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APPLYING FOR STRIKE FUNDS (Leeds Trinity)
There are 2 funds you can apply for: National Strike Pay (NSP) – this is available to all, but you must still apply Branch Hardship Fund (HF) – you have to state you wish to apply Both funds will require you to attach 2 payslips to the form – one from any month...
Strike Pay in September*
*For strike action taken 29 September, 2 & 3 October 2023 Over the past year, we have used a net pay calculation for paying strike pay to members who have taken action. However, the calculation needs to be different for October’s pay, when Sept/Oct’s strike...
STRIKE FAQs UoL (September-October 2023)
When are the strike days? Strike action will take place on Friday 29 September, Monday 2 October & Tuesday 3 October, inclusive. All strike days will run from midnight to midnight. Do I have to go on strike? There is no legal obligation to strike, but we are...
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Welcome to University of Leeds UNISON branch.
We negotiate on behalf of our members for better pay and conditions, help individuals in trouble, and campaign for a safer, fairer University and society. New members and those wanting to get involved are always welcome
UNISON is one of Britain’s biggest union, representing more than 1.3 million members across the UK’s public services.
UNISON Membership
Can I access help and advice as soon as I’ve joined UNISON?
Once you’ve joined our Branch, for the first 4 weeks of your membership, you are entitled to up to 30 minutes of advice via email, telephone or face-to-face meeting. After 4 weeks of membership, you are entitled to the full benefits of UNISON including full representation at formal meetings and legal advice through our Regional Office.
Pre-existing Issues
If you join our Branch with the knowledge that there is already an issue you want to raise with us, or that an incident has already occurred before you joined, you will only be entitled to one 30-minute advice session about this. This is in line with the UNISON Rule Book, Section K 2 (i) which states: “The member must have been in membership of the union for at least 4 weeks prior to the incident or occurrence that leads to her/him seeking legal assistance from the Union.”. This rule also applies to those members who have 4 weeks or more of subscription arrears. Please note, it is the member’s responsibility to ensure subscriptions are paid.
Union membership is not something staff should only have when there is a problem. All three campus trade unions consult and negotiate policies and procedures on behalf of all staff. The more members we have, the stronger we are and the more presence we have at the negotiating table.
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