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Oxford march for the NHS June 2018 to demand Oxford weighting, more NHS funds and an end to privatisation.
Latest news from Oxon Health Branch
On Tuesday 9th April UNISON's National Health Delegate Conference voted overwhelmingly to suppor [ ... ]
Press release Oxfordshire NHS Trusts are rolling out a new "nursing associate" role. There ar [ ... ]
Latest news from national UNISON
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Bradford NHS members suspend strike action
Bradford NHS members suspend strike action
UNISON to present its case to trust for services to remain in-houseThe article Bradford NHS members suspend strike action first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Created on: Aug 23, 2019 | 10:26 am
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West Midlands Ambulance Service wins back contract
West Midlands Ambulance Service wins back contract
Bringing the 111 and 999 services together should lead to "real improvements" for both patients and staffThe article West Midlands Ambulance Service wins back contract first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Created on: Aug 21, 2019 | 12:22 pm
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Government should heed report’s call and fund councils properly
Government should heed report’s call and fund councils properly
Commenting on the report on council funding published today (Wednesday) by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Local councils are in a bad way and the blame lies solely at the government’s door. With funding in short supply, local authorities have had to cut back services substantially, […]The article Government should heed report’s call and fund councils properly first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Created on: Aug 20, 2019 | 23:01 pm
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All-women shortlists must not be ‘meddled with’
All-women shortlists must not be ‘meddled with’
Dave Prentis urges Jeremy Corbyn to protect female representation The article All-women shortlists must not be ‘meddled with’ first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Created on: Aug 16, 2019 | 09:42 am
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Government only doing ‘half the job’ by replacing police officers
Government only doing ‘half the job’ by replacing police officers
UNISON calls for government to replace the thousands of police staff axed since 2010The article Government only doing ‘half the job’ by replacing police officers first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Created on: Aug 13, 2019 | 23:01 pm
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Defend local government pensions
Defend local government pensions
The latest attack on pension rights is the thin end of the wedge. Email your MP now.The article Defend local government pensions first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Created on: Jul 12, 2019 | 13:30 pm
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Local Service Champions
Local Service Champions
A huge network of people work together to keep our local communities going. Yet very few of us probably recognise the vital local services that we come into contact with everyday. It's time to give our local service champions the recognition they deserve.The article Local Service Champions first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Created on: Mar 15, 2019 | 15:23 pm
Mar 15, 2019 | 15:23 pm
Rule Book benefits
Accident Benefit
The accident must happen in the course of the member’s employment, or whilst travelling to or from work or upon Union business.
£3.60 per day, £18.00 per week maximum during the whole period in which the member is unable to work by reason of the accident up to a maximum of 30 days or £108.00 in any calendar year.
Conditions of qualification
- Benefits are available as an entitlement to all members who are not in arrears with their
subscriptions and satisfy the qualifications for benefit detailed below but are otherwise
available at the absolute discretion of the National Executive Council. Members receiving
benefit shall continue to pay subscriptions to the Union, unless otherwise decided by the
National Executive Council. - For the purpose of establishing qualifications for benefit, completed continuous years of
membership of either COHSE, NALGO or NUPE as well as UNISON shall be counted as
reckonable membership. - Only one rule book benefit will be paid in respect of any one accident, illness or death. This
will be the rule book benefit with the highest monetary value. - Other conditions may apply for specific benefits. Please see National Rule Book under steward resources
Death Benefit
As from 1st July 2010 the death benefit shall be:
Completed years of continued membership
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Under 5 years |
£110 |
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Over 5 and less than 15 |
£220 |
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Over 15 and less than 25 |
£330 |
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Over 25 |
£440 |
Fatal Accident Benefit
The fatal accident must happen in the course of the member’s employment, or whilst travelling to or from work or upon Union business and the member must be survived by a partner, or at least one dependant.
Completed years of continued membership
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Under 5 years |
£1,925 |
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Over 5 and less than 15 |
£3,850 |
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Over 15 and less than 25 |
£5,775 |
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Over 25 |
£7,700 |