Suffolk UNISON: News

The Government is currently consulting on plans to allow universities and colleges in England to opt out of offering the local government pension scheme (LGPS) to new non-teaching staff.

Suffolk Pension Fund tops £3 billion!

Published on 5 July 2019 by Steve Warner

We were told today that the value of the pension fund has reached £3bn. Since so much of it is invested in shares, the value changes by the minute, but this is a definite high water mark.

Bradford Factor Guide Launched

Published on 12 April 2019 by Anita Abram Service and Conditions Officer

UNISON Suffolk County Branch has launched our Bradford Factor Guidance for Suffolk County Council staff and managers.

UNISON Members say a very clear NO to the mandatory unpaid leave!

Published on 10 January 2019 by Suffolk County UNISON

The number of responses to the most recent UNISON survey on the SCC pay cut was genuinely overwhelming. For this we thank you. But in addition to this, when you take a look at the results (attached), you will see that in terms of what you told us, it is very clear that we are undivided. A massive 95% of us will not accept 1 days mandatory unpaid leave.

UNISON Members say 'NO' to the Suffolk County Council pay cut

Published on 21 December 2018 by Suffolk County UNISON

The Chief Exec Nicola Beach of Suffolk County Council emailed staff the week before Christmas 2018 explaining that the proposals will mean that “pay deductions would be taken each month”......

Proposed Pay Cut: Suffolk County Council

Published on 17 December 2018 by Suffolk County UNISON

Urgent Update Following the important email we sent out to members on Friday – here is the all important update on the UNISON campaign fighting the pay cut at Suffolk County Council.

Interested in becoming a UNISON activist?

Published on 20 November 2018 by Suffolk County UNISON

Informal briefing for UNISON members interested in becoming workplace representativesUNISON office, Rope Walk, Ipswich Tuesday 18th December 2018
11:30am to 1pm (buffet lunch provided)

Suffolk County Council: Proposed Cuts to Pay

Published on 22 November 2018 by Suffolk County UNISON

Cutting your pay with little chance of a reward for good performance?UNISON is concerned that the Organisational and Service objectives for the proposed reward and performance scheme will be ill defined and applied inconsistently for staff across Suffolk County Council.

Take Part

Published on 5 September 2017 by Neil Bland

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Unison? Want to know how reps get started? Want to know if this is something you would like to try?