UNISON has begun to ballot more than a third of a million council and school staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for strike action over their “inadequate” pay offer.

We're asking you to Vote yes! for action on pay and return your ballot paper by 14 January.

You can find out more here at the National Website

You can also read our NJC Pay pages here

The branch will be closed from 1pm on Thursday 23rd December and will reopen on Tuesday 4th January 2022.

If you require support during this time please contact UNISONdirect on 08000 857 857.

We'd like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

UNISON's Blackpool Local Government Branch's Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022 will take place via virtual meeting over 2 dates.

Friday 25th February 2022 - from 12.30 to 13.30
Monday 28th February 2022 - from 17.30 to 18.30

Although you only need to attend one of these meetings, you are welcome to come along to both.  You can find out more and to register to attend one or both sessions here.

All who attend will be entered into a prize draw.
The prize will be announced soon!!