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Unison adds its name to statement on anti-migrant rhetoric.
Unison along with several other health care unions have released a statement - Keeping our communities safe from racism. The statement comes off the back of the recent 'Raise the colours' campaign, largely organised by Andrew Currien. Currien was a former key member of the English Defence League's leadership bodyguard team and also ran a 'security' firm for the far right party British First. Currien has previously been jailed for his part in a racist death, convicted 2009.
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Oct 151 min read


EHRC Guidance delayed on Trans access to services and sports.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has delayed its updated Code of Practice being published following the Supreme Court's ruling in...
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Aug 221 min read


Does your boss have the right to monitor your Social Media?
The relationship between employers and workers is based on the 'master and servant' relationship, and as a result, the UK laws that...
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Aug 213 min read


Bin collections moving to 3 week cycle in Herts
North Herts and East Herts have decided to move their waste collection service to a 3 week cycle in an effort to save money. What...
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Aug 61 min read


Social Work Registration Fees Increase ten fold over the cost of living!
Social Work England (SWE) are increasing social worker professional registration fees for this registration year and the following three...
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Aug 52 min read


This Land Development
The Council's wholly owned company This Land has made the news yet again. Unison is not allowed to ask questions on what is happening to...
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Aug 52 min read


LGPS Scheme member vacancy
Are you a member of the LGPS? If so and you have a keen interest in how the scheme is managed, there is a role for you on the...
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Mar 61 min read


Social Work in Crisis
Unison has attended meetings and heard directly from many of our members working in Social Work at Cambridgeshire County Council CCC. ...
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Feb 52 min read


Fitness to Practice
One of the huge benefits of being a Unison member is access to its much rated (personal endorsement of the Branch Secretary) of it...
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Dec 11, 20241 min read


10 Years of Stars In Our Schools
It's 10 years since Unison launched Star In Our Schools, a celebration of the work that School Support Staff do on a daily basis in our...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read


Local Government Pension Scheme funds being used to grow the economy
In what appears to be the biggest reform to the LGPS fund, Rachel reeves wants to move the 86 smaller and individual funds we have, to...
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Nov 14, 20242 min read


Winter Essentials Grant
You shouldn't have to chose between heating and eating. So if you are a on a low income and meet certain criteria, you may be eligible...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read


Unison dispute with Astrea finally resolved
In the autumn of 2023 Unison Cambridgeshire became aware that Astrea had implemented a new pay structure for Teaching assistants,. This...
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Sep 3, 20242 min read


Trade Union request for NJC pay review - REJECTED
As other public sector workers received improved offers to settle their disputes (Fire Brigade, Teachers and Junior Doctors). The joint...
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Aug 29, 20242 min read


(Nearly) New Branch Banner
In 2023 the Branch received its new banner from Cambridge based radical arts group 'Sew Angry'. It has seen 'action' supporting the Fire...
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Aug 21, 20241 min read


''Significant failings'' with Council's SEND approach
The BBC are now reporting on the problems within our Sat/Send provision. Unison has raised these issues many times with the relevant...
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Aug 14, 20241 min read


Branch Statement on the recent Racist and Islamophobic riots.
Unison Cambridgeshire Branch condemn the racist and Islamophobic violence that has swept across the Country. We deplore the reasoning...
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Aug 8, 20242 min read


Welcome to Your New UNISON - Cambridgeshire County Website!
Welcome to Your New UNISON - Cambridgeshire County Website!
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Aug 7, 20242 min read
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