A new edition of Nursing Matters newsletter has been published. Copies are available from our North Tyneside Office.
Now available on line at http://www.unison.org.uk/file/Final%20draft.pdf
Thursday 23 April 2009
UNISON AND NURSING TIMES LAUNCH EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP
A unique partnership between UNISON and the Nursing Times has been launched, to expand and enhance the range of services and information available to the union's nursing members.
A new UNISON/NT microsite is now live on the magazine's website.And new pages on the UNISON website will give nursing members increased access to clinical and research information to inform and develop their practise.
Readers of the NT and visitors to its website will see the major role that UNISON plays as the leading health union.
UNISON national nursing sector chair Ann Moses said: "I am really excited about the link up with NT and know that it will make a real difference to our members. I have always been a member of UNISON and have always read the NT. Bringing the two together in this way makes sense."
UNISON will be publishing regular news items and articles in the Nursing Times magazine and on its website, tackling important issues that affect nurses, midwives, health visitors and healthcare assistants.The partnership will also develop further activities such as joint campaigning and research projects making the most of the two organisations' shared values.
UNISON members have a fantastic opportunity to subscribe to the magazine at a special discounted rate, with a sliding scale of discounts of up to 40%. For further details, click here.
A new UNISON/NT microsite is now live on the magazine's website.And new pages on the UNISON website will give nursing members increased access to clinical and research information to inform and develop their practise.
Readers of the NT and visitors to its website will see the major role that UNISON plays as the leading health union.
UNISON national nursing sector chair Ann Moses said: "I am really excited about the link up with NT and know that it will make a real difference to our members. I have always been a member of UNISON and have always read the NT. Bringing the two together in this way makes sense."
UNISON will be publishing regular news items and articles in the Nursing Times magazine and on its website, tackling important issues that affect nurses, midwives, health visitors and healthcare assistants.The partnership will also develop further activities such as joint campaigning and research projects making the most of the two organisations' shared values.
UNISON members have a fantastic opportunity to subscribe to the magazine at a special discounted rate, with a sliding scale of discounts of up to 40%. For further details, click here.
Wednesday 22 April 2009
MANAGERS IN PARTNERSHIP
The first issue of MiP's new magazine Healthcare Manager is available from our office at North Tyneside.
Website at http://www.miphealth.org.uk/
Website at http://www.miphealth.org.uk/
PTB HEALTHCARE SCIENCE NEWS
The latest issue of our PTB newsletter is not yet available online. Printed copies are available from our office at North Tyneside.
ADMIN & CLERICAL NEWS
The latest Administrative & Clerical Staff newsletter is available a http://www.unison.org.uk/file/18150.pdf
ANCILLARY STAFF NEWSLETTER
For the latest Ancillary Staff newsletter go to http://www.unison.org.uk/file/18046.pdf
Sunday 12 April 2009
HEALTHCARE ON LINE NEWSLETTER APRIL 2009
Build Your Union
Everyone benefits when everyone is in the union. Encourage your colleagues to join so we can all stand together for a better working life.
UNISON @ Northumbria Healthcare Trust
Northumbria Healthcare UNISON has over 2500 members in the Trust, including
Admin & Clerical
Allied Health Professionals
Ancillary
Craft & Maintenance
Healthcare Science
Managers
Nursing
Professional Partners
Association of Pharmacy Technicians
British Association of Occupation Therapists
British Society of Medical Secretaries
College of Operating Department Practitioners
Managers in Partnership
UNISON TO ASK TRUST FOR AN EXTRA DAYSHOLIDAY
Unison is to ask the Trust for recognition for staff in coping with the winter pressures, an extra day holiday for this year or a one off bonus payment.
We will advise the Trust that this would be a way of rewarding all staff for all the hard work they have put in regarding both the winter pressures and for helping the Trust meet its targets.
Legal services
UNISON provides the broadest range of legal help to union members in the UK. We offer advice and assistance not just with work issues, but for you and your family outside the workplace too.
Employment Problems
UNISON boasts the largest number of local union reps, branches and officers in the UK. They're your first port of call for advice and support with problems at work. Where necessary they can refer your case to the regional office or UNISON's specialist in-house lawyers and trade union solicitors.
Injuries and Accidents at work
UNISON has won more than £350 million in compensation for members involved in work-related personal injuries. This includes assaults, industrial diseases and accidents at work, on the way to or from work or on union business. Contact UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845 for more details.
Accidents outside work
UNISON's personal injury service covers any accident which happens to you and your family outside the workplace, including:
· Road traffic accidents
· Accidents in the street
· Accidents while on holiday
· Disease cases
· Slipping and tripping accidents.
· Holiday accident claims
If you've had an accident on the job or outside work during the last three years you may be entitled to compensation. Your family may also qualify for injuries outside work. In case of accident or injury you can phone UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845.
Free initial legal advice
UNISON members can get free initial legal advice on any matter not related to work from UNISON's solicitors. This service entitles you to receive a 30-minute telephone interview.
The service does not apply to advice on a legal action that you are.lready pursuing or cover Inheritance Tax issues. Phone UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845 for more details
Work tenancy problems
You may be eligible for advice from UNISON's solicitors if you need to live in particular accommodation as part of your job or your employer has given you accommodation as part of the job.
Wills and conveyancing
Members can use our free wills service and are eligible for cut price conveyancing. Phone UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845 for more details.
Criminal cases
Members get free legal represention if they face criminal charges arising out of their work. We can also represent members for road traffic offences if your job is at risk should you be convicted. You must contact your UNISON branch if you need to use this service. If you have any problem please phone UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845.
Immigration
UNISON can provide advice or represent members who experience immigration problems that threaten their employment.
Medical negligence
UNISON offers a free initial screening service for members who have been affected by medical negligence.
Everyone benefits when everyone is in the union. Encourage your colleagues to join so we can all stand together for a better working life.
UNISON @ Northumbria Healthcare Trust
Northumbria Healthcare UNISON has over 2500 members in the Trust, including
Admin & Clerical
Allied Health Professionals
Ancillary
Craft & Maintenance
Healthcare Science
Managers
Nursing
Professional Partners
Association of Pharmacy Technicians
British Association of Occupation Therapists
British Society of Medical Secretaries
College of Operating Department Practitioners
Managers in Partnership
UNISON TO ASK TRUST FOR AN EXTRA DAYSHOLIDAY
Unison is to ask the Trust for recognition for staff in coping with the winter pressures, an extra day holiday for this year or a one off bonus payment.
We will advise the Trust that this would be a way of rewarding all staff for all the hard work they have put in regarding both the winter pressures and for helping the Trust meet its targets.
Legal services
UNISON provides the broadest range of legal help to union members in the UK. We offer advice and assistance not just with work issues, but for you and your family outside the workplace too.
Employment Problems
UNISON boasts the largest number of local union reps, branches and officers in the UK. They're your first port of call for advice and support with problems at work. Where necessary they can refer your case to the regional office or UNISON's specialist in-house lawyers and trade union solicitors.
Injuries and Accidents at work
UNISON has won more than £350 million in compensation for members involved in work-related personal injuries. This includes assaults, industrial diseases and accidents at work, on the way to or from work or on union business. Contact UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845 for more details.
Accidents outside work
UNISON's personal injury service covers any accident which happens to you and your family outside the workplace, including:
· Road traffic accidents
· Accidents in the street
· Accidents while on holiday
· Disease cases
· Slipping and tripping accidents.
· Holiday accident claims
If you've had an accident on the job or outside work during the last three years you may be entitled to compensation. Your family may also qualify for injuries outside work. In case of accident or injury you can phone UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845.
Free initial legal advice
UNISON members can get free initial legal advice on any matter not related to work from UNISON's solicitors. This service entitles you to receive a 30-minute telephone interview.
The service does not apply to advice on a legal action that you are.lready pursuing or cover Inheritance Tax issues. Phone UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845 for more details
Work tenancy problems
You may be eligible for advice from UNISON's solicitors if you need to live in particular accommodation as part of your job or your employer has given you accommodation as part of the job.
Wills and conveyancing
Members can use our free wills service and are eligible for cut price conveyancing. Phone UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845 for more details.
Criminal cases
Members get free legal represention if they face criminal charges arising out of their work. We can also represent members for road traffic offences if your job is at risk should you be convicted. You must contact your UNISON branch if you need to use this service. If you have any problem please phone UNISONdirect on 0845 355 0845.
Immigration
UNISON can provide advice or represent members who experience immigration problems that threaten their employment.
Medical negligence
UNISON offers a free initial screening service for members who have been affected by medical negligence.
Monday 6 April 2009
TRUST WINS EQUAL PAY CASE
Collective negotiating for equal pay in the health service has been vindicated after the Newcastle employment tribunal threw out a legal challenge from no win, no fee lawyers to Agenda for Change.
Agenda for Change is the NHS pay system introduced in 2004 to address unequal pay in the health service, after years of negotiation between employers and health unions led by UNISON.But in the case of Hartley v Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, a firm of no win, no fee lawyers sought to challenge the whole of the new pay system on a number of grounds, claiming that it breached both the Equal Pay Act and the Sex Discrimination Act.
The Newcastle tribunal has rejected that challenge, on all the grounds raised. It noted that it was open to unions to pursue individual equal pay claims through the courts or employment tribunals – but its current experience of claims shows that "it could have taken a period of several years for those claims to come to fruition. The outcome might have been that some employees would have obtained equal pay; others would not.”UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis also welcomed the tribunal’s decision, saying: “This shows it is possible to strive for the goal of dealing with equal pay using collective means.
Full document @ http://www.nhsla.com/NR/rdonlyres/75F6423E-5466-43ED-B01E-51FFA0B18F7E/0/HartleyvNorthumbriaHealthcare.doc
Agenda for Change is the NHS pay system introduced in 2004 to address unequal pay in the health service, after years of negotiation between employers and health unions led by UNISON.But in the case of Hartley v Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, a firm of no win, no fee lawyers sought to challenge the whole of the new pay system on a number of grounds, claiming that it breached both the Equal Pay Act and the Sex Discrimination Act.
The Newcastle tribunal has rejected that challenge, on all the grounds raised. It noted that it was open to unions to pursue individual equal pay claims through the courts or employment tribunals – but its current experience of claims shows that "it could have taken a period of several years for those claims to come to fruition. The outcome might have been that some employees would have obtained equal pay; others would not.”UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis also welcomed the tribunal’s decision, saying: “This shows it is possible to strive for the goal of dealing with equal pay using collective means.
Full document @ http://www.nhsla.com/NR/rdonlyres/75F6423E-5466-43ED-B01E-51FFA0B18F7E/0/HartleyvNorthumbriaHealthcare.doc
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