Celebrate May Day This Weekend!

Other events are taking place across Scotland this weekend - see http://www.stuc.org.uk/campaigns-and-external-events/mayday-2012 for full details!

Lunchtime Stalls - Civic Centre

UNISON will be holding a lunchtime stall

• Tuesday, 30th April
• Civic Centre - The Street
• 12 noon to 2pm 

Like with previous stalls, this will be an opportunity to collect the latest information from UNISON and speak with Stewards about any issues/questions you may have.

There will be further lunchtime stalls on:

•  May 28^th
• September 24^th 
•  October 29^th
• November 26^th

If there are any issues in particular you would like to see covered at future stalls, please contact the Branch Office.

UNISON Plus - Britannia mortages

More information on this UNISON Plus offer can be found on Britannia's website.

Essential Cover If You Work In Public Services!

With cuts, redundancies, restructuring and outsourcing, now is the time to join UNISON.

• Call free on 0800 171 2194
• Join online - www.joinunison.org
• Speak to a Steward

We're the UK's largest public service union, with over 1.3 million members. In West Lothian, we represent over 2,500 members, both Council employees and workers involved in further education, trusts and voluntary organisations in and around the County.

Join today and you'll receive our support – with membership costing less than you might think.

Before you get to work, get essential cover.

Annual salary	Monthly cost
Up to £2,000	£1.30
£2,001 - £5,000	£3.50
£5,001 - £8,000	£5.30
£8,001 - £11,000	£6.60
£11,001 - £14,000	£7.85
£14,001 - £17,000	£9.70
£17,001 - £20,000	£11.50
£20,001 - £25,000	£14.00
£25,001 - £30,000	£17.25
£30,001 - £35,000	£20.30
Over £35,000	£22.50

Reasons to join UNISON

EVERY member receives our full range of benefits and services, including

Legal help
for you at work and your family at home

Financial assistance
and debt advice in times of need

Helpline
open until midnight on weekdays and 4pm on Saturday

Accident and injury compensation
for you and your family

Exclusive member discounts
including money off cars and holidays

Updated - Your Stewards

The list of stewards for 2013/14 has been updated (there are still some names/contact details to add to the list).  

http://unisonwestlothian.blogspot.co.uk/p/your-stewards.html

If you don't currently have a steward and you need assistance, call the Branch Office on 01506 282 270 or email unison@westlothian.gov.uk

If you'd like to become a steward or a workplace contact, get in contact with the Branch Office.

Branch Officers 2013

The following people were elected to office at the 2013 AGM:

· Branch Secretary—Catrina Warren (Finance and Estates)

· Branch Chair—Jason Halliday (Operational Services)

· Branch Vice Chair—Karen Cameron (Housing, Construction & Building Services)

· Service Conditions Officers:

- Martin Murray (Social Policy)

- Tara McLaren (Housing, Construction & Building Services)

- Jock Kerr (Area Services)

- Jane Ridgway  (Social Policy)

· Branch Treasurer—Karen Cameron (Housing, Construction & Building    Services)

· Welfare Officer—Ian Sutcliffe (Finance and Estates)

· Health & Safety Officer—Andy Anderson (Operational Services)

· Education & Life Long Learning— Andy Anderson (Operational Services)

· Communications Officer— Brendan Moohan (Area Services)

· Young Members Officer– Calum Scott (Social Policy)

Activists - Get Educated!

The 2013 UNISON Scotland Activists Education Programme is now out - see
http://www.unison-scotland.org.uk/education/courses.html for the full list of courses being run.


Well trained activists are the backbone of our union - if you'd like to go on one of the Course contact the Branch Office in the first instance.

UNISON Travel Club – Discounted holidays exclusively for you!

UNISON Travel Club provides a superior travel service and a more individual approach to all your travel needs. Not only will you get the best deals, but you will have your holiday designed around you, with the personal touch of your own UNISON Travel Club Advisor. There are some truly exceptional offers available on all types of holidays, in the UK and worldwide - Choose from low cost holidays or fully inclusive itineraries. 

Special offers are available on departures from any UK regional airport, including your local Scottish airports – Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Prestwick.  All holidays are fully protected by ABTA and ATOL for your peace of mind.

The average saving is just over £100 for UNISON members but you could save up to 50% on the cost of your holiday by taking advantage of exclusive offers, which are only available to UNISON members.

Don’t pay over the odds for your next holiday - Take advantage of this fantastic benefit as part of your UNISON membership and save yourself time and money!

Ensure you hear about the best deals departing from Scottish airports first, by registering to receive the weekly email alerts -
Sign up for free today at www.unisontravelclub.co.uk

Contact UNISON Travel Club with your holiday enquiry on 0800 021 7737

November's Best Offers:

Stronger Together In UNISON

Keep your eyes peeled for these UNISON adverts!

If you, or someone you know would like to join, or you'd like further information, then call the Branch Office - 01506 282 270 or email us unison@westlothian.gov.uk

A Future That Works!

We're getting ready for tomorrow's march in Glasgow!

Details of transport arrangements have been circulated, but if you're making your own way to Glasgow you can find more information here - http://www.stuc.org.uk/20-oct

Can't make it?

If you can't make it to the march, you can still make your voice heard. There are some really simple and effective ways on the UNISON website - http://www.unison.org.uk/20102012/marchonline.asp

UNISON members update your details online

You can now update your details online by simply clicking on the link below and following the instructions.
http://www.unison.org.uk/membership/update.asp

Tribute to Veteran Activist after 60 years service

West Lothian UNISON branch awarded in recognition of lengthy service to the trade union movement and to this branch in particular Owen Murdoch lifetime honorary membership of the branch.

Owen is pictured here with Branch Chair, Jason Halliday.

Banner Group meet

Colleagues from UNISON West Lothian formed a sub group to to design and purchase a new banner for the branch. The sub group has had its intial meeting and set tasks. Keep watching this space for any further developments whereby we will display the banner design on the webpage when it is ready.

Public Sector fight back

UNISON will be taking a hired bus for activists to join the march on Saturday 20th October. we will be picking people up from Livingston and Bathgate 9.00 am from Livingston (Civic Centre) 9.20am from Bathgate train station. The branch will have a good presence on the demo and a display of colour and noise is positively encouraged. Spaces on the bus can be booked by calling the UNISON office on 01506 282270 or email unison@westlothian.gov.uk

Please call early to ensure your space is booked.