To support UNISON’s Stars in our Schools campaign, Local Organiser Natasha Gales organised a coffee morning at St Francis of Assisi RC Primary School in Norwich on Friday 23rd November 2018. The event was aimed at celebrating the amazing work of teaching assistants in the school, and was fully supported by the leadership team of […]
The national employers and unions agreed a two year pay deal the 2nd year of which involved changes to the Spinal Column Points (SCP’s) used on the national pay spine. This was necessary because the SCP’s had become squeezed up at the lower end of the pay spine. This was caused by the National Minimum […]
Morning UNISON assembly at the Conference for the National Delegates in Brighton on Tuesday the 16th of June 2018. This morning, the first point was centred around the Good Friday agreement. As a foreigner living in the UK for the past 5+ years, I have only gotten a little insight into the current policies and […]
UNISON has welcomed support from Jeremy Corbyn in the fight to keep Norfolk’s children’s centres open. The Labour Party leader visited a centre in Norwich to warn of the “national emergency” facing children’s services. Norfolk’s children and families are at the sharp end of the emergency following the Tory-run council’s decision to shut 46 of […]
Norfolk’s Liberal Democrat Councillors have confirmed they oppose the closure of Burman House. Councillor Brian Watkins, Lib Dem spokesperson for the Adult Social Care Committee said ” It is a good home and well run and the residents are settled and happy there” Brian also asked “why are they even thinking of such an option?” […]
Burman House – Local MP Responds UNISON have raised the closure of Burman House with local MP Elizabeth Truss. Her response is as follows; “I am extremely concerned to read about the closure of Burman House. I have raised a number of points with the Managing Director of Norsecare. I have asked Norsecare to outline […]
At a time of shocking reports of care in some care homes Burman House has been rated “Good” for the last two CQC Inspections. Why close it? Burman House provides a safe and loving home for 27 vulnerable elderly people. Why put them through the trauma of uncertainty and a forced move? Norsecare who run […]
UNISON opposes the proposals from Norfolk County Council to close 46 of the 53 Children’s Centres. This proposal arises from a decision to cut the budget from £10m to £5m/annum made in February 2018. That proposal made no mention of centre closures. UNISON have long raised concerns about NCC setting budgets promising savings but with […]
Ballot Outcome Thanks again for voting on the revised proposals. The results are as follows regarding the changes to; Overtime Threshold…… … For 110 v Against 14 Concessionary Day…….……For 117 v Against 8 Sickness Pay………………..…..For 121 v Against 4 Maternity Pay, return to work….For 118 v Against 7 Whilst we would want to come up […]
If you work for NCC Highways, you need to read our flyer regarding the proposed transfer of Highways Services to NORSE. Highways Commercialisation Project If you require more information contact Jonathan Dunning, Branch Secretary. Email: jonathan.dunning@unisonnorfolkcounty.co.uk