Stay Warm This Winter

The Winter Fuel Grant Programme is run by UNISON's charity, There for You. It is a limited fund to help UNISON members who are on a low income with their heating costs over the winter.

Attached,below is a poster, application form and questions and answers leaflet.

Winter Fuel Grant 2019-20 Poster
Winter Fuel Grant 2019-20 Application Form
Winter Fuel Grant 2019-20 Questions and Answers

This programme officially launches on 2 December 2019 and closes on 14 February 2020.

Please note that incomplete applications cannot be processed. Therefore it is essential that the form is filled in correctly and fully to have the best chance of qualifying for the grant. It is also essential that all relevant documents are sent along with the application form.

NJC Pay Claim 2020

While the local government employers decide their response to our pay claim it is vital that we keep up the pressure.

The Branch has sent a motion to all NCC councillors asking them to support our claim and we would like members to get involved by emailing their local councillor.

UNISON has produced a tool to help members do this – all you need to do is click the link below and type in your details. The website will produce a draft email to your local councillor explaining the pay campaign and asking for their support. You will be able to amend or personalise the email before sending.

YOU WILL NEED TO INCLUDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS AND IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU GIVE YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL AND NOT A WORK EMAIL ADDRESS.

The link can be found at https://action.unison.org.uk/page/47685/action/1

Local Government National Pay Claim 2020

Our members have been suffering from pay freezes for a number of years and although they got a pay rise this year and last, their wages have not caught up and many will still not have enough money to buy food and pay their bills, let alone go on holiday or save for their retirement.

Our national pay claim for 2020 is ambitious but necessary. We all need to get behind it to make it successful. Please click on the links below for information about the pay claim and also check this website for regular updates.

Bulletins here: Pay Up Now 1   Pay Up Now 2

Get help with school uniform costs this summer with the School Uniform Grant

Struggling to make ends meet?

Worried about back to school costs?   

Help is on hand

UNISON has set up a limited fund to help UNISON members on low income with school uniform costs by way of a one-off payment of up to £120.

To apply, download the application form School Uniform Grant 2019 Application Form or contact UNISON Direct on 0800 0857 857.  Further information is included on the Question and Answer leaflet School Uniform Grant 2019 Q and A

Please note the following important information:

• only complete applications can be processed, so to stand the best chance of successfully qualifying for the grant, it is very important to fill in the form correctly and to send all documents with the application.
• closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 19 July 2019.