The Branch is receiving regular requests for advice and guidance on the provision and use of face masks in the workplace. As the guidance was changing rapidly, it was almost impossible to keep our knowledge relevant for that moment in time. As Government guidance is...
Senior managers have decided to implement a 2014 clause in County Council contracts. The clause allows the Council to Lay-off all staff for a maximum of three days. During the discussions with trade unions during 2013-2014, which led to this clause; it was...
Retired members are represented by Eric Smith and Sheila Morley, both long time active members of this Branch. When Eric took on the reins as Retired Member’s Secretary, he set up an alternative social media outlet to communicate with retired members. Retired...
Fake News ! As Fake News is becoming increasingly popular and possibly more believable than the real news. I thought I’d put this report of a recent staff memo out. Names have been removed to protect the innocent or guilty party. The leader of Cambridgeshire...
UNISON is taking the unusual step of publishing its response, to the recently ended CFA Shared Management Proposal. The decision to do this is a direct response to Cambridgeshire County Council ( and Peterborough City Council), to keep this consultation...
First posted on 6 April 2017 Each year, the last day of March is recognised as the International Transgender Day Of Visibility,TDOV. TDOV is a day to show support for the trans community. It aims to bring attention to the accomplishments of trans people around the...
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