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Oxford Spires Hotel, Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1 4PS, UK
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Click for UNISON campaign for Oxford weighting
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
Branch raises alarm over quality of patient care with new staffing plans for Oxf...
Press release Oxfordshire NHS Trusts are rolling out a new "nursing associate" role. There ar [ ... ]
Latest news from national UNISON
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Austerity is still very real for local services, says UNISON
Austerity is still very real for local services, says UNISON
Commenting on the publication of the government’s local government finance settlement for 2019/20, UNISON head of local government Jon Richards said: “This is another £1bn dose of austerity for councils that will lead to yet more cuts to local services. “In five years over £6bn has been slashed from central government funding for councils. […]The article Austerity is still very real for local services, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Created on: Dec 13, 2018 | 16:46 pm
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The government is making it harder to fight crime, says UNISON
The government is making it harder to fight crime, says UNISON
By slashing police funding, all the government has managed to do is make it harder to fight crime effectivelyThe article The government is making it harder to fight crime, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Created on: Dec 13, 2018 | 16:43 pm
Dec 13, 2018 | 16:43 pm -
Blog: This Christmas, UNISON members will be working around the clock
Blog: This Christmas, UNISON members will be working around the clock
So whether you’re spending this festive period with family, or gritting our streets, travelling long distances to see loved ones or driving around your community caring for those who can’t care for themselves, I want to say thank you. Thank you for everything you do for all of us, now and every single day of the year. I can never say that enough – no-one ever says that to you often enough. You are the glue that holds our fractured[…]
Created on: Dec 12, 2018 | 08:48 am
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Learning to excel
Learning to excel
Former UNISON president Lucia McKeever cites her union's commitment to lifelong learning as a key reason for her unexpected rise through the ranksThe article Learning to excel first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Created on: Dec 11, 2018 | 12:00 pm
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That was the year that was – the year in UNISON
That was the year that was – the year in UNISON
As 2018 draws to a close we look back on a memorable year with the UK's biggest unionThe article That was the year that was – the year in UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Created on: Dec 11, 2018 | 10:17 am
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Young workers need UNISON
Young workers need UNISON
Young workers need trade unions more than ever. The houseless generation are contending with low wages, insecure jobs and no voice at work. Get involved in our campaign to recruit and organise young workers and secure protection at work for future generations.The article Young workers need UNISON first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Created on: Oct 23, 2018 | 16:34 pm
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Say No 2 Subcos
Say No 2 Subcos
Some NHS trusts in England are seeking to save money by creating wholly owned subsidiary companies to deliver services, otherwise known as privatisation by the back door. Say No2Subcos!The article Say No 2 Subcos first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Created on: Sep 28, 2018 | 14:25 pm
Sep 28, 2018 | 14:25 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 |