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Trade Union Facilities Template

Trade Union facilities are one of the most critical elements to building union power in the workplace. You should endeavour to agree and sign an agreement on facilities with your employer at the same time as your recognition agreement (refer to Work, Voice, Pay Recognition Template for more infor

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Trade Union Recognition Template

Recognition of a trade union by an employer means that the union and its members have the right to negotiate as a collective with the employer, commonly referred to as collective bargaining. Collective bargaining brings increased power to Unite Shop Stewards/Reps and their members: the power to n

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Agency Workers Template

Agency working and other casualisation tactics used by employers are a direct attack upon Unite organisation, terms and conditions and the right of Unite members to regulate their workplace. To build collective strength and real bargaining power, Unite Shop Stewards/Reps must organise all workers

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Unite Pay Campaigning Guide

The annual pay round provides an ideal opportunity to grow strength in the workplace. The aim should not be simply to achieve a decent pay increase but also to achieve membership growth, to increase Unite’s profile, and involvement of members, develop leadership and improve our facilities.

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Unite Pay Claim Guide

The purpose of this guide is to help you draft and deliver your own pay claim in your workplace achieving the best possible outcome for you and the Unite members you represent. It is written with guidance in mind and should not be seen as the last word on how to put together your pay claim. It is

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Fighting and winning pay claims

Fighting and winning pay claims - Unite housing workers branch secretary Suzanne Muna has written an important article on fighting and winning pay claims drawing on our experience in the branch. She points out that many battles in the branch have been about management attempts to cut the pay of f

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