"Reboot furlough to save jobs in sectors hit by Plan B" says TUC

"The TUC has called for Treasury support to protect jobs, and for the sick pay system to be fixed to reduce spread of Omicron, in response to today’s announcement of ‘plan B’ restrictions.

The union body highlights that when a work from home instruction was last in place in June 2021, nearly two million jobs were protected by furlough, including nearly half of in the jobs in hospitality that were eligible for furlough. [see table below for full data].

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“Requiring people to work from home over the busy Christmas period will hit jobs – unless ministers bring back furlough. Cleaners, receptionists, conference and banqueting staff and hospitality and retail workers will be short of work if people don’t come into offices.

“Ministers must reassure workers in hard-hit sectors like hospitality, leisure and travel that their livelihoods are secure.

“Furlough was the great success in the first response to the pandemic. The rise of the Omicron variant shows why the UK needs a permanent short-time working scheme – ready to go when a new crisis hits.

“If we’re serious about stopping Omicron, ministers must fix our broken sick pay system, so every worker gets a decent amount to live off if they are sick or have to self-isolate. That’s how we make sure people can follow the rules and stop the spread.”

https://www.tuc.org.uk/news/reboot-furlough-save-jobs-sectors-hit-plan-b

rs hit by Plan B

UNISON Housing Association Branch Manager / Organiser post & Branch Organiser posts

My Greater London UNISON branch are currently advertising for two positions on the TUC/Jobs website

Branch Manager / Organiser
Salary
£41,250 per annum
Closing date
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 - 22:00

Branch Case worker / Organiser
Salary
£37,250
Closing date
Sun, 20 Dec 2020 - 22:00

Job location: London
Hours: Full-Time

About this Role

UNISON Housing Associations Branch has a long history of representing members across the social housing field and is responsible for supporting over 3,000 members in 150 housing associations throughout Greater London and the South East region.

*N.B This post is a branch vacancy – it is not a National UNISON employed post.* Check TUC/Jobs website for further details

UNISON Jobs

The largest (and best in my opinion) union in the UK is recruiting (online here)

West Midlands: Local Organiser
UNISON is looking for enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individuals to support our growing organisation Starting salary£28,343 per annum Contract typeFull time, permanent Closing date for applications 13 October 2019

West Midlands: Regional Organiser
Starting salary£47,306 per annum including Annual Subsistence Allowance plus Car Contract type Full time, permanent Closing date for applications 14 October 2019

UNISON CENTRE- Assistant National Officer
The role of the Assistant National Officer is to assist in the development of policy advice to UNISON's lay member structure, support negotiating initiatives with employers, and to participate in campaigning activities Location UNISON Centre, London NW1 Starting salary Starting Salary: £43,073 per annum incl London Weighting Allowance Contract type Full time, permanent Closing date for applications 16 October 2019

South East: Local Organiser
UNISON is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to recruit new members and develop new activists. Location Strood Starting salary£28,343 per annum Contract type Full time, permanent Closing date for applications 16 October 2019

Greater London Region: Local Fighting Fund Organiser x 4
The Greater London Region is currently recruiting 4 Local Fighting Fund Organisers to work with our branches to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda across the region. Location London Starting salary£36,651 per annum incl. London Weighting Allowance and Annual Subsistence Allowance Contract type Full time, fixed term Closing date for applications 16 October 2019

South East: Fighting Fund Local Organiser – Surrey Borough and District Council
The South East Region is seeking to recruit a Fighting Fund Local Organiser; which will be filled either on a secondment basis or as a fixed term contract employment opportunity. Location Guildford Starting salary£28,343 plus £2,791 subsistence allowance Contract type Full time, fixed term Closing date for applications 16 October 2019

South East: Fighting Fund Local Organiser – Andover, Basingstoke & Winchester Health Branch and New Forest District Local Government Branch
The South East Region is seeking to recruit a Fighting Fund Local Organiser; which will be filled either on a secondment basis or as a fixed term contract employment opportunity .Location Southampton Starting salary£28,343 plus £2,791 subsistence allowance Contract type Full time, fixed term Closing date for applications 16 October 2019

South East: Fighting Fund Local Organiser – Surrey UNISON Community Health
The South East Region is seeking to recruit a Fighting Fund Local Organiser; which will be filled either on a secondment basis or as a fixed term contract employment opportunity .Location Guildford Starting salary£28,343 plus £2,791 subsistence allowance Contract type Full time, fixed term Closing date for applications 16 October 2019

South East: Fighting Fund Local Organiser – North West Surrey Branch
The South East Region is seeking to recruit a Fighting Fund Local Organiser; which will be filled either on a secondment basis or as a fixed term contract employment opportunity. Location Guildford Starting salary£28,343 plus £2,791 subsistence allowance Contract type Full time, fixed term Closing date for applications 16 October 2019

South East: Fighting Fund Local Organiser – West Team Health
The South East Region is seeking to recruit a Fighting Fund Local Organiser; which will be filled either on a secondment basis or as a fixed term contract employment opportunity. Location Reading Starting salary£28,343 plus £2,791 subsistence allowance Contract type Full time, fixed term Closing date for applications 16 October 2019

South East: Fighting Fund Local Organiser – East Team Health
The South East Region is seeking to recruit a Fighting Fund Local Organiser; which will be filled either on a secondment basis or as a fixed term contract employment opportunity. Location Strood Starting salary£28,343 plus £2,791 subsistence allowance Contract type Full time, fixed term Closing date for applications 16 October 2019

South East: Local Organiser (Fixed Term)
UNISON is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to recruit new members and develop new activists. Location Reading Starting salary£28,343 Contract type Full time, fixed term Closing date for applications 16 October 2019

Northern region: Regional Organiser
Are you ready to make a difference as one of our Regional Organisers Location Newcastle Starting salary£44,515 per annum plus Annual Subsistence Allowance and Car Contract type Full time, permanent Closing date for applications 18 October 2019

South West Region : Cleaner
We are seeking an experienced cleaner for our Exeter office Location Exeter Starting salary£16,912 pa pro rata Contract type Part time, permanent Closing date for applications 22 October 2019

Unison Centre – Administrator
To provide a full range of administrative and secretarial support to the team of staff in a defined service group .Location UNISON Centre, London NW1 Starting salary£33,860 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Contract type Full time, permanent Closing date for applications 23 October 2019

South West Region – Team Administrator
You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Regional Organising staff, providing services direct to our members, regions and branches. LocationWareham,  Dorset Starting salary£28,343 per annum Contract type Full time, permanent Closing date for applications 25 October 2019

UNISON Housing Associations: Branch Organiser Job Vacancy

UNISON (Housing Associations Branch)

Location: London . Salary: £34,633 inc LW (pay award pending) . Hours: 35 hours per week . About the job: Please note that this is a branch-employed post.

The Branch Organiser is a new role within the Unison Housing Associations branch. The focus of this role is on recruiting, developing and supporting branch activists and supporting recruitment activity across the branch.

As part of the branch team the Branch Organiser will also use mapping and campaigning to help develop union organisation across the branch’s employers. They will provide initial advice to members and activists and will represent members at some formal hearings.

Candidates will be enthusiastic and flexible, preferably with a background in the trade union movement. They will have some experience representing and advising members on employment matters, and an ability to use their own initiative and prioritise their own workload.

The UNISON Housing Associations branch represents over 3,000 members employed by social housing organisations across London. The staff team is a small team of four operating out of the branch’s offices on the Holloway Road but regular travel to employer locations across Greater London is essential.

Salary £34,633 inc. LW of £5,046 (pay award pending), full-time (35 hrs/week) This is a permanent position with a six-month probation period. Closing date: Fri 17 Apr 2015 - 17:00 . Interview date: Wed 29 Apr 2015 .

Further information: http://unisonhablondon.org/ . Further information: Applications should be sent to JosephineDOTgrahlATunisonhablondonDOTorg to arrive by 5pm on Friday 17th April. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 29th April.

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Branch Outreach Worker Job Advert

Salary: £33,440 (+ £4947 London weighting) and 1% pay rise from July 2013

Hours: 35 hours - 3 month Fixed term contract (may last longer)

Job location: North London base (N7)

Reference number:

Job description: UNISON is the biggest trade union for people working in housing. Our members work in housing associations, trusts, groups and co-ops in the London and South East area. UNISON Housing Associations Branch has around 3200 members working in social housing in the Greater London Area. Our members work for over 180 employers. We have 11 workplaces with over 100 members, and many other workplaces with smaller groups of members. We organise and represent all staff, whatever post they hold. We recruit in every group of workers; Support Workers, Team Leaders, Housing Officers, Cleaners, Housing Managers. UNISON recruits temporary and agency workers. Sixty seven per cent of branch members are women. We have over 100 elected local representatives. We are recruiting for a Branch Outreach Worker. The overall aims of the job are: Delivering casework and development support in equal measure to the Housing Associations Branch, showing flexibility in responding to varying peaks in demand; Providing advice to and representing members of the Housing Associations Branch, where there is no local representative or where the local representative requires additional support; Referring cases on to the UNISON Regional Officer where a legal opinion is sought; Recruiting members to the Housing Associations Branch; Recruiting, developing and training Stewards and other activists; Negotiating with employers on behalf of UNISON members; Implementing Branch Development Plan; and advising Branch Officers on recruitment strategies and difficulties.

Closing date: 28 Jun 2013 17:00

Contact for more information: Interviews: TBC but likely to be in week starting 8 July 2013. For an application form, job description and person specification email info@unisonhablondon.org or contact UNISON Housing Associations Branch, Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA. (TUC vacancies Website)

Newham Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair 2013

Last year's event was packed out. Well done to Lyn and Stephen for organising this years event as well.

Lyn has asked people to publicise this event as "We hope the fair will bring employers together with potential employees and provide advice on writing CVs, finding jobs online and interview skills to help people find work".

Newham Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair