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Latest News

150,000 WORKERS SHAME THE IRISH GOVERNMENT -

01.03.09 Tens of thousands of workers mobilised at the recent ICTU demonstration in Dublin » more

Health and Safety - stage 1 -

16.01.10 Register now for health and safety training in 2010. » more

CAJ RESPOND TO COMMUNITY SAFETY CONSULTATION -

02.03.09... NIO's consultation process slammed by CAJ » more

SUPPORT THE CUBAN HURRICANE FUND -

04.03.09... The Cuban people need your support » more

UPDATES FROM NATHALIE -

12.03.09...Nathalie Donnelly works with black and minority ethnic groups and peoples seeking asylum... » more

ORGANISING IN LONDON -

16.03.09... UNISON activists from Belfast share ideas with colleagues in London. » more

HANDS OFF VENEZUELA -

21.03.09... Public meeting on events in Venezuela. » more

G20 PROTEST -

01.04.09... Thousands protest at the G20 summit in London whilst the richest nations in the world meet » more

VITAL COMMMUNITY TRANSPORT UNDER THREAT -

07.04.09... North Belfast Community Transport is in danger of closure » more

UNISON AGM 2009 -

20.04.09... UNISON community and voluntary branch - chairpersons report 2009 » more

YOUR PAY - YOUR FUTURE -

20.04.09... How will government budgets affect your pay? » more

UNISON SUPPORTS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT -

22.04.09...UNISON raises further concerns for the future of North Belfast Community Transport » more

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY SECTOR -

11.05.09.. Ionad Uíbh Eachach sponsor free courses to Gaelicise the community sector » more

CHAVEZ URGES WORKPLACE DEMOCRACY IN VENEZUELA -

02.06.09... Read about recent developments in the Venezuelan revolution. » more

BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE SURVEY -

02.06.09... Complete our survey to help UNISON challenge bullying in the workplace. » more

FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY SECTOR -

(02.06.09) Is your organisation eligible for funding? » more

TELL THE POLITICIAN'S WHAT THE PROBLEM'S ARE -

08.06.09... Submit your concerns about funding problems » more

HEALTH CUTS - A COMMUNITY PROBLEM -

21.10.09... PUBLIC DISCUSION - WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER - ALL WELCOME » more

CONFERENCE 2009. -

20.06.09... Delegate for community and voluntary branch, greater Belfast - Sean Brady, reports on conference 2009... » more

CONFERENCE VIDEOS -

26.06.09...click on the links to view the videos from conference » more

ANTI RACISM WORLD CUP 09 -

19.07.09...UNISON support the anti racism world cup 09 » more

ICTU Biennial conference 09 -

23.07.09... Unison delegate Seán Brady reports on ICTU 09 » more

ICTU Biennial conference 2009 videos -

24.07.09... View the Videos from ICTU conference 2009 » more

TUPE - FREE UNISON COURSES -

02.08.09...Transfer of undertakings and employment » more

WORKERS FORCIBLY REMOVED FROM THOMAS COOK IN DUBLIN -

03.08.09... workers this week were removed by Garda offficers from their occupation of Thomas Cook. » more

Mother and Baby to be made homless by Housing Executive -

04.08.09...UNISON community and voluntary branch are asking members to protest in support » more

ARWC09 a resounding success -

05.08.09... The anti racism world cup 09 was a great success thanks to all involved » more

ANTI RACISM WORLD CUP ACTION VIDEO -

Watch the highlights of the UNISON supported anti racism world cup. » more

ANTI RACISM WORLD CUP ACTION -

View the highlights of the UNISON supported anti racism world cup. » more

Tell the branch what you think -

12.09.09...Help us to help you » more

Clash Diary August - September -

12.09.09... The clash diary lets you know what events are on and when in your area » more

SUPPORT THE DUBLIN PORT WORKERS -

20.09.09...UNISON are asking all members to mobilise in support of the Dublin Port workers. » more

MIGRANT WORKERS FACE BOOK -

01.10.09 UNISON have set up a face book page dedicated to migrant workers issues » more

ONLINE PRIZE DRAW -

(14.9.09) Have you entered the on-line Prize draw yet? Click here for details » more

UP AND COMING MULTI CULTURAL EVENTS -

14.09.09... The Indian community centre are inviting you to attend up and coming events. » more

SHUT DOWN BNP CALL CENTRE -

16.09.09... The BNP have established a call centre to peddle racism in Dundonald. Please sign this letter of protest. » more

MIGRANT WORKERS AND UNISON -

(07.01.09)... Know your rights - Information on migrant workers. » more

CHILDHOOD IN TRANSITION -

04.11.09... Groundbreaking research launched at Queens University Belfast today. » more

ROBIN HOOD TAX, GOOD IDEA? -

12.02.10...Watch the great new video launched by the Trade Union Congress, then cast your vote, simple. A tiny tax on bankers that would give billions to tackle poverty and climate change, here and abroad. » more

VIVA PALESTINIA -

03.01.2010... A month of remembrance for Palestine. » more

New branch website -

(26.11.08) Greater Belfast Community and Voluntary branch launches a new virtual branch website » more

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES -

08.10.09... Read about funding opportunities for your community project. » more

UNION RIGHTS IN THE SECTOR -

(04.12.08)...What if my employer doesn't recognise the union? » more

WELCOME TO THE ONLINE BRANCH -

(21.11.08) Learn More about how to use the new online Branch... » more

CHILDHOOD IN TRANSITION -

20.10.09... leading criminologists and researchers outline strategy on social justice for children - all welcome » more

THE UNION POST -

07.01.10... Download the latest editition of the UNION post » more

LGBT Holocaust Memorial Film Night - 28th Jan -

18.01.2010... UNISON LGBT Committee is organising a film night on Thursday 26th January showing Aimee and Jaguar. » more

RESIDENTS AND UNISON LEAD THE WAY, AS MANAGEMENT COMPANIES GET MONEY FOR NOTHING. -

17.11.09...UNISON SUPPORTS RESIDENTS AS PART OF HOUSING EQUALITY CAMPAIGN » more

WHAT'S COMING MY WAY? -

(21.11.08) What can you expect your online branch to provide you with... » more

WHO WILL SPEAK FOR PALESTINE? -

(31.12.08)... Israeli troops have now killed over 400 Palestinians in gaza. » more

BULLIES MAKING LIFE HELL FOR A THIRD OF WORKERS -

17.10.09... Challenge bullying in the workplace! » more

ARTHUR SCARGILL - TRADE UNIONS 25 YEARS AFTER THE MINERS STRIKE -

26.11.09... Arthur Scargill explains the impact of the miners strike of 1984. » more

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT - 22 February - 8 March 2010 -

15.02.10... What can you do to promote fair trade? » more

UNISON CHIEF IN BELFAST TO HELP LAUNCH PUBLIC SERVICES CAMPAIGN -

11.02.10... UNISON General Secretary,Dave Prentis and regional secretary, Patricia Mc Keown, launch campaign to save public services. » more

CHRISTMAS SAFE FOR FEARFUL RESIDENT -

12.12.09.... Housing Campaign gathers momentum as residents go to court. » more

DON'T BE DONE OUT OF YOUR RIGHTS -

09.02.10... Join the debate and push for a bill of rights » more

IMMIGRATION ADVICE CLINICS NOW AVAILABLE -

08.01.10... Use UNISON'S new immigration advice clinics » more

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY -

(02.12.08) Get help in organising within the community and voluntary sector. » more

UNION POST JAN 2010 -

Download or read online the latest edition of the UNION POST, for all the news relating to you and your union » more

FUND RAISER FOR GAZA -

13.10.09... Show your support for the people of Gaza. » more

SEASONS GREETINGS - 2009 -

09.12.09... Best wishes from everyone at UNISON community and voluntary branch » more

Health Cuts - A Community Problem - VIDEO -

03.11.09... A series of videos outlining why people should mobilise against cuts to public services » more

BNP not welcome on the streets of Belfast -

27.10.09... Organiser arrested at BBC offices during anti BNP protest » more

YOUR NAME IS JUHAR -

(05.01.09)... and you are a four year old girl. » more

UNISON SEMINAR -

(07.01.09)... Changes in immigration law affects migrant workers’ » more

TRADE UNION MOVEMENT DEMANDS CEASEFIRE IN GAZA -

(13.01.09)... 5000 people answered the call by ICTU to mobilise to protest Israel's war on Palestine. » more

GAZA DEVASTATED -

20.01.09...Gazan's again begin to rebuild their lives after Israel's latest bombardment... » more

EVENTS IN PALESTINE SINCE 27.12.08 -

EVENTS IN PALESTINE SINCE 27.12.08 » more

CUBA NIGHT 10 Nov 2009 -

05.11.09... CUBA - the best health system in the world! » more

ISRAELI'S PROTEST THE ATTACKS ON GAZA -

Israeli's protest the attacks on Gaza. 27 Dec 08 -20 Jan 09 » more

DEVESTATION IN GAZA REVEALED -

Devestation in Gaza revelaed 22.01.09 » more

CONWAY MILL -

26.10.09... What can the mill do for you? » more

ORGANISE AND MOBILISE IN OPPOSITION TO CUTS -

03.11.09... Support ICTU national day of action on 6 November » more

NO AIR TIME FOR FASCISTS -

09.10.09... Protest, BBC office, Ormeau Avenue, 5pm Thursday 22 October » more

BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE -

28.01.09...Know your rights in the workplace » more

BBC AND SKY REFUSE TO AIR GAZA AID APPEAL. -

28.01.09... Watch the disasters emergency committee appeal for aid for Gaza. » more

BRITAINS UNIONS COMMITT TO MASS BOYCOTT OF ISRAELI GOODS. -

05.10.09... South African, Irish and British trade unions unite behind boycott campaign » more

MINORITY ETHNIC DEVELOPMENT FUND -

28.01.09... Deadline February 2nd 09. » more

TELL YOUR STORY -

29.01.09... Opportunities to tell your projects story with help from UNISON PRESS OFFICE » more

DEDUCTIONS TO WAGES -

(30.01.09)... Does your employer have a right to reduce your wages? » more

COMMUNITIES SAY NO TO HEALTH CUTS -

29.10.09... UNISON community and voluntary branch build support for ICTU day of action » more

CELTIC CONNECTIONS -

30.03.09... UNISON activist's from Ireland, Scotland and Wales build together to challenge prejudice. » more

SAFETY AT WORK -

02.02.09... Is your employer ensuring safety at work for you and your colleagues - find out more » more

UNISON Craobh na Gaelige members launch festival -

21.01.10... Take part in a year of activism and community development. » more

UNION BOOK -

02.02.09... The new social networking site for trade unionists » more

TONY BENN SLATES THE BBC's POSITION ON GAZA -

02.02.09... View Tony Benn's explaination of why the BBC refuse to air the Gaza aid appeal. » more

COMMUNITY ESSENTIAL SKILLS -

31.01.09... Opportunities in the community sector. » more

BOOK LAUNCH -

09.02.09... Regeration - public good or private profit? » more

UNISON's Patricia McKeown Challenges Executive -

04.10.09... Letter to Peter Robinson » more

HELP DEFEAT FACISM -

29.09.09... HOPE NOT HATE! » more

STORMONT ROADSHOW -

22.09.09... Your chance to question the work of your local MLA's. » more

ASYLUM FOR THE KAZADI FAMILY -

16.02.09... Paul and Arleth face being returned to the Congo by the British home office » more

UNISON Statement on proposed cuts in health sector... -

23.09.09 UNISON's Patricia Mc Keown responds to proposed cuts in beds at City and Royal hospitals » more

ANTI RACISM FUNDRAISER -

19.10.09... WARN invite you to attend a fundraiser » more

CITIZENSHIP UNDER THREAT -

17.02.09... Campaign against the 'Border citizenship and immigration bill. » more