discuss coronavirus, your rights at work and making schools safe for all to give you an update from the Welsh Government. If you would like to attend please contact:
Email: jack.johnson@torfaen.gov.uk
Call: 01495 766356
September 2020
KEEP WALES SAFE
September 2020
COVID-19 ADVICE FOR SCHOOL AND EARLY YEARS STAFF
Latest news read more .... Please get in touch with your local UNISON branch if your school’s response concerns you.
June - July 2020
MEMBERS SUPPORT LINKS
June - July 2020
MEMBERS SUPPORT LINKS
May 2020
TORFAEN UNISON COVID-19 HARDSHIP FUND
Torfaen UNISON Branch have set up a fund to help members and their families who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship due to Covid 19. The grant is a one off payment of up to £100.
To be eligible you must be a fee paying member of Torfaen branch of UNISON for at least 4 weeks, and have savings of less than £800.
If you are eligible and wish to apply please contact our Welfare Officer Sue Pritchard on sue.pritchardunison@gmail.com, or ring on 07889564124, to complete a simple application form.
Keep safe
Diane Morley
Cangen Torfaen UNISON Branch Secretary
April 2020
MESSAGE OF SUPPORT FROM TORFAEN UNISON BRANCH
Torfaen UNISON represents cleaners, care workers, school staff, housing workers, social workers and many others working in the Public and voluntary Sector.
So many of our members alongside those who work in the NHS are at the frontline of the fight against coronavirus in our community.
As a UNISON branch we, along with the wider union are deeply concerned about the shocking lack of personal protective equipment for staff in the frontline.
Staff who need this to keep themselves and us safe, not only are the NHS suffering from the lack of PPE, but so too are our members in care homes, schools and other frontline services.
It is essential that the Government urgently increase the supply of PPE in hospitals, social care and wherever assessments consider members could be at risk, we also need testing to be rolled out now to frontline staff to enable them to keep themselves and others safe.
If you are concerned about the lack of PPE at work, please let us know, we are here for you.
Either raise it with us directly by calling the branch on: 01495 766356
Or message us at torfaenunison@torfaenunison.co.uk
Alternatively, click on the links for the UNISON online PPE alert reporting tool and the Wales TUC online whistleblowing hotline.
Whatever concerns you have as we move further into this unprecedented territory, please contact us if there is anything we can do to support you.
Keep safe, and thank you for everything that you do to keep us safe
Diane Morley
Cangen Torfaen UNISON Branch Secretary
April 2020
FREE ONLINE COURSES
UNISON Cymru Wales to deliver free online Covid-19 training across Wales Read more .....
March 2020
NJC Circ Coronavirus and Critical Workers Update
School FAQ guidance coronvirus download file
FAQs for school staff download file
IMPORTANT NOTICE: COVID-19 UPDATE
Statement by Kirsty Williams Minister for Education
I’d like to thank parents for listening to the advice and keeping most children at home. I’d be grateful if tomorrow morning you only use schools or childcare as a last resort.
The advice has not changed as a result of tonight’s decision to further restrict movement, which our First Minister, along with other UK leaders took with the sole aim of slowing the spread of coronavirus.
Children should be at home wherever possible, critical workers will still need to have safe care arrangements for their children. Our schools and childcare settings are providing a vital service to support critical workers and our most vulnerable children.
Those involved in the current arrangements looking after children should continue. Many thanks to our amazing teaching and childcare professionals for their commitment in this time of national need.
This situation will continue for the immediate term but we will be reviewing with healthcare professionals, local authorities and our teaching unions.
March 2020
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE
Hi All,
Just to let you know that the Torfaen UNISON office is now closed, however just to reassure you, we can still be contacted via email, click here Torfaen Email or you can call on 01495 766356.
We are here for you, take care and keep safe.
Diane Morley Torfaen UNISON Branch Secretary
February 2020
AGGREGATE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
The Torfaen Unison Branch Committee invite you to attend the forthcoming AGM. We urge you to attend and support your branch, and look forward to seeing you there.
Please click on the document link to the left to view a poster with all three dates.
Closes 14th February
WINTER FUEL GRANT FOR MEMBERS
There for You has set up a limited fund to help UNISON members. If your net income is £18,000 or less you may be eligible to receive a grant of £40.
January 2020
GETTING HELP AS A MEMBER OF UNISON
Many people are struggling to make ends meet while the cost of living spirals. Even a small change in circumstances can turn a manageable situation into a debt problem that threatens your home or your family’s well-being. Whatever the amount, debt can feel stressful, overwhelming and all-consuming. Read more ....
ARCHIVE 2019 STORIES
Closing Date December
CALLING ALL PUPILS
'What Is Climate Change?' and 'How Does It Affect The World?' competition for primary and comprehensive schools with prizes.
Help And Support
TORFAEN HELP AND SUPPORT
Please ring us on 01495 766356 if you want to chat about the benefits of joining UNISON.
Help And Support
UNISON REWARDS
Get paid in cash when you shop from more than hundreds of online retailers. Our members have saved hundreds of pounds so far using our service. Click here for details
Summer 2019
GO FOR GROWTH
Summers coming ..... hopefully. Please check out these offers as a little thank you for being part of Torfaen Unison. Go For Growth
Closing date Friday 19th July 2019
GET HELP WITH SCHOOL UNIFORM COSTS THIS SUMMER
Struggling to make ends meet? Worried about back to school costs? Help is on hand.
We have set up a limited fund to help UNISON members on low income with school uniform costs by way of a one-off payment of up to £120.
To apply, download the application form from:
unison.org.uk/get-help or contact UNISONDirect on 0800 0 857 857.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 19 July 2019.
May / June 2019
SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD
Calling all school support staff - please find below a survey for you to complete from Show Racism the Red Card on tackling racism in schools.
Show Racism the Red Card Survey (English version)
Show Racism the Red Card Survey (Welsh version)
May 2019
TORFAEN TOGETHER
Unison members at Torfaen Council - you can have your say on a new behaviour framework that's being drawn up following last year's staff survey.
April, May, June 2019
FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF 2019
Working in partnership with Unison, The Open University in Wales are offering the following free workshops to support staff and teaching assistants in Wales.
Full details and dates click here
Contact Torfaen Branch