Unison Coventry University Branch

24/08/2020

“I’ve just returned from Croatia and have to self-isolate for 14 days, what are my rights?”

We’ve looked at the government’s self-isolation rule and answered some important questions for workers who will be affected ⬇️
https://www.thompsonstradeunion.law/news/commentary/employment-matters/travel-to-the-uk-the-requirement-to-self-isolate-for-14-days

20/08/2020

Union pressure sees government make changes to scheme to help disabled people working from home in the pandemic

17/08/2020

Call comes amid chaos caused by government handling of A-level results

13/08/2020

The A level results are out!
A big high five to all our members working to help students get their best offers here at Coventry University.

A HUGE thank you to all our members working for universities. day is even more stressful than usual this year, and university staff offer a calm voice and dedicated support for worried students.

You're pros and we’re proud to represent you! 👏👏👏

03/08/2020

Applications for help to buy school uniforms are now open.

In response to the growing difficulties many members on low incomes face, a programme has been put in place that will assist our most vulnerable members with the cost of purchasing school uniforms. How much are the grants? They are one-off grants of £50 per school age child, up to a total of £150....

29/07/2020

UNISON is working with universities to ensure that staff are paid properly, treated fairly and kept safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. University reopening Universities UK has published guidance which sets out nine principles for each university to consider when drawing up plans to reopen on a wider...

28/07/2020

PRIDE is a protest. Join members online at our virtual event this weekend

Get set to join UNISON's virtual Pride is a protest event this weekend

27/07/2020

Six unions representing university staff and students are jointly calling for the government to fund higher education properly through the COVID-19 crisis to...

19/03/2020

Coronavirus: What are your rights at work? 🦠https://www.unison.org.uk/coronavirus-rights-work/ …

Follow the latest government advice from Public Health England https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

06/12/2019

If your NET income is below £17k pa you may qualify for a UNISON heating grant this Winter.

Members living on a low income constantly struggle to make ends meet – and this can be particularly acute in the winter when the cost of heating homes rises as the outside temperature falls.

17/09/2019

UNISON Online chat: 1st Oct 8am to 7pm. Feel free to ask anything, using the platforms below. Let your colleagues know!

21/06/2019

Mental health issues are on the rise across the UK higher education sector, with one in four students affected by a mental health condition. The majority of the 30,000 technicians working in higher education institutions (HEIs) are student-facing, and the frontline nature of their roles means many ...