Archive news
18th June 2010
UNISON National Delegate Conference - The latest blog
It's been sunny in Bournemouth but what else has been happening at UNISON's national conference ? Find out in the latest blog from Lancashire rep, Sue Holmes. Read More...
18th June 2010
UNISON STEPS UP FIGHT AGAINST CUTS
WARNING OVER IMPACT ON LOCAL ECONOMIES
Lancashire UNISON are warning local people about the dangers to local economies of huge public spending cuts leading to job losses, set to be announced in the budget on Tuesday (22 June). Read More...
14th June 2010
UNISON Local Government Conference Blog
Conference delegate, Sue Holmes, blogs from this years UNISON Local Government conference in Bournemouth. Read More...
7th June 2010
Cameron speech - UNISON reaction
UNISON General Secretary, Dave Prentis, responds to David Cameron's speech today on the economy. Read More...
20th May 2010
Prentis in Preston
UNISON General secretary, Dave Prentis, was in Preston to discuss with branch activists the threats of the new Con-Dem coallition governement. Read More...
19th May 2010
Preparing For Industrial Action
The Branch is making important prepartions ahead of any potential industrial action. Read More...
18th May 2010
Pay and Grading Review/Job Evaluation – What to do now
If you haven't already done so, time is running out to raise a query about your job evaluation results Read More...
10th May 2010
Guidelines for School Support Staff - providing short term cover
Unison have published some guidelines for members in schools providing “short term cover” in a classroom setting. Read More...
5th May 2010
Lancashire's Strategic Partnership
The branch has written to the Chief Executive requesting information about the planned Strategic Partnership. The proposals relating to trade union involvement in this project do not meet our aspirations and to safeguard the interests of our members we need far more information than has been provided to date.
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30th April 2010
Update from LCC
The County Council have issued updated advice following questions from staff. Read More...
28th April 2010
LCC issues letters of dismissal to impose Equal Pay Review
On receipt of the 2nd letter from LCC, Unison is advising members to accept the Council's offer of reengagement on a new contract – and to continue to show their disappointment and anger with the actions of the Council by supporting and industrial response. Members should read the following bulletin very carefully. Read More...
23rd April 2010
Re: Staff Notices Lancashire County Council
Members are contacting us to ask about the content of a management communication concerning your right to participate in a ballot for Industrial Action or participate in action following a ballot of members.
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21st April 2010
Protect our members' pensions
UNISON has gained a commitment that Labour will honour the agreements on public sector pensions Read More...
11th April 2010
Tell us what EPR will cost you ?
Changes to Terms and Conditions may mean some staff are losing more on top reductions in earnings following the implementation of the new pay and grading structure. Tell us about the true costs of EPR to you. Read More...
3rd April 2010
UNISON MEETS WITH LCC HR
Loud And Clear Number 8 is being sent to all members - read the details here. Read More...
1st April 2010
Equal Pay Review - advice for school support staff
We are writing separately to our members in schools to try and clarify some of the queries coming through to us and hopefully make some sense of what is a confusing and for some a distressing time. Read More...
29th March 2010
UNISON POSITION STATEMENT AND INITIAL ADVICE
The latest information from UNISON Read More...
29th March 2010
Election of Convenor - Results
The outcome of the recent elections for branch convenors Read More...
24th March 2010
Joint Union Meeting
Advice for members Read More...
24th March 2010
Equal Pay Review - UNISON declares
UNISON has today written to the Lancashire County Council regarding the outcomes of the Equal Pay Review and requesting more talks. Read More...
17th March 2010
Equal Pay Review – The Facts
Briefings for managers are currently underway across LCC in preparation for the release of information about your new pay and grade together with the final terms and conditions package. Read More...
16th March 2010
Terms and Conditions Consultation Meeting -UPDATE
UNISON presents revised proposals. Read More...
3rd March 2010
Lancaster Area Members General Meeting
Wednesday 3rd March - 6pm at Lancaster and Morecambe College
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15th February 2010
Terms And Conditions Consultation - UNISON's response
Details of UNISON's response to proposed changes to Terms and Conditions. Read More...
14th February 2010
Lancashire’s Strategic Partnership
Lancashire County Council is currently assessing “expressions of interest” from parties in a tender for core services - UNISON will be getting an expert view of the process. Read More...
3rd February 2010
LCC Update on EPR Consultations - week 10
The latest update published on the LCC intranet. Read More...
29th January 2010
Latest news from the pensions campaign
MPs will be discussing an early day motion supporting the LGPS. Read More...
28th January 2010
Equal Pay Review - Week Nine Update from LCC
The latest update from LCC on the consulations for the Equal Pay Review Read More...
27th January 2010
Rally for Public Services - 30 January 2010, Liverpool
Show your support for Public Services by joining this joint Trade Union rally. Read More...
26th January 2010
Local Government Employers Announce Pay Freeze For Council Staff
Local government unions, UNISON, GMB and UNITE, representing 1.6 million workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, have today been told that their members face a pay freeze in 2010/2011 Read More...
21st January 2010
More UNISON Talking Points - your chance to talk about the issues that matter
More opportunities for members to talk about the issues that matter to you. Read More...
21st January 2010
LCC Update on Eighth week of negotiations
The latest weekly report has been posted on the LCC intranet. Read More...
14th January 2010
EPR Review - update from LCC
Management posted the following update regarding the ongoing consultations about the Equal Pay Review. Read More...
13th January 2010
Equal Pay Review - Talks Resume
Equal Pay Review Special Bulletin No.4(1.4mb)