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.

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