UNISON West Sussex

West Sussex local government branch of UNISON. For membership support contact our office.

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Local Government Reorganisation: we submitted a response to the statutory consultation yesterday, opposing LGR but calling for Option A, if it has to go ahead, as this will have the least negative impact on our members at work and council residents. https://t.co/YqW6qWZEyh

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Thanks to UNISON’s campaigning and lobbying, Government has announced it will increase the tax-free mileage rate to 55p with immediate effect. But this does not alter the rate employers pay in and of itself - find out what the branch is doing for members: https://t.co/bU5qhNfP5Y

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NJC Pay Latest: 3.3% offer REJECTED, ballot starts 9 July. Read the latest, as we explain the targeted and disaggregated industrial action ballot UNISON is running from 9 July. See if you will be balloted and get up to speed with your pay: https://t.co/n3ZWM9uxuw

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Workplace days of action for Palestine this week! We are at Crawley Library today and County Hall Chichester tomorrow. Homemade cakes and biscuits on sale plus unique and high quality Palestinian goods, all to raise money for the Women in Hebron charity: https://t.co/6p8tOc8J5Y

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🚨As a UNISON member, you will get the opportunity to have YOUR say on who becomes our next General Secretary for the next 5 years.

Following a West Sussex branch committee meeting your branch has unanimously decided to nominate

Andrea Egan

for UNISON General Secretary.

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*All to London for Palestine*: West Sussex members - Join us on the branch's coach to London on Saturday 11th October. Follow link on branch website for details of how to book your place 👇

https://t.co/nAazJNF3tv

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Following a West Sussex branch committee meeting, discussion and vote, your West Sussex branch decided – unanimously – to nominate Andrea Egan for UNISON General Secretary. Read more 👇

https://t.co/q2bReFKnLI

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Branch speaks out for members at Council Scrutiny Committee - Save New Tyne
Read the full report and sign the petition ✍️
https://t.co/lI53Z2gTYG

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Ballots for UNISON’s National Labour Link Committee election are due to go out by post to to members' homes on 22 September. The West Sussex branch committee has decided to back Nikki Fabry from the Brighton branch as the right woman to represent us. Please use your vote!

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Fundraising for Palestine – September branch events: UNISON is organising fundraising events across West Sussex in September. Come along to support this important cause and find out how you can help local campaigns for justice in Palestine https://t.co/2Icc48dmtM

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Welcome back to school this week to all our members working in West Sussex schools. The new school year brings new faces to our branch team of specialist union reps and officers who can give you the support and advice you need: https://t.co/WIS97q74GB

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Local author and historian, Michael Ward, will be giving a talk to the next UNISON West Sussex retired members meeting in Chichester on Thurs 25 September to discuss his latest book on the life and work of the Webbs. More info here: https://t.co/ASjSbcuSmK

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March with the branch at Brighton Trans Pride 2025! Join the branch under our new branch banner in Brighton on Saturday 19th July. We hope to see you there. Full details on train times, all routes from across West Sussex arriving in Brighton: https://t.co/VGGd4C39Vu

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Financial advice surgeries: 8th, 9th and 10th July! Quilter Financial Advisers are offering free, 1-1 personal finance surgeries to all UNISON West Sussex members on three dates in Worthing, Horsham & Chichester. More details and to book: https://t.co/Vwelk5Pnfr

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Could you work for the branch? There is a vacancy to join the West Sussex branch team as a Schools Officer, to improve our branch’s organisation and support to members in West Sussex schools. Closing date: 10am on Monday 23 June. Further details: https://t.co/KpzP4humpM

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An opportunity is available to join our busy UNISON West Sussex branch team as a Schools Officer. Find out more: https://t.co/KpzP4htOAe

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The West Sussex branch was delighted to take delivery of its new branch banner last week. Pictured are branch secretary Dan Sartin and the artist Louise Garman.
Thank you Louise for such a beautiful and impactful banner! ✊

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West Sussex branch has nearly 500 Young Members aged 30 years and under. The West Sussex branch is backing @kamTash4NEC ! 😊

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West Sussex members, if you're voting in UNISON's National Executive Council elections this weekend, here's a handy guide to who your branch think are the best candidates for the job! Let's keep UNISON on its current course of improving, fighting and winning!

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West Sussex branch members, this is who your branch is backing ✅💜💚