UNISON Leeds Local Government Branch

 

Budget: Government war on public services
(07.07.10) Council workers, Voluntary Sector workers, College workers are in the front line. The Conservative / Liberal Democrat Coalition Government Budget - delivered a couple of weeks ago - was every bit as bad as had been forecast. UNISON immediately accused the Government of declaring war on public services and public service workers with the most draconian budget in decades. Local Government workers and other public sector workers are going to be the innocent victims of job-cuts and pay freezes. Click here

Bramley Buffaloes - free tickets!
(13.05.10) Leeds UNISON sponsors the Bramley Buffaloes Rugby League team. We.ve got some complimentary season tickets.  If you would like to go to one of their home games please contact Glen Pickersgill at the branch or on his mobile 07891270248 and he can arrange to meet you and let you in the game. Check out the Bramley Buffaloes. You can also see the other social events you can get involved with including the walking club and the bowling team here.

UNISON Leeds Local Government Branch is on Facebook
(20.04.10) The facebook site for members and supporters of the Leeds Local Government Branch of UNISON. The branch has members who work for Leeds City Council and its related ALMOs and Education Leeds, local colleges and voluntary sector employers in Leeds. Click here

Sick Notes are being replaced with Fit Notes
(20.02.10) So when you visit your GP you will get this note, which may say that you could be at work if some arrangements are made. The branch will be issuing guidance specific to Leeds City Council, Education Leeds and ALMOs. The TUC has issued some general guidance which will help members and stewards with the new Fit Notes. You can download this here.

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